Ontario seeking to double skilled immigrants to address labour shortage
TORONTO – Ontario is calling on the federal government…
Ontario to raise minimum wage to $15 an hour
As part of the 2021 Fall Economic Statement, the…
More than 880,000 Canadian jobs vulnerable in global clean energy transition
OTTAWA – More than 880,000 Canadians work in industries…
Ontario providing investment into Skills Development Fund
The Ontario government is providing an additional $83 million…
Deere and UAW reach tentative agreement
Deere & Company and the International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW) have reached a…
Kairos’ migrant workers project receives federal funding
The Government of Canada has awarded Kairos Canada $1,896,308 to continue its Empowering…
Ontario adds new resources to protect workers
Over 100 new health and safety inspectors are graduating…
Ontario invests in Ottawa region manufacturers
The Ontario government will invest over $3.8 million in…
Ontario provides 100,000 workers online training for in-demand jobs
The Ontario government is investing $5.8 million in free…
Increase in U.S. manufacturing technology order: report
The U.S. manufacturing technology orders totaled $437.9 million, according…
CME to lead manufacturing training program
The Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters (CME) will lead a…
IHS Markit: “Robust growth in manufacturing production sustained in April”
April data signalled an overall expansion in operating conditions…
“Tools but no toolbox”: BC manufacturers look for manufacturing strategy
According to CME, over the course of the pandemic,…
CME calls for priority vaccination of manufacturing workers in Ontario
Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) is urging the Government…
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Brass Knuckle SmartCut BKCR3520 is a cut-resistant glove offering…
Ontario supporting laid-off auto workers in Windsor
Action centre provides employment services and training to those who lost their jobs
Hamilton trailer manufacturer fined for worker’s death
Miska Trailer Factory staffer died after coming into contact with live powerlines
StatsCan panel to advise on labour force survey
Expert panel to provide independent advice and guidance
Unifor workers vote to approve collective bargaining deal with Ford
A$1.8-billion investment to build electric vehicles at the Oakville plant, $148 million for Windsor powertrain plants.
Ontario to recruit more health and safety inspectors
Their duties will include ensuring COVID-19 protections are in place.
How Erin O’Toole’s strategy to win over union voters could work
No guarantee his embrace of economic nationalism will pay off at the ballot box.
Unifor targets auto OEM as labour negotiations heat up
Ford picked as the template agreement. Union is pushing for commitments that new products will be made at Canadian plants.
Gradual return to work at Montreal port after truce with employer
Labour action that left thousands of containers untouched on the docks on hold.
Quebec, Ontario ask Ottawa to intervene in Montreal port strike
They say shutdown in week two will harm Eastern Canada’s economy and erode the competitiveness of the port.
Unifor, automakers begin negotiations with COVID-19, economy in focus
On the lookout for attempts by manufacturers to use COVID-19 as an “excuse” going forward.
Ottawa won’t intervene to end dockworkers strike at Port of Montreal: Tassi
Government has “faith in the collective bargaining process,” expects “both parties to work together to resolve their differences quickly.”
Tesla threatens firing if workers afraid of virus don’t return to jobs
Labour activists want state and county officials to do a better job ensuring proper safety procedures are followed at the Fremont factory.
Ontario makes temporary change to layoff regulations to help businesses
Change allows non-unionized workers to be placed on a temporary leave and eligible for federal emergency income support programs.
Here’s how the coronavirus is affecting Canada’s labour market
Understanding which workers are most affected by the coronavirus economic shutdown will help guide policy and Canada’s economic recovery
Co-op refinery asks labour board to order vote on latest offer to union
Disappointed the Unifor 594 bargaining committee refused to take its offer from to members.
Sides in Regina refinery contract dispute dug in despite mediator’s report
Federated Co-operatives unable to accept all the terms, tabled another offer that Unifor says includes “new, aggressive concessions.”
Better access to immigration needed to address worker shortages: CFIB
Study shows more than 75% of SMEs have had difficulty hiring workers over the past five years due to skills and labour needs.
