Fred Stafford writes for The Nation regarding TVA’s nuclear program and the need for public funding saying "However the TVA manages to secure funding for a new nuclear plant, and no matter whether it’s a small modular reactor or a modern large nuclear plant, it would be a tremendous achievement for clean energy and public power.
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The Manitoba Federation of Labour (MFL) will be hosting two info sessions on Sept 13 & 19 for affiliates to help understand what the government’s new anti-scab/essential services legislation means for how unions bargain and how strikes take place.
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The Society of United Professionals’ Bruce Power Local is making its mark in the Bruce region by championing nearly $2.5 million in donations to community organizations and projects since 2010.
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The Council of Canadian Locals (CCL) held its bi-annual meeting last week in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
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IFPTE Locals from coast to coast celebrated Labour Day this week.
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The Winnipeg Free Press published an opinion piece by the Society of United Professionals/IFPTE Local 160 President Michelle Johnston celebrating Canada’s model for nuclear fuel storage.
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SCMMA/IFPTE Local 222 board members were pleased to attend the 2024 Saskatoon Pride Parade on June 22 and walk with colleagues as part of the City of Saskatoon's float.
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The Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) will once again be giving out the AIL/Jack Layton Labour Post-Secondary Scholarship in partnership with American Income Life (AIL) Canada.
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The TEAM Board is pleased to announce the hire of their new Executive Director, Katherine Johnson.
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On June 10, the Society Hydro One Local/IFPTE Local 160’s Annual Council was held with close to 100 Delegates and guests in attendance. This year’s council theme was “Rising Together: Facing Challenges With Resiliency.”
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Canada is closer than ever to achieving a universal public drug plan. The Pharmacare Act, introduced to Parliament in February 2024, was passed this week.
Read MoreThe Society/IFPTE IFPTE Local 160’s Coalition of Racialized Professionals (CORP) hosted several events recently.
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The Society was proud to sponsor Ontario Tech University’s Capstone Design Exhibition and Competition.
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The Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) has launched a campaign fighting for meaningful legislation that will better protect all Ontario workers from the dangers of heat stress in the workplace.
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The Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) seeks nominations from affiliates, Local unions, and Labour Councils for the Solidarity & Pride Champion Award.
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Manitoba's unions along with the Manitoba Federation of Labour (MFL) are celebrating two key labour law changes that workers have been fighting for over the last fifty years – single step union certification set at 50 per cent +1 (card check) and a ban on scabs.
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IFPTE recently became the latest affiliate of the AFL-CIO’s Maritime Trades Department (MTD), agreeing to affiliate at the MTD 2024 Executive Board meeting on May 2nd.
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SUP’s Secretary-Treasurer, Laurie Reid, presented at the Ontario Legislature's Committee on the Interior to speak against the government's proposed Bill 165.
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The IFPTE Council of Canadian Locals held its semi-annual meeting earlier this week.
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The Society of United Professionals (SUP/IFPTE Local 160) organized a comprehensive tour of Bruce Power located in Tiverton, Ontario for IFPTE affiliates and guests from labour and community.
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