WORKING IN EXTREME COLD DURING THE PANDEMIC

This winter, we will still have to deal with periods of intense cold like in previous years, with the added challenge of the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the milder temperatures experienced to date in the southernmost parts of Canada, we have to be prepared for the extreme cold weather to come and the added complexity of Read more about WORKING IN EXTREME COLD DURING THE PANDEMIC[…]

Tamil Heritage Month: Remembrance, Resilience, and Resistance

We celebrate Tamil heritage each January, as the federal government expressed it, “to recognize the contributions that Tamil-Canadians have made to Canadian society, the richness of the Tamil language and culture and the importance of educating and reflecting upon Tamil heritage for future generations.” This year’s Tamil Heritage Month theme is Remembrance, Resilience and Resistance. Read more about Tamil Heritage Month: Remembrance, Resilience, and Resistance[…]

CUPW Statement on Canadian Labour Congress support for Bill Morneau’s Candidacy for OECD Secretary General

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers objects to the decision of the CLC to join with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce to support the appointment of Bill Morneau to the position of OECD Secretary-General. In our view Mr. Morneau’s actions as Finance Minister demonstrated that he is exactly the wrong type of person to head Read more about CUPW Statement on Canadian Labour Congress support for Bill Morneau’s Candidacy for OECD Secretary General[…]