A virtual Town Hall Meeting Tuesday, June 22nd, 7:00pm – 8:30pm EDT Register at: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUvdOitrDwpGt3ARwj5O6xoWUs4gD6snsP- Since it’s launch in May 2020, the campaign to ‘Make Revera Public’ has been growing and gaining strength. As Revera’s ownership by the federal crown corporation and pension fund known as PSP Investments becomes more widely recognized, the demand to […]
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MAKE REVERA PUBLIC: Building our momentum
June 20th, 2021
London Pre-Retirement Course announced for Nov-Dec 2019
November 1st, 2019
The London Area Council of CURC has announced they’ll hold a 2019 Pre-Retirement Course in November-December. The dates, times and location of the two-day course are as follows: Saturday, Nov. 30 & Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019 Saturday: 9:00am to 5:00 pm Sunday: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm OPSEU Office 1092 Dearness Drive London, ON Please […]
A Fairness Budget: 10 Things Canada’s unions want to see in Budget 2019
March 15th, 2019
The CLC has prepared a background document outlining its priorities for the 2019 federal budget.
2019 Ottawa Pre-Retirement Course announced for April / May
February 25th, 2019
The Ottawa Area Council of CURC has announced 2019 Pre-Retirement Course in April/May
Canada’s unions urge federal government to help restore peace in Venezuela
February 24th, 2019
The Canadian Labour Congress, representing over 3 million Canadian workers, calls on the Government of Canada to promote dialogue to foster a peaceful solution to the Venezuelan crisis. Canada is among several countries, including the U.S. and Brazil, that endorsed Juan Guaidó, Venezuelan opposition leader and President of the National Assembly, who declared himself […]
Phoenix Day of Action: On 3rd anniversary, PSAC to mobilize for damages and more progress
February 19th, 2019
Three years after the launch of the Phoenix Pay System, thousands of PSAC members continue to be plagued by pay problems: they are underpaid, overpaid or not paid at all. On this third anniversary of Phoenix, PSAC members will come together to further increase pressure on the government for urgent action. On February 28, […]
BC MLA Janet Routledge pays tribute to Art Kube, lifelong labour activist
February 17th, 2019
NDP MLA Janet Routledge rose in the BC legislature Feb. 13 to publicly honour long-time activist and Order of Canada recipient Art Kube, who passed away on Feb. 10.
The Globe and Mail backs universal Pharmacare
February 17th, 2019
The Globe and Mail has come out in full support of a universal prescription plan. In an editorial published this week, the Globe’s editors conclude that pharmacare is the unfinished business of Medicare.
“Canada has the opportunity to do better; to improve the average Canadian’s access to necessary medicines while lowering the bill for businesses, taxpayers and citizens,” write the editors.
Canadian Health Coalition Winter 2019 Newsletter
February 16th, 2019
Read about the latest activities of the Canadian Health Coalition in their Winter 2019 newsletter.
Information on the Prohibition of Asbestos and Products Containing Asbestos Regulations
February 16th, 2019
On December 20, 2018, the Prohibition of Asbestos and Products Containing Asbestos Regulations prohibit the import, sale and use of asbestos and the manufacture, import, sale and use of products containing asbestos, in Canada, with a limited number of exclusions. The regulations will help protect the health of Canadians from the risks of exposure to […]
