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OTTAWA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Le Syndicat canadien de la fonction publique (SCFP) s’est rendu au Parlement aujourd’hui pour réclamer une stratégie nationale de la main-d’œuvre en éducation à la petite enfance. Candace Rennick, secrétaire-trésorière nationale du SCFP, et les membres du Groupe de travail national de la garde à l’enfance ont remis des milliers de pétitions à Patty Hajdu, ministre de l’Emploi et des Familles, et à Anna Gainey, secrétaire d’État à l’Enfance et à la Jeunesse. Des milliers...

OTTAWA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) was on Parliament Hill today calling for a national child care workforce strategy. CUPE National Secretary-Treasurer Candace Rennick and members of the union’s National Child Care Working Group delivered thousands of petitions to Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families, and Anna Gainey, Secretary of State for Children and Youth. Thousands of child care workers and their supporters signed the petitions demanding that the f...

CALGARY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The union representing a Calgary care worker fatally stabbed by a client with a history of violence is calling on the province to accept and implement the recommendations of the inquiry report released today. In October of 2019, Deborah Onwu, an employee of Woods Homes Society, was stabbed 19 times while working alone with Brandon Newman – then a resident of the society. Newman had complex needs, a history of violence, and assorted cognitive and mental health issues. O...

Halifax, NS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bridgewater municipal workers, represented by Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 1092, voted 100% in favour of a strike. “The last thing we want to do is go on strike,” said CUPE 1092 President Megan Daurie, “but the offers from the town don’t even begin to address our concerns. They’re trying to offer us minimal raises, cut out banked overtime, and limit long term disability all while prices across the province skyrocket.” CUPE 1092 filed for conciliation on...

MILFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PBIRx, Inc., a national leader in pharmacy benefit consulting and auditing, is proud to announce exciting updates reflecting the growth and strength of its Clinical Operations team. Andrew Reis, RPh, MBA has been named Director of Clinical Consultants. With over 20 years of experience in pharmacy benefit management, Andrew brings deep industry knowledge and leadership expertise from prior roles at OptumRx, Catamaran, and NMHCRx. At PBIRx, he leads strategic clin...

ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) today released The Harvest Economy, a new economic impact study highlighting the vital role the U.S. grain and feed industry plays in powering jobs, tax revenues, and economic growth across America. Among the study’s key national findings: $401.7 billion in total economic output (1.3% of U.S. GDP) 1.16 million jobs supported, including direct, supplier, and induced employment $85.9 billion in total wages and benefit...

CALGARY, Alberta--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) will respond to the expected release today of the Fatality Inquiry regarding the death of Deborah Onwu. Onwu was a Calgary resident and a Family and Youth Councillor employed by Woods Homes who was stabbed nineteen times by a client on October 3, 2019. Onwu was a member of CUPE, and the union requested the Inquiry following her death. Present at today’s news conference will be: Raj Uppal, CUPE Alberta President Tro...

CALGARY, Alberta--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) will respond to the expected release tomorrow of the Fatality Inquiry regarding the death of Deborah Onwu. Onwu was a Calgary resident and a Family and Youth Councillor employed by Woods Homes who was stabbed nineteen times by a client on October 3, 2019. Onwu was a member of CUPE, and the union requested the inquiry following her death. Present tomorrow at the news conference will be: Raj Uppal, CUPE Alberta Presi...

CALGARY, Alberta--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Le SCFP 8125, qui représente les agent(e)s de bord de WestJet, a officiellement déposé un avis de négociation en vue de conclure une nouvelle convention collective. « Les agent(e)s de bord de WestJet méritent que toutes leurs heures travaillées soient rémunérées, peu importe qu’ils et elles s’affairent aux contrôles de sécurité avant l’embarquement ou aux tâches d’après-vol », déclare Alia Hussain, présidente du SCFP 8125. « Le travail non payé, c’est inaccept...

CALGARY, AB--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CUPE 8125, representing WestJet flight attendants, has officially served notice to bargain a new collective agreement. “WestJet flight attendants are professionals who deserve to be paid for every minute they’re on the job, from pre-boarding safety checks to post-flight duties,” said Alia Hussain, President of CUPE 8125. “Unpaid work is unacceptable, and it’s time for that to end.” Flight attendants across Canada are standing up for better treatment. This summer, A...