International labour law

DELTA WORKERS CALL FOR FREE AND FAIR UNION ELECTIONS AT SHAREHOLDER MEETING

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Thursday, June 15, 2023
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NEW YORK, June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Delta Air Lines workers and their union allies attended the company's annual shareholder meeting in Manhattan to demand Delta management commit to International Labor Organization (ILO) standards on freedom of association and neutrality in union organizing campaigns.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Delta Air Lines workers and their union allies attended the company's annual shareholder meeting in Manhattan to demand Delta management commit to International Labor Organization (ILO) standards on freedom of association and neutrality in union organizing campaigns.
  • Delta pushed hard to stop a policy that would simply echo the basic rights of workers enshrined in international labor law.
  • The workers at Delta won't let the corporate leaders who come and go with their millions define who the airline really is.
  • Delta workers have been subject to constant union-busting propaganda, management surveillance of union activities, and the unjust targeting and discipline of pro-union workers.

Rana Plaza: ten years after the Bangladesh factory collapse, we are no closer to fixing modern slavery

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Friday, April 21, 2023
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The owner, Mohammed Sohel Rana, had allegedly been told by an engineer the day before that the building was not safe and should be evacuated.

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  • The owner, Mohammed Sohel Rana, had allegedly been told by an engineer the day before that the building was not safe and should be evacuated.
  • Ten years on, the murder trial against him and another 35 defendants has still not been concluded.
  • The tragedy shed a light on the appalling conditions that sometimes exist in the global retail supply chain.

The response to Rana

    • These focused on things like increasing building fire and safety audits and inspections, with some success in factory safety for workers.
    • Without getting into the fine detail of exactly where this applies, it arguably includes Rana Plaza.
    • Many wealthier jurisdictions including the UK, France, Germany, the EU and Australia have enacted legislation to tackle forced labour.
    • There are also proposals for a mandatory due diligence directive across the EU, though it’s not yet clear whether this will go ahead.

Our findings

    • Indeed, the situation was aggravated by COVID 19.
    • Yet no suppliers took customers to court for cancellations or refusing to pay for goods.
    • Three-quarters of factories were still selling to brands at the same prices as in March 2020.

The situation today

    • In Bangladesh, unions are demanding that the legal minimum wage for garment workers be almost tripled, but so far with no success.
    • Garment exports have increased more than 35% since the start of the pandemic yet wages and employee numbers have stayed the same.
    • When Misguided went under, this meant not getting paid at all, leading to hundreds of workers being made redundant.
    • Until a regime is in place with genuine teeth to ensure retailers toe the line, the modern slavery behind high-street fashions will only continue.

Connors Group Launches Virtual Training - Open Enrollment Opportunities Focusing On Labor Standards Development

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Thursday, April 8, 2021
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CANONSBURG, Pa., April 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- CONNORS GROUP, an Industrial Engineering and Management Consulting firm announced today that they have launched a series of Open Enrollment Virtual Training Opportunities focusing on Labor Standards Development.

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  • CANONSBURG, Pa., April 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- CONNORS GROUP, an Industrial Engineering and Management Consulting firm announced today that they have launched a series of Open Enrollment Virtual Training Opportunities focusing on Labor Standards Development.
  • While training services and products centered around Labor Standards aren't new to Connors Group, this particular approach is...
  • The official offering titled: Work Measurement: Focusing on Labor Standards Development, will establish a basic understanding of how activity based Predetermined Motion Time Systems fit into the Engineered Labor Standards building life cycle.
  • "While training services and products centered around Labor Standards aren't new to Connors Group, this particular approach is," said John Schiavo, Senior Director and Strategic Lead on this initiative.

Federal, provincial and territorial labour ministers meet to discuss important workplace issues

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Tuesday, March 2, 2021
International labour law, Labour law

GATINEAU, QC, March 1, 2021 /CNW/ - Federal, provincial and territorial labour ministers met virtually today to discuss important workplace issues.

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  • GATINEAU, QC, March 1, 2021 /CNW/ - Federal, provincial and territorial labour ministers met virtually today to discuss important workplace issues.
  • Ministers exchanged on labour standards and policies that support a safe return to the workplace.
  • They also committed to pursue their collaboration on labour issues, agreeing that it is crucial for federal, provincial and territorial governments to work together on these issues for the benefit of all Canadian workers.
  • The federal, provincial and territorial ministers responsible for labour meet regularly to discuss issues of mutual concern that they can collaboratively address.

Government of Canada announces coming into force of important measures to create work environments that are healthier, safer and fairer

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Friday, January 1, 2021
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That is why we are modernizing the Canada Labour Code and making changes to create work environments that are healthier, safer and fairer.

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  • That is why we are modernizing the Canada Labour Code and making changes to create work environments that are healthier, safer and fairer.
  • Employers who do not comply with the Code's occupational health and safety or labour standards provisionscould face a monetary penalty of up to $250,000.
  • The Labour Program has been working closely with stakeholders to help them prepare for the coming into force of these importance changes.
  • The regulatory changes coming into force today will create work environments in which federally regulated workers will be better able to achieve their potential.

The Government of Canada strengthens federal labour standards for work-integrated learning

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Tuesday, September 1, 2020
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The Government of Canada wants to make sure that they are protected while they get that experience, because supporting young Canadians is an investment in the future of our country.

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  • The Government of Canada wants to make sure that they are protected while they get that experience, because supporting young Canadians is an investment in the future of our country.
  • Today, the Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister of Labour, announced the coming into force of changes to federal labour standards.
  • They will have the same labour standards protections as employees, including the right to be paid at least the minimum wage.
  • They may be unpaid and will be entitled to certain labour standards protections set out in the new regulations.

Government releases report of the Expert Panel on Modern Federal Labour Standards

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Thursday, December 19, 2019
Labour law, International labour law, Canada Labour Code

The Government has made important changes to the Canada Labour Code (the Code), but the work to modernize federal labour standards is not done.

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  • The Government has made important changes to the Canada Labour Code (the Code), but the work to modernize federal labour standards is not done.
  • Earlier this year, the Government established the independent Expert Panel on Modern Federal Labour Standards to study, consult and provide advice on five complex issues related to the changing nature of work.
  • The Government will consider the findings of the Expert Panel as it determines how best to move forward on these commitments.
  • "I would like to thank the seven members of the Expert Panel for their advice and recommendations and for contributing their time and expertise to ensuring federal labour standards reflect modern realities.

Government of Canada to provide better work-life balance for middle-class families

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Thursday, August 29, 2019
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They may work several jobs, face unpredictable hours, and lack access to benefits and certain labour standards.

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  • They may work several jobs, face unpredictable hours, and lack access to benefits and certain labour standards.
  • Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, announced that changes to the Canada Labour Code that provide better work-life balance and strengthen workplace standards in federally regulated workplaces will come into effect on September 1, 2019.
  • Better working conditions and work-life balance lead to increased productivity, decreased absenteeism, and enhanced recruitment and retention.
  • For a complete list of changes, please consult the backgrounder on flexible work arrangements and modernizing labour standards .

Expert Panel to provide advice on complex workplace issues facing Canadians

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Wednesday, February 20, 2019
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Important changes to the Canada Labour Code were recently made but the Government's work to modernize the Code isn't done.

Key Points: 
  • Important changes to the Canada Labour Code were recently made but the Government's work to modernize the Code isn't done.
  • Today,the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, announced that the Government has established an independent Expert Panel to study the more complex workplace issues facing Canadian employers and workers.The process to select panelists was lengthy, thorough and extensive.
  • The other Panel members are Richard Dixon, Mary Gellatly, Dalia Gesualdi-Fecteau, Kathryn A. Raymond, Q.C., W. Craig Riddell and Rosa B. Walker.
  • One strong message was repeated throughout the consultations: The way Canadians work has changed, but federal labour standards have not.