Monthly Archive: February 2014

Feb 28

Region 2 Political Action Conference – March 22, 2014

Region 2 Political Action Conference – March 22 2014   To: REGION 2 LECs Re: REGION 2 POLITICAL ACTION CONFERENCE SATURDAY MARCH 22, 2014 Delta Meadowvale 6750 Mississauga Road – just south of the 401 Mississauga, ON Phone: 1-800-422-8238 Fax: 1-905-542-4036 Room rates: Double/single $109.00 plus taxes Shared with another member $54.50 plus taxes Friday …

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Feb 04

News from C.A.L.M. Unifor study shows that unionization reduces poverty

Unifor study shows that unionization reduces poverty What have unions ever done for us? They reduce poverty, for one. As part of its Rights at Work campaign, Unifor pulled together the data from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) on some of the world’s most developed countries to compare the impact of unionization …

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Feb 04

Weekend Educational February 22 & 23, 2014

Region Two Weekend Educational February 22 & 23, 2014 – Click here for application Dealing with Workplace Conflict Duty to Accommodate: A Tool for Inclusive Workplaces Health & Safety: Level 1 Reducing the Gap: The Importance of Pay Equity in Union Work Stewards 1: Making a Difference in the Workplace Union Skills for Workplace Investigations

Feb 04

Fantino must resign

OPSEU January 31, 2014  Veterans Affairs minister Julian Fantino must resign immediately as a result of the callous behavior he’s demonstrated against veterans and his government’s controversial decision to shut down eight regional offices, says the president of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union. “Julian Fantino’s bullying, disrespect and indifference aimed against our veterans is nothing …

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