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Model language for collective agreements

April 16, 2019
These model clauses are suggested language that unions can use to develop proposals on domestic violence for collective bargaining. Using the principles and language adapted from precedents in Canada and Australia, this language can serve as a starting point. This resource will continue to link to new clauses as they are negotiated by Canadian unions.
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BC’S operation solidarity

November 13, 2018
In 1983, labour and activist organizations alike across the province, including unions, environmental, religious, social justice and women’s rights groups, came together over the course of several weeks through escalating actions in what would effectively become the largest political protest in BC’s history. (Source: BC Labour Heritage Centre) In the spring of 1983, British Columbians re-elected the Social Credit Party, headed by William (Bill)…
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Striking workers shot and killed while marching with their families

September 29, 2018
On September 29, 1931, coal miners from nearby Bienfait gathered with their families, along with several hundred other miners and their families, to parade through the streets of Estevan in order to draw attention to their strike. The RCMP confronted them, attempting to block and break up the procession, then opened fire on the crowd. Three miners were killed and…
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Songs of solidarity and social justice

August 18, 2018
One of Canada’s earliest folk music festivals was held on August 18, 1961 at Oval Park in Orillia, Ontario. The struggles of working people for fairness and social justice have been, and are still the focus of many folk singers. So many songs are linked to the history of unions and the lives of workers – a part of labour…
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Striking pulp mill workers gunned down by local farmers in northern ontario

February 10, 2018
On February 10, 1963, one of the bloodiest labour conflicts in Canadian history took place when armed local farmers clashed with striking workers in the small community of Reesor Siding – a tragic case of working people being turned upon each other, spurred on by corporate greed. A month earlier, on January 14, the 1,500 members of Local 2995 of…
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#PourquoiAttendre l’équité?

March 1, 2017
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TWILH – The BC Solidarity Coalition

November 3, 2015
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CLC report: Corporate Tax Freedom Day is January 30 – Big businesses hoard cash from tax giveaways, not investing in jobs

January 13, 2013
OTTAWA – A research study by the Canadian Labour Congress shows that CEOs in Canada could be dancing in their suites to celebrate Corporate Tax Freedom Day on January 30. Their companies will by then have paid their share of taxes to all levels of government for the entire year. “Corporate income taxes amounted to only 8.3% of all government…
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