Operations resumed at the Port of Montreal on May 1 after an act of Parliament ended a general strike of dockworkers, but labor issues contributed to a drop in decline in volumes and revenue in 2020,
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With less than two months remaining in a stressful, disruptive school year, front-line school staff say this week’s approval to book their vaccinations has arrived too little, too late.
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“I know this is a real disruption for both kids and parents,” Kenney said in a 6 p.m. address Tuesday, where he did not take questions from reporters.
“But with the current level of community spread, we have about 80,000 students and staff in isolation, and we’ll soon reach a point where many schools won’t be able to operate.”
Author of the article: Kathleen Smith
Publishing date: May 03, 2021 • May 3, 2021 • 3 minute read • Citizens rallied in Blyth in front of Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson s office Feb. 26 to promote the Stay Home If You Are Sick Act, which would allow for seven days paid sick leave, three days of unpaid sick leave and 14 days of paid sick leave during a pandemic. Handout
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Premier Doug Ford’s government was called on to pass a 14-day sick-leave motion, Bill 239. But the government voted against the measure aimed at supporting essential workers.
After voting down the proposed plan of 14 days, the government introduced legislation to require employers to provide three paid sick days for employees if they miss work due to COVID-19.
Union Demands CPPIB Ditch Brazil Water Privatization Involvement
The acquisition and privatization of a Brazil public water firm are socially harmful and economically risky moves, says CUPE.
Canada’s largest union is demanding that the $387.1 billion Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) abandon its investment in a private water and sewage treatment service provider in Brazil. The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) said CPPIB is taking part in a “risky” sell-off of public water and sewage infrastructure being led by controversial President Jair Bolsonaro.
“The involvement of the CPPIB in support of Bolsonaro’s privatization program would serve to legitimize his disregard for the needs of the population,” the CUPE said in a letter earlier this month to CPPIB President and CEO John Graham.