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Trade unions in the UK and US have become more powerful despite political interference and falling memberships

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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Even more surprisingly perhaps, those same workers – in a dispute with three of America’s biggest car manufacturers – were later praised by Donald Trump.

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  • Even more surprisingly perhaps, those same workers – in a dispute with three of America’s biggest car manufacturers – were later praised by Donald Trump.
  • Meanwhile in the UK, Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has pledged to repeal anti-strike laws, and “unequivocally” support the right to strike.
  • There is a shifting balance of power towards the unions, with employers increasingly agreeing settlements in the strikers’ favour.

Low numbers and high barriers

  • This culminated in 2016 legislation which established high legal barriers for strike action, such as requiring a 50% turnout, or placing tight restrictions on where and how pickets can be conducted.
  • In the US, striking rights are weaker still, with the balance of power overwhelmingly favouring employers.
  • For younger workers, with no memory or experience of what unions have achieved in the past, the numbers are even lower.
  • Only 4.4% of US workers aged 16 to 24 are members of a union, and in the UK it’s just 3.7%.

Striking a blow

  • The US saw a peak of 52.8 million lost working days in 1970, and a low of 200,000 in 2014.
  • In the UK, 29.5 million working days lost in 1979 went down to as little as 170,000 in 2015.
  • This snowball effect will only embolden unions further, and aggrieved workers will feel more confident about standing up to their employers.
  • Both parties need to accept that trade unionism is experiencing a revival few thought possible – and one that shows no signs of stopping.


Steven Daniels is a member of the University and College Union (UCU).

Mining Association of Canada statement on the Supreme Court of Canada's opinion on the constitutionality of the Impact Assessment Act (IAA)

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Friday, October 13, 2023
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There are some 20 mining projects currently undergoing federal assessment, and additional projects about to enter the assessment process.

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  • There are some 20 mining projects currently undergoing federal assessment, and additional projects about to enter the assessment process.
  • We call on the Government of Canada and Parliament to respond to the Supreme Court of Canada opinion expeditiously to shorten the period of investment uncertainty.
  • However, most new mining projects and major expansions have been subject to the federal Impact Assessment Act (IAA) and predecessor legislation.
  • The industry is proportionally the largest private sector employer of Indigenous peoples in Canada and a major customer of Indigenous-owned businesses.

Ero Copper Publishes 2022 Sustainability Report

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ero Copper Corp. (TSX: ERO, NYSE: ERO) (“Ero” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the publication of its 2022 Sustainability Report (the “Report”).

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ero Copper Corp. (TSX: ERO, NYSE: ERO) (“Ero” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the publication of its 2022 Sustainability Report (the “Report”).
  • This Report provides an update on the Company’s strategy, practices, performance and management approach to key environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) topics.
  • The Report is available on the Sustainability section of Ero’s website (www.erocopper.com).
  • “Our 2022 Sustainability Report highlights the Company’s commitment to creating value for all stakeholders through responsible mining and corporate citizenship,” said David Strang, Ero’s Chief Executive Officer.

New Towards Sustainable Mining Subscription Service Enables Global Mining Companies to Disclose ESG Data

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, July 18, 2023 /CNW/ - Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM), a performance system that improves environmental and social practices in the mining sector, has launched a new subscription service for global mining companies to publicly report on key sustainability data.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, July 18, 2023 /CNW/ - Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM), a performance system that improves environmental and social practices in the mining sector, has launched a new subscription service for global mining companies to publicly report on key sustainability data.
  • Ioneer, an emerging lithium-boron producer with a mining project in Nevada, is TSM's first subscriber.
  • First established in 2004, TSM helps drive performance improvement at the site level and contributes to securing support for mining activities from the communities where it operates.
  • Demand for minerals and metals are on the rise due to their role as central components in clean energy technologies.

British Columbia Port Work Stoppages Negatively Impacting Mining Sector and Businesses that Rely on Canadian Minerals and Metals

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Tuesday, July 4, 2023
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's ports play an essential role in Canada's mining supply chain, serving as central hubs for the transport of the critical minerals and metals essential to businesses both domestically and internationally," said Pierre Gratton, President and CEO of MAC.

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  • 's ports play an essential role in Canada's mining supply chain, serving as central hubs for the transport of the critical minerals and metals essential to businesses both domestically and internationally," said Pierre Gratton, President and CEO of MAC.
  • Mining is a major user of Canada's ports and is the largest single shipping sector by volume by both rail and marine modes.
  • have immense costs to Canada, include additional operational costs to businesses and reduce confidence in Canada as a destination for investment for supply-chain reliant businesses, such as mining.
  • The industry is proportionally the largest private sector employer of Indigenous peoples in Canada and a major customer of Indigenous-owned businesses.

Canada's Mining Sector Commits to World-Leading EDI Standards

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Thursday, June 22, 2023
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"The global mining industry continues to be very male-dominated and here in Canada it is also homogeneously white.

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  • "The global mining industry continues to be very male-dominated and here in Canada it is also homogeneously white.
  • "TSM has a track record of driving performance in the mining industry and these new additions, which received unanimous support from our members, are just what we need to transform the mining sector into one that is more inclusive and successful."
  • Canada's mining sector employs 665,000 people directly and indirectly across the country.
  • The industry is proportionally the largest private sector employer of Indigenous peoples in Canada and a major customer of Indigenous-owned businesses.

New Gold Publishes 2022 ESG Report

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TORONTO, June 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - New Gold Inc. ("New Gold" or the "Company") (TSX: NGD) (NYSE American: NGD) is pleased to announce the publication of its 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance Report (the "2022 ESG Report").

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  • TORONTO, June 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - New Gold Inc. ("New Gold" or the "Company") (TSX: NGD) (NYSE American: NGD) is pleased to announce the publication of its 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance Report (the "2022 ESG Report").
  • The 2022 ESG Report is available on New Gold's Sustainability Microsite, accessible through our website at www.newgold.com .
  • "With the release of our 2022 ESG Report, we are acknowledging the incredible work done by our teams and community partners," stated Patrick Godin, President and CEO.
  • For the 2022 ESG Report, the Company once again mapped against the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) to expand how New Gold communicates performance to stakeholders.

Mining Association of Canada Announces New Chair

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, June 14, 2023 /CNW/ - The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) is pleased to announce that Carolyn Chisholm, General Manager, External Affairs for Rio Tinto Canada, has been elected Chair of MAC for the next two-year term.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, June 14, 2023 /CNW/ - The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) is pleased to announce that Carolyn Chisholm, General Manager, External Affairs for Rio Tinto Canada, has been elected Chair of MAC for the next two-year term.
  • Carolyn is also a strong proponent of enhancing EDI and sustainability in the mining sector and has served as Chair of MAC's Towards Sustainable Mining Governance Team over the past two years.
  • Carolyn assumes the Chair position with several decades of experience in the mining industry.
  • The industry is proportionally the largest private sector employer of Indigenous peoples in Canada and a major customer of Indigenous-owned businesses.

Hudbay Announces Release of its 20th Annual Sustainability Report and Launches Company Purpose Statement

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Along with this release, Hudbay has launched its purpose statement describing the value the company creates and the impact it has while contributing to a low-carbon future:

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  • Along with this release, Hudbay has launched its purpose statement describing the value the company creates and the impact it has while contributing to a low-carbon future:
    We care about our people, our communities and our planet.
  • “Hudbay enjoys a rich history that grounds us and a purpose that leads to a bright future,” said Peter Kukielski, Hudbay’s President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • Additionally, Hudbay engaged with stakeholders, from community members to government officials, through various approaches and strategies designed to meet their needs.
  • Details of the company’s annual and sustainability results can be found on Hudbay’s website at: https://hudbayminerals.com/disclosure-centre/default.aspx and the full Annual Sustainability Report can be downloaded here .

Copper Mountain Mining Publishes 2022 ESG Report

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
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VANCOUVER, BC, June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Copper Mountain Mining Corporation (TSX: CMMC) (ASX: C6C) (the "Company" or "Copper Mountain") is pleased to announce the release of its 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance Report the ("2022 ESG Report").

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  • VANCOUVER, BC, June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Copper Mountain Mining Corporation (TSX: CMMC) (ASX: C6C) (the "Company" or "Copper Mountain") is pleased to announce the release of its 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance Report the ("2022 ESG Report").
  • The 2022 ESG Report highlights the achievements of Copper Mountain's sustainability program, demonstrating the Company's progress toward meeting its ESG targets and affirming its dedication to sustainable practices.
  • "Our 2022 ESG Report outlines the advances we have made in performing to best-in-class industry standards and pursuing innovative solutions to mitigate climate impact and create a lower-emissions future," stated Gil Clausen, Copper Mountain's President and CEO.
  • The 2022 ESG Report reflects the progress the Company has made since the issuance of its 2021 inaugural ESG report and provides an overview of its performance with respect to key ESG components, including energy and greenhouse gas ("GHG") emissions, reclamation and biodiversity, tailings management, water stewardship, and community support.