Category Archives: Labour
Glimmer of hope in contract talks as 22,000 N.B. public workers near strike vote
FREDERICTON — There are some promising signs a deal could be reached between the provincial government and 22,000 public sector workers, who could take a strike vote as early as Sept. 7, CUPE New Brunswick president Steve Drost said Friday. Drost
Lawsuit argues Iowa’s unemployment benefit cuts are illegal
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — A proposed class-action lawsuit claims that Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds’ decision to cut off enhanced unemployment benefits for tens of thousands of residents violated state law and asks a court to reinstate their eligibility.
NYC mandates vaccinations for public school teachers, staff
NEW YORK (AP) — All New York City public school teachers and other staffers will have to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, officials said Monday, ramping up pandemic protections as the nation's largest school system prepares for classes to start
Liberals and NDP play to strengths on campaign trail while Tories carve new path
OTTAWA — As the federal election campaign entered its second full week, the Liberals painted themselves as the trusted guardians of universal health care and the New Democrats promised to be true environmental stewards by ending fossil fuel subsidies. ...
Editorial Roundup: New England
Boston Globe. August 14, 2021. Editorial: Give us happy hour, or give us... a referendum on happy hour
US jobless claims hit a pandemic low as hiring strengthens
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of people seeking unemployment benefits fell last week for a fourth straight time to a pandemic low, the latest sign that America's job market is rebounding from the pandemic recession as employers boost hiring to
Trudeau follows Singh, promising ‘consequences’ for unvaccinated federal workers
OTTAWA — Public servants who can get vaccinated and choose not to will face "consequences" for their decision if the Liberals are returned to power, Justin Trudeau said Tuesday as the issue of vaccine mandates exploded on the campaign trail. Just
Ontario pauses reopening, issues vaccine policy for some workers as Delta spreads
TORONTO — Ontario will pause further reopening, start offering third COVID-19 shots to vulnerable populations, and require many health and education workers to get vaccinated against the virus or take regular tests, the government announced Tuesday. B...
Stocks end higher on Wall Street as Big Tech climbs
TOKYO — Stocks capped another wobbly day of trading on Wall Street with more gains Thursday, as strength in technology and health care companies outweighed a pullback elsewhere in the market.
US jobless claims near pandemic low as economy strengthens
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell for a third straight time last week, the latest sign that employers are laying off fewer people as they struggle to fill a record number of open jobs and