As another round of collective bargaining gets underway, SCMMA Local 222 launched its “Fairness at Work, Fairness for Everyone” campaign, highlighting the importance of SCMMA members being treated in a fair and respectful manner by the employer, in the workplace and at the negotiating table.
Read MoreIFPTE was one of nine unions honored this week at the United States Department of Labor (DOL), which held a ceremony celebrating unions representing more than a century of service to workers.
Read MoreThe Society of United Professionals/IFPTE Local 160 President, Michelle Johnston, has reached out to the new federal Minister of Labour, Steven MacKinnon, who filled the post in July after former Labour Minister Seamus O’Regan announced that he would be stepping down.
Read MoreFred Stafford writes for The Nation regarding TVA’s nuclear program and the need for public funding saying "However the TVA manages to secure funding for a new nuclear plant, and no matter whether it’s a small modular reactor or a modern large nuclear plant, it would be a tremendous achievement for clean energy and public power.
Read MoreThe Manitoba Federation of Labour (MFL) will be hosting two info sessions on Sept 13 & 19 for affiliates to help understand what the government’s new anti-scab/essential services legislation means for how unions bargain and how strikes take place.
Read MoreThe Society of United Professionals’ Bruce Power Local is making its mark in the Bruce region by championing nearly $2.5 million in donations to community organizations and projects since 2010.
Read MoreThe Council of Canadian Locals (CCL) held its bi-annual meeting last week in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Read MoreIFPTE Locals from coast to coast celebrated Labour Day this week.
Read MoreThe Winnipeg Free Press published an opinion piece by the Society of United Professionals/IFPTE Local 160 President Michelle Johnston celebrating Canada’s model for nuclear fuel storage.
Read MoreSCMMA/IFPTE Local 222 board members were pleased to attend the 2024 Saskatoon Pride Parade on June 22 and walk with colleagues as part of the City of Saskatoon's float.
Read MoreThe Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) will once again be giving out the AIL/Jack Layton Labour Post-Secondary Scholarship in partnership with American Income Life (AIL) Canada.
Read MoreThe TEAM Board is pleased to announce the hire of their new Executive Director, Katherine Johnson.
Read MoreOn June 10, the Society Hydro One Local/IFPTE Local 160’s Annual Council was held with close to 100 Delegates and guests in attendance. This year’s council theme was “Rising Together: Facing Challenges With Resiliency.”
Read MoreCanada is closer than ever to achieving a universal public drug plan. The Pharmacare Act, introduced to Parliament in February 2024, was passed this week.
Read MoreThe Society/IFPTE IFPTE Local 160’s Coalition of Racialized Professionals (CORP) hosted several events recently.
Read MoreThe Society was proud to sponsor Ontario Tech University’s Capstone Design Exhibition and Competition.
Read MoreThe Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) has launched a campaign fighting for meaningful legislation that will better protect all Ontario workers from the dangers of heat stress in the workplace.
Read MoreThe Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) seeks nominations from affiliates, Local unions, and Labour Councils for the Solidarity & Pride Champion Award.
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