Minister of Labour

TEACHER AND EDUCATION WORKER UNIONS TAKING LEGAL ACTION AS FORD GOVERNMENT FAILS TO MEET HEALTH AND SAFETY OBLIGATIONS

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Monday, August 31, 2020

Following the meeting, the unions issued a request to the Minister of Labour that orders be made requiring the Ministry of Education to set standards around physical distancing, cohorting, ventilation, and transportation.

Key Points: 
  • Following the meeting, the unions issued a request to the Minister of Labour that orders be made requiring the Ministry of Education to set standards around physical distancing, cohorting, ventilation, and transportation.
  • As of August 28, the date upon which it said it would respond, the Ministry of Labour had failed to comply with these requests.
  • The government is attempting to deflect blame for their inadequate school reopening plan by creating division among Ontarians.
  • The Premier and the Minister of Education say they will do everything possible to make sure schools are safe.

Minister of Labour meets with stakeholders in Timmins to discuss new and upcoming labour initiatives

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Monday, March 2, 2020

TIMMINS, ON, March 2, 2020 /CNW/ -Today, the Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister of Labour, was in Timmins, Ontario, where she kicked off a Northern Ontario tour to meet with stakeholders to discuss a number of new labour policy initiatives.

Key Points: 
  • TIMMINS, ON, March 2, 2020 /CNW/ -Today, the Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister of Labour, was in Timmins, Ontario, where she kicked off a Northern Ontario tour to meet with stakeholders to discuss a number of new labour policy initiatives.
  • The Minister talked about mental health in workplaces, employees' "right to disconnect" and perspectives on economic development in the region.
  • Minister Tassi made the announcement on behalf of the Honourable Mlanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages.
  • The Minister sought stakeholder views on three new initiatives the Government is piloting to help develop a modern, balanced approach to labour policy.

Special Mediators Appointed to Resolve USW Strike

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Thursday, February 6, 2020

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 06, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Western Forest Products Inc. (TSX: WEF) (Western or the Company) announced today that British Columbias Minister of Labour has appointed Vince Ready and Amanda Rogers as special mediators (Special Mediators) in the United Steelworkers Local 1-1937 (USW) strike pursuant to section 76 of the Labour Relations Code.

Key Points: 
  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 06, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Western Forest Products Inc. (TSX: WEF) (Western or the Company) announced today that British Columbias Minister of Labour has appointed Vince Ready and Amanda Rogers as special mediators (Special Mediators) in the United Steelworkers Local 1-1937 (USW) strike pursuant to section 76 of the Labour Relations Code.
  • The recommendations may be made public by the Minister of Labour within this period.
  • In response to the appointment of the Special Mediators Don Demens, President and Chief Executive Officer of Western released the following statement:
    The coastal forest industry continues to face significant competitive and cost structure challenges.
  • Western has a lumber capacity in excess of 1.1 billion board feet from eight sawmills and four remanufacturing facilities.