Right to Work Laws are Not the Canadian Way
In the last few months Brad Wall's Saskatchewan Party government has included right-to work legislation as part of its labour law reforms, and Alberta’s Wildrose Party campaigned on a right-to-work platform in the province's April 2012 election. Now Ontario Progressive Conservative leader Tim Hudak has released a white paper calling for right-to-work laws in Ontario. Sadly right-to-work proposals are no longer restricted to the right-wing Tea Party movement in the U.S. – they have become part of the mainstream political discourse in Canada.
UFCW Canada Local 1869 members at the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority Laundry Operations celebrated their 6th Anniversary as UFCW Canada members with a BBQ and prizes. More than 100 Local 1869 members enjoyed the sun and great food over their lunch breaks, along with music, some dancing and a lot of laughs.
The 2012 Youth Internship Program (YIP) Ontario Phase One (June 17-22) session ended in 
"The Prairie School once again proved to be a resounding success with registrations from across the Prairies exceeding capacity, " says 
A large group of UFCW Canada activists came out on July 1 to the Toronto Pride Parade to support human rights and inclusiveness, and join thousands at one of the city’s largest annual public celebrations.
Where is the job growth strategy that the Conservative Government promised to deliver? The numbers released in June by the Statistics Canada show just a mediocre picture of job creation in Canada.
