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Growing number of young Canadians suffering with mental illness and diabetes, according to Manulife data

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Thursday, November 17, 2022

"We're seeing concerning trends among young Canadians, particularly in cases of mental illness and diabetes," says Ashesh Desai, Head of Group Benefits for Manulife Canada.

Key Points: 
  • "We're seeing concerning trends among young Canadians, particularly in cases of mental illness and diabetes," says Ashesh Desai, Head of Group Benefits for Manulife Canada.
  • "To help employers, we're giving them new insights into their benefit plans, so they have better data to design their future employee health programs.
  • According to Manulife Group Benefits claims data, the number of Canadian employees between ages 18 and 34 going on long-term disability for mental illness has increased by 22% since 2019.
  • Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider that helps people make their decisions easier and lives better.

EQS-News: BIKE24: Strong international business and full-bike sales ensure revenue growth of around 13% in the third quarter

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Friday, November 11, 2022

In the third quarter 2022, BIKE24 recorded a strong growth momentum in a challenging environment.

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  • In the third quarter 2022, BIKE24 recorded a strong growth momentum in a challenging environment.
  • Revenues of the European e-commerce platform grew by 12.9% to EUR 72.6 million.
  • Easing supply chain challenges led to a jump of 64% in full-bike sales in the third quarter.
  • In the third quarter, personnel expenses amounted to EUR 6.8 million after EUR 5.8 million, an increase of 18.3%.

Minister O'Regan highlights investments to protect the rights workers in the trucking industry with the Canadian Trucking Alliance and Teamsters in Toronto

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Monday, November 7, 2022

GATINEAU, QC, Nov. 7, 2022 /CNW/ - Today, Minister of Labour Seamus O'Regan Jr. met with the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) and Teamsters in Toronto, Ontario, to discuss targeted investments to address misclassification and protect the rights of road transportation workers.

Key Points: 
  • GATINEAU, QC, Nov. 7, 2022 /CNW/ - Today, Minister of Labour Seamus O'Regan Jr. met with the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) and Teamsters in Toronto, Ontario, to discuss targeted investments to address misclassification and protect the rights of road transportation workers.
  • This investment will expand the Labour Program's capacity to enforce existing labour misclassification provisions in the Code.
  • The Fall Economic Statement also includes measures to help families cope with the growing cost of living.
  • Further action responds to calls by the Canadian Trucking Alliance and Teamsters Canada, representing both employers and workers, to address this coercive practice.

Minister O'Regan announces final regulations to bring 10 days of paid sick leave into force

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Monday, November 7, 2022

The final Regulations Amending Certain Regulations Made Under the Canada Labour Code (Medical Leave with Pay) outline essential elements of the new paid sick leave provisions.

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  • The final Regulations Amending Certain Regulations Made Under the Canada Labour Code (Medical Leave with Pay) outline essential elements of the new paid sick leave provisions.
  • Paid sick leave (medical leave with pay) is a paid job-protected leave under Part III of the Canada Labour Code that provides employees in the federally regulated private sector with up to 10 days of leave per year.
  • In a given year, some employees will require no paid sick leave, while others will require 10 days or more.
  • Providing up to 10 days of paid sick leave will cover the needs of the majority of employees.

ABF Freight to Host Dayton-Area Hiring Event

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Monday, November 7, 2022

FORT SMITH, Ark., Nov. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ArcBest® (Nasdaq: ARCB), a leader in supply chain logistics, announced today that its less-than-truckload carrier, ABF Freight®, will host a one-day hiring event in Dayton on November 12, seeking full-time road drivers. The company is offering signing bonuses of $10,000, available on the first day of employment.

Key Points: 
  • FORT SMITH, Ark., Nov. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ArcBest (Nasdaq: ARCB), a leader in supply chain logistics, announced today that its less-than-truckload carrier, ABF Freight, will host a one-day hiring event in Dayton on November 12, seeking full-time road drivers.
  • "This is a great time to join the ABF team in Dayton or one of our 240 service centers throughout North America," said Seth Runser, ABF Freight president.
  • ABF Freight is one of the nation's largest and most trusted less-than-truckload carriers, operating in both short- and long-haul markets across North America.
  • For additional information about this hiring event, visit https://joinabf.com/hiring-event , or to view current job openings across the country visit jobs.abf.com .

ABF Freight to Host Avenel-Area Hiring Event

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Monday, November 7, 2022

FORT SMITH, Ark., Nov. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ArcBest® (Nasdaq: ARCB), a leader in supply chain logistics, announced today that its less-than-truckload carrier, ABF Freight®, will host a two-day hiring event in Avenel on November 15 and 16, seeking full-time city drivers. The company is offering signing bonuses of $15,000, available on the first day of employment.

Key Points: 
  • FORT SMITH, Ark., Nov. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ArcBest (Nasdaq: ARCB), a leader in supply chain logistics, announced today that its less-than-truckload carrier, ABF Freight, will host a two-day hiring event in Avenel on November 15 and 16, seeking full-time city drivers.
  • "This is a great time to join the ABF team in Avenel or one of our 240 service centers throughout North America," said Seth Runser, ABF Freight president.
  • ABF Freight is one of the nation's largest and most trusted less-than-truckload carriers, operating in both short- and long-haul markets across North America.
  • For additional information about this hiring event, visit https://joinabf.com/hiring-event , or to view current job openings across the country visit jobs.abf.com .

Caverion Corporation's Interim Report for 1 January - 30 September 2022

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Thursday, November 3, 2022

HELSINKI, Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 

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  • The revenue increased in all divisions as a result of increased underlying activity and partly indirectly due to inflation impact.
  • A consortium of investors led by Bain Capital has today on 3 November 2022 announced a public tender offer to the shareholders of Caverion.
  • In Projects, Caverion expects the underlying business activity to remain stable for the last months of 2022.
  • Caverion expects the national and EU programmes to increase demand also in Caverion's areas of operation in 2022.

ABF Freight to Host Chicago-Area Hiring Event

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022

FORT SMITH, Ark., Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ArcBest® (NASDAQ: ARCB), a leader in supply chain logistics, announced today that its less-than-truckload carrier, ABF Freight®, will host a two-day hiring event in Chicago on November 1 and 2, seeking candidates for full-time road and city drivers, shop technicians, part-time dock workers, full-time clerks, and participants for the company's Road Driver Development Program. The company is offering signing bonuses of $15,000 to full-time road drivers, $10,000 to full-time city drivers, $5,000 to shop technicians and Road Driver Development Program participants, and $1,000 to part-time dock workers, available on the first day of employment.

Key Points: 
  • "This is a great time to join the ABF team in Chicago or one of our 240 service centers throughout North America," said Seth Runser, ABF Freight president.
  • This hiring event can also launch exciting new careers for those looking for a job change.
  • ABF Freight is one of the nation's largest and most trusted less-than-truckload carriers, operating in both short- and long-haul markets across North America.
  • For additional information about this hiring event, visit https://joinabf.com/hiring-event , or to view current job openings across the country visit jobs.abf.com .

OMA Construction Teamsters Ratify Strong New Contract

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Friday, October 21, 2022

TUKWILA, Wash., Oct. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- About 75 drivers and mechanics at OMA Construction overwhelmingly ratified a new contract with Teamsters Local 174, cementing one of the strongest Teamster deals in the construction industry.

Key Points: 
  • TUKWILA, Wash., Oct. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- About 75 drivers and mechanics at OMA Construction overwhelmingly ratified a new contract with Teamsters Local 174, cementing one of the strongest Teamster deals in the construction industry.
  • The new contract delivers top-tier wages, health care, and pension benefits, as well as strong work rules to protect workers' rights on the job.
  • "We are proud to once again deliver a strong contract to our members at OMA Construction," said Local 174 Secretary-Treasurer Rick Hicks.
  • OMA is relatively new to the Teamsters, having been nonunion until they voted to become Teamsters in 2016.

ABF Freight to Host Salt Lake City-Area Hiring Event

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022

FORT SMITH, Ark., Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ArcBest® (Nasdaq: ARCB), a leader in supply chain logistics, announced today that its less-than-truckload carrier, ABF Freight®, will host a two-day hiring event in Salt Lake City on October 25 and 26, seeking candidates for full-time road drivers, city drivers, dock to driver trainees and dock workers, and part-time dock workers. The company is offering signing bonuses of $10,000 to full-time city drivers, $5,000 to full-time dock to driver trainees and dock workers, and $250 to part-time dock workers, available on the first day of employment.

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  • "This is a great time to join the ABF team in Salt Lake City or one of our 240 service centers throughout North America," said Seth Runser, ABF Freight president.
  • And here in Salt Lake City, as well as throughout our company, you can anticipate high levels of job satisfaction."
  • On October 25 and 26, ABF will host interested candidates from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at its service center, located at 55 S. Redwood Road, Salt Lake City, UT, 84116.
  • For additional information about this hiring event, visit https://joinabf.com/hiring-event , or to view current job openings across the country visit jobs.abf.com .