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EPIC Risk Management and Entain Foundation U.S. to educate Major League Soccer Players Association members on risks of gambling harm

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
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WASHINGTON, June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Entain Foundation U.S. and EPIC Risk Management today announced a three-year partnership with the Major League Soccer Players Association (MLSPA) to provide gambling awareness educational programs and advisory resources to its members.

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  • EPIC Risk Management and Entain Foundation U.S. to partner with MLS Players Association to provide members with access to gambling harm education and awareness programs.
  • WASHINGTON, June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Entain Foundation U.S. and EPIC Risk Management today announced a three-year partnership with the Major League Soccer Players Association (MLSPA) to provide gambling awareness educational programs and advisory resources to its members.
  • EPIC Risk Management and Entain Foundation U.S. are excited to partner with the MLSPA, the exclusive collective bargaining representative for all players in Major League Soccer, to provide customized gambling harm education and awareness programs and advisory resources across a three-year program.
  • In 2022, Entain Foundation U.S. and EPIC Risk Management announced a landmark program with the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).

UFCW Canada welcomes ruling in human trafficking trial and calls for end of labour trafficking

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023
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TORONTO, June 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UFCW Canada, the country’s leading advocate for agricultural workers, welcomes the ruling by Justice Michael MacArthur in the human trafficking trial in London, Ontario.

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  • TORONTO, June 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UFCW Canada, the country’s leading advocate for agricultural workers, welcomes the ruling by Justice Michael MacArthur in the human trafficking trial in London, Ontario.
  • UFCW Canada stands in solidarity with these survivors and all survivors of labour trafficking and calls on the Ontario Government to implement laws that strengthen the human and labour rights of thousands of migrant agricultural workers who make critical contributions to Canada’s food supply.
  • “The Ontario Agricultural Employees Protection Act as it currently exists does not offer adequate protection against labour abuses,” says Santiago Escobar, National Representative at UFCW Canada.
  • Prevention is better than cure.”
    As more labour trafficking investigations are exposed to the outrage of Ontarians, UFCW Canada calls on the Ford Government to offer more support to victims of human trafficking.

College of DuPage Names Bill Dial as New Vice President for Human Resources

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Monday, June 26, 2023
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Glen Ellyn, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - June 26, 2023) - Bill Dial is bringing nearly 20 years of human resources experience in higher education to his new role as Vice President for Human Resources at College of DuPage.

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  • Glen Ellyn, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - June 26, 2023) - Bill Dial is bringing nearly 20 years of human resources experience in higher education to his new role as Vice President for Human Resources at College of DuPage.
  • As Vice President for Human Resources, Dial will lead the strategy and implementation of a multi-layered division that focuses on key initiatives such as employee learning, professional/organizational development, recruitment, benefits and employee relations.
  • College of DuPage President Dr. Brian Caputo is impressed with Dial's background and the knowledge he will bring to his new role.
  • "I really enjoyed the human side of learning and development, and she asked if I had ever thought about human resources," he said.

TEAMSTERS COMMEND U.S. SENATE HELP COMMITTEE FOR PASSING PRO ACT

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Friday, June 23, 2023
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WASHINGTON, June 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Teamsters are commending U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pension (HELP) Committee Chairman Bernie Sanders, as well as the Democratic Senators on the committee, for voting in favor of passing the Protect the Right to Organize (PRO) Act.

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  • Legislation Would Empower Working Families, Hold Corporate America Accountable
    WASHINGTON, June 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Teamsters are commending U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pension (HELP) Committee Chairman Bernie Sanders, as well as the Democratic Senators on the committee, for voting in favor of passing the Protect the Right to Organize (PRO) Act.
  • "Democrats on the HELP Committee did the right thing by voting in favor of the PRO Act, which is desperately needed to empower working people and hold big business accountable for their attacks on the American middle class," said Teamsters General President Sean M. O'Brien.
  • The PRO Act would strengthen workers' rights to form a union and engage in collective bargaining in a variety of ways.
  • Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.2 million hardworking people in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico.

STATEMENT - Government of Canada approves the collective agreement between the CRA and the PSAC-UTE

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Friday, June 23, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, June 23, 2023 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada has approved the renewed collective agreement between the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and the Public Service Alliance of Canada – Union of Taxation Employees (PSAC-UTE) for approximately 39,000 employees.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, June 23, 2023 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada has approved the renewed collective agreement between the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and the Public Service Alliance of Canada – Union of Taxation Employees (PSAC-UTE) for approximately 39,000 employees.
  • Now that this new collective agreement has been ratified by the members of the PSAC-UTE, and approved by the Government of Canada, it will be signed by both parties on Tuesday June 27, 2023.
  • From this date, the CRA will have 180 days to implement the provisions of the collective agreement, including retroactive pay.
  • For an overview of negotiations between the CRA and the PSAC-UTE, please visit the Collective Bargaining - Canada.ca page.

Arjuna Capital: A Majority of Kroger’s Investors Vote for Racial & Gender Pay Equity Proposal at Annual Meeting

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Thursday, June 22, 2023
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A 51% majority of Kroger’s shareholders approved a shareholder proposal today asking the company to transparently report on racial and gender pay gaps.

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  • A 51% majority of Kroger’s shareholders approved a shareholder proposal today asking the company to transparently report on racial and gender pay gaps.
  • While an increasing number of peer companies including Target, Lowe’s, and Home Depot have committed to reporting on pay equity, Kroger’s board opposed the racial and gender pay equity proposal.
  • However, McMullen did not respond to the majority vote and did not make a commitment to fulfill the request of the proposal.
  • Arjuna Capital has been recognized for using shareholder resolutions to promote racial and gender pay equity in the tech, banking, and consumer sectors.

Newmont Urges Union at Peñasquito Mine in Mexico to Abide by Labor Agreement

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Thursday, June 8, 2023
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Newmont Corporation (NYSE:NEM,TSX:NGT) announced today it has suspended operations at the Company’s Peñasquito mine in Mexico while refuting claims by the National Union of Mine and Metal Workers of the Mexican Republic (“the Union”) regarding violating legal regulations and labor agreements.

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  • Newmont Corporation (NYSE:NEM,TSX:NGT) announced today it has suspended operations at the Company’s Peñasquito mine in Mexico while refuting claims by the National Union of Mine and Metal Workers of the Mexican Republic (“the Union”) regarding violating legal regulations and labor agreements.
  • The Company urged the Union to abide by the mutually agreed Collective Bargaining Agreement (“CBA”) negotiated and signed by both parties in June of 2022.
  • In response to the strike notice, Minera Peñasquito has suspended operations in a safe and orderly manner.
  • Minera Peñasquito is the largest employer in Zacatecas, Mexico with a direct workforce of more than 5,000.

Minister O'Regan discusses labour reforms in Mexico City

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Friday, May 26, 2023
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MEXICO CITY, May 26, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, Minister of Labour Seamus O'Regan Jr. wrapped-up a three-day visit in Mexico City where he engaged with Mexican officials, unions and stakeholders on labour reforms being implemented under the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA).

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  • MEXICO CITY, May 26, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, Minister of Labour Seamus O'Regan Jr. wrapped-up a three-day visit in Mexico City where he engaged with Mexican officials, unions and stakeholders on labour reforms being implemented under the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA).
  • He also examined first-hand how Government of Canada investments are improving workers' rights and labour conditions in Mexico.
  • The creation of labour courts under the jurisdiction of the judiciary is a key element of Mexico's labour reforms and a commitment under the CUSMA.
  • Minister O'Regan also participated in a roundtable discussion with World Vision on forced labour and child labour.

Ecopetrol reached an agreement with Labor Unions for a new Collective Bargaining Agreement

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023
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  • BOGOTÁ, Colombia, May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ecopetrol S.A. (BVC: ECOPETROL; NYSE: EC) informs that on May 22nd, 2023, it reached an agreement with the Unión Sindical Obrera (USO) for a new Collective Bargaining Agreement.
  • The new Collective Bargaining Agreement will be retroactively effective from January 1st, 2023, and will be valid for a four-year term.
  • In addition, agreements were also reached with the following labor unions: Asintrahc, Asopetrogas, Asteco, Sintramen, SUP and Utipec.
  • Ecopetrol is the largest company in Colombia and one of the main integrated energy companies in the American continent, with more than 18,000 employees.

Christine Lagarde: Interview with Nikkei

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Thursday, May 11, 2023
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