By the Numbers: Government Benefits 2011
An overview of this year’s government benefits for the Canadian Pension Plan (CPP) and the Quebec Pension Plan (QPP); Old Age Security (OAS); Unemployment Insurance (UI); and Workers Compensation.
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Walmart Watch launches new website, reinvigorates program
Walmart Watch, a program seeking to hold Walmart fully accountable for its impact on communities, workers, the retail sector, the environment and the economy, recently launched a new website to challenge Walmart to more fully embrace its corporate responsibilities and live up to its position as the world’s retail industry leader.
Black History Month
In December 1995, the House of Commons gave its unanimous consent to, “take note of the important contribution of black Canadians to the settlement, growth and development of Canada, the diversity of the black community in Canada and its importance to the history of this country, and recognize February as Black History Month.”
Hamilton Day of Action: The People vs. US Steel
UFCW Canada activists gathered in Hamilton on Jan. 29 to join over 10,000 people from across Ontario to stand in solidarity with locked out Steelworkers and to send a very strong message to the Stephen Harper government about pension rights.
“Rise Up For Your Rights!”
UFCW Canada members recently made a strong statement for human rights by joining over 400 activists in Ottawa to participate in the “Rise Up for Your Rights!” Conference organized by the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC).
Happy Lunar New Year!
On Feb. 3 thousands of Canadians from coast to coast will celebrate Chinese New Year – the Year of the Rabbit – by spending time with friends and family in numerous fun-filled activities to mark year 4709 on the lunar calendar.
Cargill more than triples profits
Cargill Inc. – one of UFCW Canada’s largest employers and one of the world’s largest food companies – is reporting banner profits for last year. In fact, Cargill recently announced net profits of $1.49 billion for 2010, representing a 304% increase from this time last year.
New webCampus courses
UFCW Canada members, their families, and the union’s social justice partners are now free to sign-up for two new highschool online webCampus courses.
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