B.C.’s legal-aid lawyers vote overwhelmingly for job action

B.C.’s legal-aid lawyers vote overwhelmingly for job action

in Mar 14, 2019

[ad_1] Low-income British Columbians in need of legal services could find themselves in trouble next month. This, after the association that represents the province’s legal-aid lawyers voted overwhelmingly to begin job action on April 1. READ MORE: Alberta commits $70M to legal aid services In a March 11-13 vote, 97 per cent of the 590-member[…]

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Ontario premier says management-level jobs will be axed amid health-care system overhaul

Ontario premier says management-level jobs will be axed amid health-care system overhaul

in Mar 13, 2019

[ad_1] CAMBRIDGE, Ont. – Premier Doug Ford says there will be management-level job losses as a result of the planned merger of 20 provincial health agencies into one. Ford says people in the local health integration networks, such as CEOs, presidents and vice-presidents will be axed, but front-line jobs will be protected. READ MORE: Ontario[…]

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Alberta commits $100M to 16 green transportation projects

Alberta commits $100M to 16 green transportation projects

in Mar 12, 2019

[ad_1] Alberta is ponying up $100 million to kick-start new green transportation projects, including a truck that can drive long distances while delivering net-zero greenhouse gas emissions. The truck project is being developed by the Alberta Motor Transport Association. READ MORE: Feds announce initial step to help large emitters cut greenhouse gasses The province is[…]

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Inside workers to vote on City of Calgary’s latest contract offer – Calgary

Inside workers to vote on City of Calgary’s latest contract offer – Calgary

in Mar 12, 2019

[ad_1] The union representing the City of Calgary’s inside workers has cancelled a strike vote that was set for this Friday. Members instead will vote on the city’s latest contract offer. The 4,100 members of CUPE Local 38 are being told the offer from the city is likely the best they can get without taking[…]

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‘Any longer and I would’ve been burnt out’: Former aide to the Queen shares difficulties of job – National

‘Any longer and I would’ve been burnt out’: Former aide to the Queen shares difficulties of job – National

in Mar 12, 2019

[ad_1] Since joining the Royal Family last May, Meghan Markle and her staff have been the subject of much scrutiny. In November, Markle’s personal assistant Melissa Touabti was rumoured to have left her post just six months after joining the team. In December, Markle and Prince Harry reportedly accepted the resignation of their shared private[…]

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20% of Hamilton employers plan to hire this spring: survey – Hamilton

20% of Hamilton employers plan to hire this spring: survey – Hamilton

in Mar 12, 2019

[ad_1] A hopeful hiring climate was revealed for Hamilton for the second quarter of 2019, in the latest ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey. “Survey data reveals that 20 per cent of employers plan to hire for the upcoming quarter,” said Erica Melarangeli of Manpower’s Stoney Creek office. “The remaining 80 per cent of employers plan to[…]

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