Labor relations

Minister Gould announces appointments to Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board

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Thursday, June 27, 2019
Labor relations, Human activities, Employee relations, Work, Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board, Collective bargaining, Labour law, Canada (House of Commons) v Vaid, Industrial relations, South African labour law

OTTAWA, June 27, 2019 /CNW/ -The Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board (FPSLREB) is an independent tribunal that administers the collective bargaining and grievance adjudication systems for the federal public sector, Parliamentary employees and RCMP members and reservists.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, June 27, 2019 /CNW/ -The Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board (FPSLREB) is an independent tribunal that administers the collective bargaining and grievance adjudication systems for the federal public sector, Parliamentary employees and RCMP members and reservists.
  • "Arms-length bodies like the Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board provide a safe space for employees to address issues.
  • Margaret Shannon brings to the Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board (FPSLREB) extensive experience in the fields of labour relations, both within Canada and internationally, as well as employment law and human resources.
  • The Board was created on November 1, 2014, when the Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Act came into force.

XpertHR Offers Guidance on New Employment Laws Taking Place in July

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Monday, June 24, 2019
Labor relations, Economy, Labour law, Human activities, Employee relations, Income distribution, Minimum wage, Socialism

"These new employment laws, many of which take effect on July 1, change the legal landscape in many localities," says Jessica Webb-Ayer, XpertHR.

Key Points: 
  • "These new employment laws, many of which take effect on July 1, change the legal landscape in many localities," says Jessica Webb-Ayer, XpertHR.
  • "Employers should review their workplace policies and practices to ensure compliance with these new developments, rather than face non-compliance penalties."
  • The XpertHR report identifies key employment and labor law requirements that become effective midyear:
    Many of the new requirements that take effect at midyear are minimum wage increases.
  • Editor's Note: Jessica Webb-Ayer, XpertHR Legal Editor, is available for interview and to provide an article on new employment laws.

Kroger Indianapolis Associates Ratify New Contract

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Monday, June 17, 2019
AFL–CIO, Canadian Labour Congress, UNI Global Union, United Food and Commercial Workers, Kroger, Food industry, Business, Labor relations, Industries, Collective bargaining

As part of Restock Kroger, the Kroger Family of Companies is investing an incremental $500 million in associate wages, training and development across the business.

Key Points: 
  • As part of Restock Kroger, the Kroger Family of Companies is investing an incremental $500 million in associate wages, training and development across the business.
  • "Indianapolis is one of several markets across America where Kroger is increasing wages, and we will continue to invest in additional divisions."
  • The new agreement covers nearly 9,500 associates under the Indianapolis collective bargaining agreement with UFCW Local 700.
  • "This new contract provides significant wage increases, maintains affordable Kroger-sponsored health care and continues investments in our associates' pension fund for their retirement.

More tentative agreements as the Government of Canada continues to bargain in good faith

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Friday, June 14, 2019
Labor relations

A total of 18 tentative agreements have now been reached and, if ratified, will apply to over 60,000 federal public service employees.

Key Points: 
  • A total of 18 tentative agreements have now been reached and, if ratified, will apply to over 60,000 federal public service employees.
  • "We have made significant progress in our recent negotiations, leading to tentative agreements for over 60,000 employees.
  • The Canadian Association of Professional Employees has reached tentative agreements for the Economics and Social Science Services (EC) and Translation (TR) groups.
  • To date, three tentative agreements have been reached with the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada and five tentative agreements have been reached with the Research Council Employees' Association.

Locked-Out Steelworkers to Rally for Fair Contract at Dow Chemical

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Monday, June 3, 2019
Industries, Labor relations, Dow Chemical Company, DowDuPont, Midland, Michigan, Terneuzen, Rohm and Haas, Lockout, Business, Articles

Since then, 235 skilled union workers at Rohm and Hass Texas, a wholly owned subsidiary of multimillion-dollar corporate giant Dow Chemical, have been locked out of their jobs.

Key Points: 
  • Since then, 235 skilled union workers at Rohm and Hass Texas, a wholly owned subsidiary of multimillion-dollar corporate giant Dow Chemical, have been locked out of their jobs.
  • The company made the decision to impose the lockout after workers twice overwhelmingly rejected unfair contract proposals from the company, despite repeated offers from the union workers to remain on the job while negotiations continued.
  • Photo and video opportunities will be available at this event.
  • For more information, contact USW District 13 Sub-Director Ben Lilienfeld at 832-373-9754.

Statement by the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour

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Wednesday, May 29, 2019
Labor relations, Labor, Canadian Labour Congress, International Longshore and Warehouse Union, Canada Labour Code, Lockout, Industrial relations

Today, the BCMEA issued a notice that a lockout will beginon May 30, 2019, at 8 a.m. PT.

Key Points: 
  • Today, the BCMEA issued a notice that a lockout will beginon May 30, 2019, at 8 a.m. PT.
  • This lockout will affect all BCMEA member companies that employ members of the ILWU under the terms of the expired collective agreement between the parties.
  • The lockout will not affect cruise ships or employees required to service grain vessels in accordance with section 87.7 (1) of the Canada Labour Code.
  • Minister Garneau and I have reached out to both parties on numerous occasions to encourage them to reach a deal.

Government of Canada reaches tentative agreements with several public service bargaining units

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Tuesday, May 28, 2019
Labor relations, Collective rights, Collective agreement, Labour law, Labor, Industrial relations, Australian labour law, Business ethics

OTTAWA, May 28, 2019 /CNW/ - The government has reached 5 tentative agreements with groups of the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada, the Association of Canadian Financial Officers and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, May 28, 2019 /CNW/ - The government has reached 5 tentative agreements with groups of the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada, the Association of Canadian Financial Officers and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.
  • If ratified, the agreements will apply to close to 30,000 federal public service employees.
  • "I am pleased that over 30,000 public servants have new tentative collective agreements negotiated in good faith.
  • The following bargaining units that reached tentative agreements are:
    Audit, Financial and Scientific (AFS) group, Canada Revenue Agency (separate employer)

Statement by the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour

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Friday, May 24, 2019
Dispute resolution, Mediation, Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, Negotiation, Bargaining, Conciliation, Labor relations, Economy, Labor, Human behavior, South African labour law, Surface bargaining

"The BCMEAand the ILWUhave so far been unable to reach an agreementand yesterday, the union gave notice of their intention to strike on May 27, 2019, at approximately 7 a.m. PT.

Key Points: 
  • "The BCMEAand the ILWUhave so far been unable to reach an agreementand yesterday, the union gave notice of their intention to strike on May 27, 2019, at approximately 7 a.m. PT.
  • I am encouraged to see that both parties are still negotiating, and I have reached out to both parties to encourage them to continue these negotiations and reach an agreement without a work stoppage.
  • The Government of Canada supports and has faith in the collective bargaining process.
  • The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Services team is assisting the parties, and we will continue to provide support during their bargaining.

Trade Union (Access to Workplaces)

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Friday, May 17, 2019
Labor relations, Trade unions

A Bill to remove certain restrictions on trade unions conducting business in workplaces; and for connected purposes.

Key Points: 

A Bill to remove certain restrictions on trade unions conducting business in workplaces; and for connected purposes.

It Doesn't Necessarily Take Money to Make Money

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Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Income distribution, Labor relations, Income taxes

In 2017, there were half a million new entrepreneurs entering the market every month across the country.

Key Points: 
  • In 2017, there were half a million new entrepreneurs entering the market every month across the country.
  • The major boom in entrepreneurship is easily attributed to readily accessible digital marketing and graphic design tools.
  • The editors at FitSmallBusiness.com , the digital business publication, decided to find out which businesses can be started with minimal up-front cost.
  • 1) Staffing services Average annual income: $103,000 / Minimum up-front cost: $150-$200
    2) Marketing agency that uses white label services Average annual income: $100,000 / Minimum up-front cost: $300-$350
    3) Auto-detailing business Average annual income: $75,000 / Minimum up-front cost: $350-$400
    4) Birthing coach Average annual income: $72,000 / Minimum up-front cost: $300-$350
    5) Web design agency Average annual income: $69,000 / Minimum up-front cost: $150-$200
    6) Shipping and logistics company Average annual income: $64,000 / Minimum up-front cost: $250-$300
    7) House painting business Average annual income: $60,000 / Minimum up-front cost: $150-$200
    8) Property management company Average annual income: $57,000 / Minimum up-front cost: $150-$200
    9) Life & business coaching Average annual income: $51,000 / Minimum up-front cost: $220-$270
    10) Event planning business Average annual income: $50,000 / Minimum up-front cost: $200-$250
    FitSmallBusinessused these weighted metrics to compile the ranking: