69 h. ago ‘A good day is only getting hit three times’: CUPE education workers from across the province demand action at Queens Park as school violence soars across Ontario

TORONTO — On Saturday, hundreds of education workers from across Ontario rallied at Queens Park to demand the Ford government take immediate action to address the growing crisis of violence in schools. The Ontario government has cut billions from public education since 2018, creating a crisis in underfunding and understaffing at schools across the province. […]

Society

3 d. ago Howard Levitt: Why working notice is employment law’s most effective and underused tool, part two

Employers save money, avoid the 'severance lottery' culture and sometimes even get a redemption story along the way

Culture

4 d. ago Fanshawe College cites strike as it postpones fall convocation

Fanshawe College has postponed its fall convocation ceremonies as a strike by college support workers across Ontario enters its fourth week

Sport

4 d. ago Classes cancelled at 2 Ontario college campuses amid support workers’ strike

Two colleges say they've cancelled some of their classes and on-campus activities Thursday as striking support staff joined rallies at several colleges across Ontario.

Society

5 d. ago Protect Our Schools Rally Takes Over Queens Park: CUPE Education Workers Rally at Queen’s Park on Saturday to Demand Increased Funding, Staffing, and Safety in Ontario Schools

TORONTO — On Saturday, CUPE 1328, representing over 2,000 education workers at the Toronto Catholic District School Board, will lead a rally at Queen’s Park to demand that the Ford government take immediate action to address the growing crisis of violence in Ontario schools. Hundreds of CUPE education workers from across the province will gather […]

Society

6 d. ago Five Canadian provinces boost their minimum wage, Alberta now lowest

Five provinces are increasing their minimum wage today to support workers amid affordability issues. The hikes will apply to Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. The provinces have tied their increases to Canada’s steadily growing consumer price index, which is an indicator of inflation. Ontario’s minimum wage is now $17.60 per hour, […]

Other

6 d. ago Howard Levitt: Ontario’s “Working for Workers” legislation turns routine hiring into legal minefield

Recruitment is no longer just about wooing talent. It is about managing liability

Society

1 week ago Howard Levitt: In striking, Canada Post workers are merely fighting against the inevitable

The message could not be clearer: adapt or die. CUPW chose the latter

Society

1 week ago Talks set to resume between striking support workers, Ontario colleges

The union representing 10,000 striking college support workers across Ontario and the College Employer Council will return to the bargaining table on Friday

Society

1 week ago Back to bargaining for striking support workers and Ontario colleges

The strike began Sept. 11. A negotiation session in the presence of a mediator has been scheduled for Sept. 26.

Society

1 week ago Howard Levitt: Charlie Kirk’s murder sparked a crackdown on political speech in the workplace. Canada is not immune

Free speech does not mean freedom from consequences. Especially employment ones

Politics

2 w. ago Strike by Ontario college support workers enters second week

A strike by about 10,000 support workers at Ontario colleges has entered its third week with no end in sight.

Society

2 w. ago Howard Levitt: Employers beware — union drives are swift, stealth and nearly impossible to undo

Once the union is in, you have forfeited the freedom to run your own business

Other

2 w. ago Ontario public servant unions rallying against Ford’s return

Unions representing Ontario public sector workers are holding a rally Thursday outside of Queen's Park to protest the province's return-to-office mandate.

Other

2 w. ago Howard Levitt: Doug Ford is right — remote work was a temporary stopgap, not a permanent entitlement

Unless your contract says otherwise, the company office is your workplace

Other

3 w. ago Howard Levitt: Working notice is an employer’s best weapon against the growing severance industry

Every day or week of working notice reduces the employee’s wrongful dismissal entitlement by the same period of time

Other

3 w. ago Howard Levitt: Employers who tell an employee to ‘retire’ should be prepared to pay

When employers talk of employee 'retirement,' it screams age discrimination and violates an employee's human rights

Other