Altered Lives Project: Jacqueline’s story – UFCW 175
Mississauga, Ont. – July 14, 2017 – For more than 22 years, Jacqueline has worked in a food manufacturing facility on several production lines in Southwestern Ontario.
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National Day of Mourning – April 28, 2017
Toronto – April 25, 2017– Each year on April 28, Canadians from across the country gather to light candles, wear ribbons, and remember the thousands of workers who have been killed, injured, or made ill as a result of work-related incidents.
Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) Awareness Day - February 28
Toronto – February 23, 2017 – Each year, the last day of February marks Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) Awareness Day.
Cannabis industry must respect workers' rights, says National President Paul Meinema
Toronto – January 6, 2017 – When it comes to workplace safety and rights for cannabis workers in Canada, the recent report by the Task Force on Cannabis Legalization and Regulation leaves some labour advocates a bit dazed and confused.
National Day of Mourning - April 28, 2016
Toronto – April 12, 2016 – Every year on April 28, people across the country gather, light candles, and wear ribbons as they pay their respects and remember the thousands of men and women who have been killed, injured or suffered illness as a result of work-related incidents.
Tell Bangladesh to live up to its safety promises
Dhaka, Bangladesh – February 16, 2016 – A new report slams the government of Bangladesh for failing to comply with agreements made after the Rana Plaza tragedy to ensure workplace safety and the right of workers to form unions without reprisal.
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