Labor relations

Vote in favor of revocation of the union certification following an application by an employee of Laurentian Bank

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Friday, March 19, 2021
Labor relations, United States labor law, Laurentian Bank of Canada, Laurentian, Unfair labor practice

This vote followed a request for revocation of the union certification, filed on December 22, 2020 by an employee of the Bank.

Key Points: 
  • This vote followed a request for revocation of the union certification, filed on December 22, 2020 by an employee of the Bank.
  • The Union has filed an unfair labour practice complaint following the filing of the decertification application.
  • The union certification covers all unionized employees of Laurentian Bank.
  • The Laurentian Bank of Canada and its entities are collectively referred to as Laurentian Bank Financial Group (the Group or the Bank).

Global Political Organizations, Unions and Associations Market Report (2021 to 2030) - COVID-19 Impact and Recovery

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Friday, March 19, 2021
Labor relations, Trade union, International League of Associations of Rheumatology

DUBLIN, March 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Political Organizations, Unions and Associations Global Market Report 2021: COVID-19 Impact and Recovery to 2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • DUBLIN, March 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Political Organizations, Unions and Associations Global Market Report 2021: COVID-19 Impact and Recovery to 2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The Political Organizations, Unions and Associations market global report answers all these questions and many more.
  • The political organizations, unions and associations market is segmented into civic and social organizations; business associations; professional organizations; labor unions and similar labor organizations; political organizations; and other political organizations, unions and associations.
  • Asia Pacific was the second largest region accounting for 32% of the global political organizations, unions and associations market.

Outlook on the Political Organizations, Unions and Associations $331+ Billion Global Market to 2030 - Identify Growth Segments for Investment - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, March 18, 2021
Professional services, Other Professional Services, Articles, Labor relations, Labor, Trade union, Organization, Labor unions in the United States, Education International

They include civic and social organizations, business associations, professional organizations, labor unions and similar labor organizations, political organizations, and other similar organizations.

Key Points: 
  • They include civic and social organizations, business associations, professional organizations, labor unions and similar labor organizations, political organizations, and other similar organizations.
  • The political organizations, unions and associations market is segmented into civic and social organizations; business associations; professional organizations; labor unions and similar labor organizations; political organizations; and other political organizations, unions and associations.
  • North America was the largest region in the global political organizations, unions and associations market, accounting for 34% of the market in 2020.
  • Asia Pacific was the second largest region accounting for 32% of the global political organizations, unions and associations market.

OFL Calls on Ford Government to Reject Uber’s Proposal to Carve Gig Workers Out of Basic Employment Protections

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Tuesday, March 16, 2021
Labor, Economy, Human activities, Labor relations, Labour law, Precarious work, Temporary work, Gig worker, Minimum wage

TORONTO, March 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Ontario Federation of Labour calls on the Ford Government to reject Ubers proposal to rewrite Ontarios employment laws to trap its drivers in sub-minimum wage work.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, March 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Ontario Federation of Labour calls on the Ford Government to reject Ubers proposal to rewrite Ontarios employment laws to trap its drivers in sub-minimum wage work.
  • The OFL rejects Ubers attempts to undermine these struggles with backroom deals to carve gig workers out of core protections.
  • Gig workers need the government to protect their rights as employees, not legislate them away, said Coates.
  • The Ontario Government should enforce the laws already on the books to protect gig workers, and should follow the lead of courts and governments around the world and confirm that gig workers are employees and entitled to basic employment protections.

New Ipsos Study Finds 8 in 10 Americans Think the Federal Minimum Wage is Too Low and Two-Thirds Support Increasing Minimum Wage to $15 Per Hour

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Tuesday, March 16, 2021
MEN, Online Retail, Professional services, Consumer, White House, Federal Government, State, Local, Retail, Labor, Women, Human resources, Congressional News, Views, Public policy, Government, Economy, Labor relations, Articles, Income distribution, Labour law, Minimum wage, Labor, Minimum wage in the United States, Seattle's minimum wage ordinance, Amazon, Ipsos

The study confirmed that the vast majority of Americans agree that the federal minimum wage is too low and should be increased to at least $15 per hour.

Key Points: 
  • The study confirmed that the vast majority of Americans agree that the federal minimum wage is too low and should be increased to at least $15 per hour.
  • Eight in ten Americans (80%) say the federal minimum wage is too low.
  • Among those surveyed who hold an opinion on the federal minimum wage, two-thirds support increasing it to $15 per hour.
  • Even when including undecided respondents on the matter, more than half (56%) support a $15 per hour minimum wage.

Hoffa: House Passage Of PRO Act Will Ease Union Organizing For U.S. Workers

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Wednesday, March 10, 2021
National Labor Relations Act, Labor relations, Labor disputes, Units of time, Labor

"The PRO Act will strengthen the NLRA so that workers seeking to organize a union and negotiate higher wages and better benefits will be protected.

Key Points: 
  • "The PRO Act will strengthen the NLRA so that workers seeking to organize a union and negotiate higher wages and better benefits will be protected.
  • More than ever, workers deserve a safe workplace, the ability to stand together and negotiate better working conditions, and to live a middle-class lifestyle.
  • However, there is a huge gap between the share of workers with union representation and the share of workers that would like to have a union and a voice on the job.
  • I'm glad to see a majority of the House are standing with workers by allowing them to join together to negotiate on the job."

Buyer Alert: Protected Labor Dispute at Mr. C Beverly Hills Hotel Continues Amid UNITE HERE Local 11’s Bad Faith Bargaining Allegations Against Property

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Friday, February 19, 2021
Public policy, Government, Labor, Lodging, Travel, Labor relations, Labor, Articles, Austerity, Collective bargaining, Industrial relations, 11 U.S.C. § 1113 – Rejection of Collective Bargaining Agreements

A labor dispute at the Mr. C Beverly Hills Hotel has entered its 14th month as UNITE HERE Local 11 alleges that the company has wasted months through bad faith bargaining over a first collective bargaining agreement for the hotels housekeeping employees.

Key Points: 
  • A labor dispute at the Mr. C Beverly Hills Hotel has entered its 14th month as UNITE HERE Local 11 alleges that the company has wasted months through bad faith bargaining over a first collective bargaining agreement for the hotels housekeeping employees.
  • Housekeeping workers voted to unionize with Local 11 in an NLRB-sponsored election held in November 2019.
  • The union was formally certified workers bargaining representative in July 2020 following a protected legal process in which hotel management challenged certain workers eligibility to vote.
  • The union promptly sought to initiate collective bargaining, but has alleged that Mr. C management has failed to come to the table to negotiate in good faith on a first union contract.

Statement by Minister of Labour, Filomena Tassi

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Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Labor relations, Articles, Labor, Economy, Dispute resolution, Austerity, Collective bargaining, Negotiation, Bargaining, Port of Montreal strike, Fair Work Act

Today, the Minister of Labour, Filomena Tassi, issuedthe following statement regarding the collective bargaining negotiations between the Syndicat des dbardeurs, the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local375 and the Maritime Employers Association:

Key Points: 
  • Today, the Minister of Labour, Filomena Tassi, issuedthe following statement regarding the collective bargaining negotiations between the Syndicat des dbardeurs, the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local375 and the Maritime Employers Association:
    "The Government of Canada has faith in the collective bargaining process.
  • This nearly two and a half year commitment to the negotiation process is evidence of our belief that the best deals are made at the negotiating table.
  • I have reached out to all parties throughout the negotiation process, as have a number of my ministerial colleagues.
  • The Government of Canada will continue to be there throughout the negotiations to support their efforts."

Article - How MEPS want to tackle in-work poverty in the EU

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Tuesday, February 16, 2021
Articles, Welfare economics, Labor relations, Aid, Poverty, Minimum wage, Social exclusion, European Union

Nearly 10% of EU workers are living in poverty, with 21.7% of the population affected by poverty or social exclusion.

Key Points: 
  • Nearly 10% of EU workers are living in poverty, with 21.7% of the population affected by poverty or social exclusion.
  • On top of this, the pandemic risks exacerbating inequalities in the EU.
  • In light of this, MEPs are urging the European Commission and EU countries to include the prevention of in-work poverty in their overall goal to end poverty in the EU because the principle according to which work is the best remedy for poverty does not apply to low-wage sectors and those working under precarious and atypical working conditions.
  • In a report adopted 9 February, MEPs called for minimum wages to be set above the poverty threshold.

REPEAT -- MEDIA ADVISORY: Coalition of Ontario unions hold press conference on lawsuit against wage restraint legislation

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Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Coalitions, Diplomacy, Labor relations

TORONTO, Feb. 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A coalition of over 40 Ontario unions are holding a media conference on Tuesday, February 9 at 9:00 a.m., via Zoom, to provide an update on the legal challenge to legislation which severely limits wages and benefit increases for public sector workers, Bill 124.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Feb. 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A coalition of over 40 Ontario unions are holding a media conference on Tuesday, February 9 at 9:00 a.m., via Zoom, to provide an update on the legal challenge to legislation which severely limits wages and benefit increases for public sector workers, Bill 124.
  • The coalition says Bill 124 violates bargaining rights enshrined in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
  • This violation is particularly atrocious in the midst of the COVID-19, where public sector workers have been on the front lines of this crisis while being held to wages below the rate of inflation.