Congrats Mr. Lewis.

You know what's still roaring? Covid spread.
If you don't talk about it, we're not in.

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Using cannabis to manage symptoms of work-related injuries: Experiences of injured workers in Ontario Governments around the world are increasingly making cannabis legal for medical and non-medical uses, and public interest in the therapeutic benefits of cannabis continues to grow. Pain, sleep difficu...

"Using cannabis to manage symptoms of work-related injuries: Experiences of injured workers in Ontario" upcoming scientific webinar on Tuesday, Feb 24, 11 AM from the Institute for Work & Health www.iwh.on.ca/events/speak... @iwhresearch.bsky.social @oniwg.bsky.social #InjuredWorkers #CdnLab #Health

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New peer-reviewed study of legislation to protect working conditions of domestic workers shows drop in "extremely long hours in Years 6–9 post-enactment, without negatively impacting earnings." across 12 American states. #cdnlab
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Annual funding battles leave CBC unable to plan long-term. @karlnerenberg.bsky.social looks to history as Canada’s culture minister weighs the future of public broadcasting. #cdnpoli #cdnlab #cdnmedia

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Bitter harvest Canada's Temporary Foreign Worker program has been compared to slavery by the UN. Those who work in the program are often used to pad the profits of big corporations, then discarded when it is politic...

“By not increasing permanent residency targets, Budget 2025 continues to deny rights and protections to the people who sustain our communities and who are already living and working here,” said Syed Hussan, spokesperson for Migrant Rights Network
#MigrantRights #CDNpoli #CDNlab

The prize recognized efforts to raise ECE's wages, an unfulfilled promise when $10/day #childcare arrived. #CanLab #Cdnlab #CdnEcon

WSIB protections for lost income cuts people off at the age of 65 even though more people are working past retirement age. Other provinces have re-adjusted legislation. Today @oniwg.bsky.social is calling for Ontario to recognise older workers' rights and this new labourforce reality #CanLab #CdnLab

Alberta uses Charter clause to end strike, force teachers into contract Alberta Federation of Labour warned Smith that invoking the clause could lead to broad labour action

Alberta uses Charter clause to end strike, force teachers into contract buff.ly/9BPXxuj

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The union head says his members are just doing their jobs to protect Canada's food supply & public health, & they shouldn't have to face harassment and threats.

"We’re doing a service for the country," Dyck said. "It’s quite shocking that we’re being attacked for trying to do our job."
#cdnlab

This, moments after getting off the weekly Zoom call for the Ontario Network of Injured Workers Groups. Morrison why a moment of silence is always held, and why organizing is important. #InjuredWorkers #ONhealth #CdnLab

Unions 'preparing for fight ahead' as Canada sees strike action it hasn't seen in decades | CBC News Canada is experiencing a spike in strikes — and as tariffs and the affordability crisis continue to hit workers hard, unions say they are preparing for a fight ahead — including with the federal government.

Unions 'preparing for fight ahead' as Canada sees strike action it hasn't seen in decades buff.ly/XESmNvd

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Would you work for no pay? The question behind the Air Canada strike For decades, many flight attendants in North America weren’t paid for ground work. The Air Canada strike marks a shift.

Would you work for no pay? The question behind the Air #Canada strike buff.ly/pMSv8BN

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Opinion: Ottawa’s Air Canada strike debacle shows it failed to learn from history By ordering flight attendants back to work, the government may be stoking further labour unrest

Opinion: Ottawa’s Air Canada strike debacle shows it failed to learn from history buff.ly/bMD7eG0

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Quebec workers could face same fate as Air Canada flight attendants, union leaders say | CBC News The presidents of two major Quebec unions fear workers in the province could soon face the same treatment as striking Air Canada flight attendants under a provincial law passed in May.

Quebec workers could face same fate as Air Canada flight attendants, union leaders say buff.ly/FlTVq8X

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Opinion: The Air Canada fiasco is yet more proof that Ottawa’s intolerance for labour disputes is killing collective bargaining Federal government’s corrosive habit of ending strikes with arbitration or back-to-work orders proves that expediency, not principle, now rules labour relations

Opinion: The Air Canada fiasco is yet more proof that Ottawa’s intolerance for labour disputes is killing collective bargaining buff.ly/fUVsVK2

#cdnlab #union #Canada

Offshoring shipbuilding is cheap now, but costly later. Local builds keep paycheques and taxes in B.C. That money goes to locally purchased groceries, rent and tools and supports supply chains and small businesses: www.bcfmwu.com/news/learn-t... #bcpoli #bclab #cdnpoli #cdnlab

#Amazon Workers Win a Union as Company’s Tactics Slammed buff.ly/FGs0qHm

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The Backlash Against ‘Tip-flation’ | The Tyee Electronic prompts to pay set amounts irk some customers. But why make workers dependent on gratuities?

Now suggested tips are on the rise, irking some Canadians — and raising big questions about business practices that make workers more dependent on tips and keep their wages low. 💳

@isaacphannay.bsky.social reports. #cdnlab

Jubilant delegates behind microphones jumping, cheering and laughing

One person speaking at a lectern with three people behind them

One person holding high a placard bearing the letter "A" next to a dozen others, four of them holding the letters L-G-E-E

One delegate behind a lectern holding up a sign reading "Labour Activism: Finding your space in the resistance- Women in leadership: Building the union", with about two dozen people behind them

Congratulations to all the #SIUW2025 delegates on completing your courses — and delivering some great presentations at our grad dinner.

Look out, world: a whole bunch of skilled, passionate and revved-up union activists are coming your way to shake things up... and set them right! #BCLab #CdnLab

Inside the Long, Hard Battle Between Canada Post and CUPW | The Tyee After 18 months of bargaining, the sides are still far apart.

Contract negotiations for postal workers are dragging past the 18-month mark as the corporation and union battle over the future of Canada Post.

@isaacphannay.bsky.social reports. #cdnlab

Air Canada's flight attendants union files for conciliation buff.ly/v5KeOA7

#cdnlab #Canada

"Age-friendly Jobs" defined as lower stress and less physically demanding are important as older workers is the fastest growing part of the labour market, MIT economist @dacemoglumit.bsky.social explains at @SSIR Data on Purpose free webinar today. #CanLab #CdnLab #CanEcon #CdnEcon

Poilievre’s Bid to Woo the Union Vote Is Hitting Snags | The Tyee Researchers say tariffs and a new Liberal leader have undermined Conservative efforts.

Some analysts say the Conservative leader expected a wave of support from construction unions.

But the change in Liberal leadership and U.S. tariff threats changed the landscape, including union political support.

@isaacphannay.bsky.social reports. #CdnElxn2025 #cdnlab

"The average offered hourly wage for job vacancies requiring a bachelor's degree or higher was $42.75 in the fourth quarter, nearly twice that for vacancies requiring a high school diploma or less ($21.60)." from today's #StatsCan Daily news. #cdnedu #CanEd #cdnlab

Analysis on majority women-owned businesses, first quarter of 2025 Businesses in Canada continue to face a variety of challenges in the new year. Business outcomes and challenges expected also vary across businesses owned by different populations. This article focuse...

"In January 2025, 80.4% of core-aged women (25 to 54 years old) were employed in Canada, according to the Labour Force Survey....Majority women-owned businesses accounted for 19.5% of all private sector business." #Women #canada #CdnLab
www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/pub/11-62...

Congrats Mr. Carney.
We are strongest when we are healthy.
If you don't talk about it, we're not in.

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“No One Left Behind” campaign sets out an agenda for working-class tariff relief - Spring On Thursday, a coalition of workers, housing and healthcare activists, and more held a press conference calling for urgent government action to protect workers and small businesses during the ongoing ...

"On Thursday, a coalition of workers, housing and healthcare activists, and more held a press conference calling for urgent government action to protect workers and small businesses during the ongoing trade war affecting Canada."
#CDNpoli #Canada #Tariffs #CDNlab

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"At a time when Canadians are struggling to make ends meet, we must not allow corporations and insurance companies to prevent fair access for everyone"

Follow @bernardho.bsky.social for news and ideas on better Medicare.

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What's the state of a fridge at workplaces with hybrid work arrangements? Imagining the mold begins to talk before anyone notices! #cdnlab