Organizations

FCL's Edmonton distribution centre employees ratify new agreement

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Monday, July 26, 2021

SASKATOON, SK, July 26, 2021 /CNW/ - Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) reached a new four-year agreement with employees at our Edmonton distribution centre.

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  • SASKATOON, SK, July 26, 2021 /CNW/ - Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) reached a new four-year agreement with employees at our Edmonton distribution centre.
  • Current employees at the top of their pay scale will receive a one per cent wage increase in each year of the new agreement.
  • The agreement includes improvements to benefits for all employees, expanded use of part-time employees and increased scheduling flexibility.
  • The new agreement covers more than 170 employees at the Edmonton distribution centre.

Celebrate IT Pro Appreciation Week with CompTIA

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Monday, July 26, 2021

Through 10 a.m. CDT on Wednesday, July 28, CompTIA is collecting submissions for the Most Valuable IT Pro sweepstakes.

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  • Through 10 a.m. CDT on Wednesday, July 28, CompTIA is collecting submissions for the Most Valuable IT Pro sweepstakes.
  • Tell us about the qualities and skills that make a successful IT pro.
  • Winners will be announced during CompTIA's IT Pro Appreciation Happy Hour with ITProTV's Don Pezet on YouTube Live at 4 p.m. CDT on Thursday, July 29.
  • Through education, training, certifications, advocacy, philanthropy, and market research, CompTIA is the hub for advancing the tech industry and its workforce.

Meredith Sherman named Senior Program Director at The Center for Arts Education at Partnership with Children

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Monday, July 26, 2021

NEW YORK, July 26, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Meredith Sherman, the long-serving Program Director at Partnership with Children (PWC), the 110-year-old nonprofit and leading provider of school-based mental health services and community school programs in New York City, has been named Senior Program Director for The Center for Arts Education (CAE).

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  • NEW YORK, July 26, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Meredith Sherman, the long-serving Program Director at Partnership with Children (PWC), the 110-year-old nonprofit and leading provider of school-based mental health services and community school programs in New York City, has been named Senior Program Director for The Center for Arts Education (CAE).
  • "Meredith brings not only a commitment to arts education, but also deep experience with community schools," said Margaret Crotty, Partnership with Children CEO.
  • "She knows so well that arts education increases student engagement; supports emotional, physical and intellectual development; and lifts young people's voices."
  • Partnership with Children (PWC) For over 100 years, Partnership with Children (PWC) has supported New York City children.

Eaton sees initial success working with Ellevate Network to deploy its in-house corporate squads program

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Monday, July 26, 2021

The partnership provides a continuation and expansion of Ellevate's Corporate Squads Program, a program dedicated to the professional development and networking of their top talent after a successful pilot in Fall, 2020.

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  • The partnership provides a continuation and expansion of Ellevate's Corporate Squads Program, a program dedicated to the professional development and networking of their top talent after a successful pilot in Fall, 2020.
  • Eaton participants will also have full access to the full suite of Ellevate resources, including in-person and virtual leadership roundtables, workshops, mentoring opportunities and more.
  • "We're so pleased to work with Eaton for the second year, especially in an expanded capacity after the success of our Corporate Squads pilot program," said Ellevate Network CEO Kristy Wallace.
  • "Eaton has seen continued success with the Squads program as part of a broader leadership development program through our women's iERG," said Mary Kim Elkins, Senior Vice President, Taxes and executive sponsor of the global women's iERG at Eaton.

Rio Tinto smelter workers in Kitimat on strike

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Sunday, July 25, 2021

KITIMAT, BC, July 25, 2021 /CNW/ - Approximately 900 Rio Tinto workers at the company's aluminum smelting facilities in Kitimat, British Columbia are on strike as of 12:01 a.m. Pacific Time today.

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  • KITIMAT, BC, July 25, 2021 /CNW/ - Approximately 900 Rio Tinto workers at the company's aluminum smelting facilities in Kitimat, British Columbia are on strike as of 12:01 a.m. Pacific Time today.
  • Rio Tinto workers at the company's aluminum smelting plant in Kitimat are on strike as of 12:01 a.m. Pacific Time today.
  • "This strike comes down to Rio Tinto's greed and lack of respect for our hard-working members at the Kitimat smelting facilities," said Jerry Dias, Unifor National President.
  • Unifor Local 2301 remains committed to resolving the labour dispute amicably and urges Rio Tinto management to reach a fair settlement with the union.

Highlights - Frontex Scrutiny Working Group - Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs

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Sunday, July 25, 2021

The report with conclusions and recommendations, was drafted by Tineke STRIK (Greens, NL) and was discussed in the Civil Liberties Committee on 15 July 2021.

Key Points: 
  • The report with conclusions and recommendations, was drafted by Tineke STRIK (Greens, NL) and was discussed in the Civil Liberties Committee on 15 July 2021.
  • You can find the report below.
  • The annex of the report will be soon published here, as well.
  • The Frontex Scrutiny Working Group's mandate is to permanently monitor all aspects of the functioning of Frontex, including its reinforced role and resources for integrated border management, the correct application of the EU acquis, and its execution of Regulations (EU) 2019/1896 and 656/2014.

Article - First half 2021: Covid-19, future of Europe, climate law

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Sunday, July 25, 2021

Climate and environment

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  • Climate and environment

    Parliament approved in June the new EU Climate Law, which increases the EUs 2030 emissions reductions target from 40% to at least 55%.

  • Parliament also adopted its position on the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 to tackle the current biodiversity crisis.
  • EU-UK relations

    Parliament approved the EU-UK trade and cooperation agreement in April, setting the rules for the future partnership.

  • MEPs argued the deal was the best option to minimise the worst effects of the UK's withdrawal from the EU.

UPDATED: Independent Sector Releases Second Annual Report on Trust in Civil Society

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Friday, July 23, 2021

The 2021 Independent Sector Trust in Civil Society survey finds, overall, that trust across all institutions is declining, but a majority of Americans remain confident in the ability of the nonprofit and philanthropic sector to strengthen U.S. society.

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  • The 2021 Independent Sector Trust in Civil Society survey finds, overall, that trust across all institutions is declining, but a majority of Americans remain confident in the ability of the nonprofit and philanthropic sector to strengthen U.S. society.
  • Understanding these findings is critical because public trust continues to be the currency of the nonprofit sector to support healthier and more equitable communities.
  • We know increased engagement leads to more trust, said Daniel J. Cardinali, president and CEO of Independent Sector.
  • Key themes from the 2021 Independent Sector Trust in Civil Society survey include:
    Institutional trust is declining and nonprofits and philanthropy are not immune to this trend.

New Home Merger Investigation: Halper Sadeh LLP Announces Investigation Into Whether the Sale of the New Home Company Inc. is Fair to Shareholders; Investors are Encouraged to Contact the Firm – NWHM

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Friday, July 23, 2021

On behalf of New Home shareholders, Halper Sadeh LLP may seek increased consideration for shareholders, additional disclosures and information concerning the proposed transaction, or other relief and benefits.

Key Points: 
  • On behalf of New Home shareholders, Halper Sadeh LLP may seek increased consideration for shareholders, additional disclosures and information concerning the proposed transaction, or other relief and benefits.
  • Halper Sadeh LLP represents investors all over the world who have fallen victim to securities fraud and corporate misconduct.
  • Our attorneys have been instrumental in implementing corporate reforms and recovering millions of dollars on behalf of defrauded investors.
  • Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

Veoneer Merger Investigation: Halper Sadeh LLP Announces Investigation Into Whether the Sale of Veoneer, Inc. is Fair to Shareholders; Investors are Encouraged to Contact the Firm – VNE

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Friday, July 23, 2021

NEW YORK, July 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Halper Sadeh LLP, a global investor rights law firm, is investigating whether the sale of Veoneer, Inc. (NYSE: VNE) to Magna International Inc. for $31.25 per share in cash is fair to Veoneer shareholders.

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  • NEW YORK, July 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Halper Sadeh LLP, a global investor rights law firm, is investigating whether the sale of Veoneer, Inc. (NYSE: VNE) to Magna International Inc. for $31.25 per share in cash is fair to Veoneer shareholders.
  • On behalf of Veoneer shareholders, Halper Sadeh LLP may seek increased consideration for shareholders, additional disclosures and information concerning the proposed transaction, or other relief and benefits.
  • Halper Sadeh LLP represents investors all over the world who have fallen victim to securities fraud and corporate misconduct.
  • Our attorneys have been instrumental in implementing corporate reforms and recovering millions of dollars on behalf of defrauded investors.