labour
Regina committee shuns living wage; mayor says city already ‘good employer’
Report says it would cost the city about $1.1 million to make the change.
After backlash, Amazon to boost pay for longtime workers
Workers who already made $15 an hour will get more than the $1 an hour raise promised last week.
Amazon to cut bonuses, stock benefits as it raises wages
Ecommerce giant will phase out bonuses and stock program after US$15 an hour minimum wage announcement.
Premier Doug Ford vows to scrap key Liberal labour reform legislation
Bill 148 mandates equal pay for part-time and temporary workers doing the same job as full-time employees and increases vacation entitlements.
The winners and losers in the new NAFTA
The new deal is preferable to economic chaos.
Canada can claim at least partial success of progressive agenda in USMCA
New labour and environmental commitments included in the deal, but feds fell short in other areas.
Businesses question CAQ plan to cut immigration amid Quebec labour shortage
The target number would mean a 24% drop from the roughly 52,400 immigrants Quebec accepted last year.
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Learning to adapt to the growing gig economy
A changing labour market is creating opportunity, pressuring business and government to adapt.
Economy adds 31,800 jobs in June, unemployment rate rises to 6%
Average hourly wage growth, closely watched by the Bank of Canada, remained strong last month at 3.6%.
Access to Ontario salt mine blocked by striking workers
Unifor alleges Compass Minerals has been flying in replacement workers from New Brunswick to break the strike.
Feds stepping up scrutiny of foreign worker job sites following audit
About 1,600 employers have been flagged as “high-risk” and selected for inspections.
Unifor workers at Lear plant in Ajax ratify new contract
Automotive parts company retracts its notice to close the plant.
G7 reps discuss workplace sexual harassment
Delegates acknowledged that the issue needs to be explored collaboratively.
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Canada cites big ‘gaps’ to quick NAFTA deal in face of ‘hopeful’ Lighthizer
Chief NAFTA negotiator says there’s significant work to be done on the core, most important issues.
G7 labour ministers look to set plan for tech disruption in workforce
Will create an employment task force that will undertake research and craft recommendations on priority areas.
