O Canada - Column by Rick Grylls

I was reflecting on our national anthem and the pledge we once were taught about protecting "our home and native land" — and about how I feel we have been over taken by foreign interests...

Health & Safety Newsletter - January 2010

The Government is selling the land that our fathers fought and died for with the hope to give their families a better future.

Health & Safety Newsletter - December 2009

It's the season to be jolly. Christmas and many topics are discussed in this issue.

Workforce Focus - Labour Force Participation - September 2009

In this issue, labour force participation is discussed.

Union Membership in Canada: A 2009 Update - September 2009

Each year Statistics Canada publishes a review of unionization in “Perspectives on Labour and Income”just in time for Labour Day.

The Word - Vol. 5 (August 2009)

Organizing workers from coast to coast. Find out the latest...

WHSC Invites Students to Apply for 2009 Scholarships

Employers in the service and manufacturing sectors, where many young workers are employed, comply less with Ontario health and safety law than those outside of these sectors, according to the Ontario Ministry of Labour (MOL).

The 2009 Federal Budget: Preliminary Canadian Labour Congress Analysis

More analysis to follow The Budget includes many quite small spending and tax initiatives.

It’s time for legislation!

There is growing recognition that “violence” goes far beyond physical acts, to include various forms of psychological violence. Workplace violence has been broadly defined as “any incident in which a person is abused, threatened or assaulted in circumstances related to their work. These behaviors would originate from customers or co-workers at any level of the organization. This definition would include all forms of harassment, bulling, intimidation, physical threats/assaults, robbery and other intrusive/ unwanted behaviors.”

Federal Election 2008

As you may know, we are in the process of creating a CAW Federal Election Factbook that will be sent out to all local unions (including a French version for Quebec) aimed at ensuring Stephen Harper does not get a majority government!

McGuinty Government Is Committed To Safe And Healthy Workplaces

Ontario is seeking input to determine if current protections against workplace violence under the Occupational Health and Safety Act should be enhanced or clarified.

Rally For Quality Public Health Care in Ontario

CAW members in Ontario are being urged to take part in five regional rallies around the province on Saturday, September 27 in support of public health care.

Labour Day Message: Lean and mean has gone too far

In the final weeks and days of my tenure as president of the Canadian Auto Workers union, I am troubled by the sheer volume of bad news stories that are emerging from the economy in Canada and around the world.