by SEIU Branch Local 1 | May 22, 2018 | CLC, OFL News, Union News
A premier-in-waiting? Ontario PC leader Doug Ford hasn’t even been on the job for 2 months, but he’s certainly had his fair share of blunders and gaffes. And, as Ford remains unclear about many of the hard details of his own plans, members of the press and public...
by SEIU Branch Local 1 | Nov 24, 2017 | CLC, Health & Safety, OFL News, Union News
Jeff, Bill 148: Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act just passed third reading, making Ontario the 4th province/ state across North America to adopt $15 minimum wage legislation.“The $15 minimum wage will put money where it is deserved and most needed, into...
by SEIU Branch Local 1 | Nov 24, 2017 | CLC, Health & Safety, OFL News, Union News
Congratulations to each and every one of you!Bill 148 – has officially finished the amendment process and will now be going for 3rd reading. We expect the final vote to take place on Wednesday, November 22, probably quite early in the day. Jeff, together, we made this...
by SEIU Branch Local 1 | May 31, 2017 | CLC, OFL News, Union News
May 30, 2017 10:04 A.M. Ministry of Labour The Ontario government has announced its intention to introduce proposed legislation, The Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act, 2017. The legislative proposals include broad ranging amendments to Ontario’s Employment...
by SEIU Branch Local 1 | May 25, 2017 | CLC, OFL News, Union News
(Toronto, ON) – There are many missed opportunities in the long-awaited Changing Workplaces Review final recommendations, says the Ontario Federation of Labour. While the report recognizes the urgent need for changes to Ontario’s employment and labour law, it must...
by SEIU Branch Local 1 | May 15, 2017 | CLC, Health & Safety, OFL News, Union News
For Workers Injured or Killed on the Job Safer and Healthier Workplaces — Just One Election Away Every year, thousands of Canadians are killed or injured on the job or die from work-related diseases. Yet, this is something few of us think about when we mark our...
