Canada to extend international graduate work permits for 18 months
International graduates with expired or expiring post-graduation work permits will be able to extend their stay to gain additional work experience in Canada.
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Ontario government toughens fines on employers who mistreat migrant workers
Monte McNaughton, Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development had a strong message for violators, while speaking at a press conference at Queen’s Park.
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Local 562 ‘disgusted’ but defiant in face of former OPSEU president allegations
Humber’s faculty react to allegations Warren Thomas ‘unlawfully’ transferred $1,750,000 from OPSEU.
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OPINION: It’s time to support exploited workers, not blame them
Workers across all kinds of sectors that care about their working conditions shouldn’t be ridiculed or dismissed when they raise concerns with employers.
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Canadian government suspends vaccine mandates for travellers
Canadians will no longer need proof of vaccination to board plains or trains, increasing demand in the already hectic travel industry.
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Doug Ford picks up support from a fourth skilled trades union
The PC campaign has been endorsed by a fourth union as Doug Ford tries to position himself as the pro-worker candidate
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Liberals promise to introduce a four-day workweek demonstration project
But the details of who would get to take part were minimal.
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Conciliation fails, risking strike or lockout at Ontario’s 24 colleges
In a game of union negations poker, the two sides may soon reveal their hands.
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Ontario labour organizations respond to PC plans to halt York University strike
York University’s ongoing faculty strike may soon reach its end after more than four months on the picket line. But several labour organizations across the province are working to oppose this legislation, advocating for continued collective negotiation.
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Minimum wage increase affects Humber students
By: Brett McGarry With the hourly minimum wage in Ontario having gone up $2.60, some of the...
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Tow truck driver airlifted to hospital after crash on 401
A tow truck driver has been airlifted to hospital after being seriously injured while trying to pull a tractor-trailer from a ditch on Highway 401.
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Wynne announces minimum wage spike to $15
Premier Kathleen Wynne is changing the landscape of Ontario’s economy, announcing Tuesday the increase of minimum wage in the province to $15 by Jan. 1, 2019.
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