… families and loved ones of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, Two-Spirit, and gender diverse people … event in honour of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne, … families and loved ones of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, Two-Spirit, and gender diverse people …
… to labour law reform to Missing and Murdered Aboriginal Women and Girls to the Canada Pension Plan. "Unifor is a … table," Dias said. "Issues such as violence against women, tax policy, Aboriginal issues, and health care have a … OAS and GIS, flexible family work leaves, violence against women, fisheries, Coast Guard, transportation, CRTC, supply …
… to labour law reform to Missing and Murdered Aboriginal Women and Girls to the Canada Pension Plan. "Unifor is a … table," Dias said. "Issues such as violence against women, tax policy, Aboriginal issues, and health care have a … OAS and GIS, flexible family work leaves, violence against women, fisheries, Coast Guard, transportation, CRTC, supply …
… woman everywhere could identify with you, Lisa – because women everywhere still face an epidemic of sexism which, … violence,” said Payne. “It is a reminder to all of us as women in positions of power that our job will always have … – of changing things for the next generation of young women.” LaFlamme said in her acceptance speech that it “was …
… the disproportionate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on women, highlighted school and child care closures as a key component of the dramatic drop in women’s workforce participation since March. Members shared … of schools and child care facilities. This is hitting women particularly hard, both at work and at home.” The …
… equity dimension to these temporary EI changes too. Women, for instance, benefited the most. According to the data, 80 % of unemployed women accessed regular benefits in November, more than … and undefined work schedules – jobs that overrepresent women and workers of colour. By increasing the numbers of …
… from 2020 to 2021. Smith also announced that transgender women will be banned from participating in women's sports competitions. “In attacking trans youth, … from 2020 to 2021. Smith also announced that transgender women will be banned from participating in women's sports …
… The members and executives for seven standing committees – Women, Aboriginal and Racialized Workers, Young Workers, … the Centre for Research and Education on Violence Against Women and Children at the University of Western Ontario, … The members and executives for seven standing committees – Women, Aboriginal and Racialized Workers, Young Workers, …
… Chief Philip Stewart and Michelle Audette of the Native Women’s Association of Canada. Audette will discuss what … to be done the address murdered and missing Aboriginal women. Actor and activist Danny Glover will address council … Chief Philip Stewart and Michelle Audette of the Native Women’s Association of Canada. Audette will discuss what …
… united and ready to return to the bargaining table. “These women are absolutely united, and have been steadfast on … actions and job postings. LAIH is a shelter that serves women and children escaping domestic violence. Unifor is … united and ready to return to the bargaining table. “These women are absolutely united, and have been steadfast on …
… stations across Afghanistan that supported the rights of women and girls. Death threats from the Taliban forced them … than $70,000 to support the Afghan media workers, Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan and the Afghan Youth Engagement and …
… universally-accessible childcare program, a pillar for women doubly-hit by the COVID-19 crisis. “The pandemic disproportionately hurt women, particularly those in low-income jobs,” said Dias. “A … would remove a major hurtle to the full participation of women in the workforce as we work together to rebuild our …
… language on equal pay for equal work, adoption of Unifor’s Women’s Advocate Program, new harassment and … Larry McIntyre, Local 462 Unit Chair. The addition of the Women’s Advocate Program in this new three-year agreement … language on equal pay for equal work, adoption of Unifor’s Women’s Advocate Program, new harassment and …
… the name of the girl’s mother to show her daughter that women are important. Women beneficiaries are taught water-smart farming methods … the name of the girl’s mother to show her daughter that women are important. Women beneficiaries are taught …
… donation to the Welcome Centre Shelter for Women & Families as the Bob Chernecki Charity of Choice recipient. The Windsor shelter is dedicated to help women and families end the cycle of poverty and violence in … Executive Director of the Welcome Centre Shelter for Women & Families. The one-thousand-dollar UNSTC Eric John …
… is vital for all of New Brunswick. More than 13,000 men and women work directly in the industry, and another 9,000 jobs … is vital for all of New Brunswick. More than 13,000 men and women work directly in the industry, and another 9,000 jobs …
… of our day – including missing and murdered Aboriginal women, the Syrian refugee crisis, suicides among Canadian … Wells, for a project on missing and murdered Aboriginal women Sports Photo: Fred Lum, Globe and Mail (87-M), for a … Wells, for a project on missing and murdered Aboriginal women Community Media: Ian Hitchen, The Brandon Sun (191) …
… against two-spirit, gay, bisexual, and queer men, trans women and men who have sex with men. "While this shift … discrimination against men who have sex with men and trans women. The union asserts that CBS and Héma-Québec should ask … against two-spirit, gay, bisexual, and queer men, trans women and men who have sex with men. "While this shift …
… attacks before they happen,” said Lisa Kelly, Unifor’s Women’s Director, who will be leading a seminar on this … of workplace harassment, and has successfully negotiating women’s advocates in more than 350 workplaces across Canada, … attacks before they happen,” said Lisa Kelly, Unifor’s Women’s Director, who will be leading a seminar on this …
… empowered to defend good jobs, healthcare, education, and women’s rights in an era of Ford government austerity. “Now … National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. To mark the 30 th anniversary of the Montreal … both in our workplaces and in society. The power of women was further emphasized, as Canadian Olympians Sarah …
… deferral period for men who have sex with men and trans women from donating blood will be reduced to 3 months. “A … discrimination against men who have sex with men and trans women. The union asserts that CBS and Héma-Quebec should ask … deferral period for men who have sex with men and trans women from donating blood will be reduced to 3 months. “A …
… Bay, Ontario Workers at the Port Arthur Health Centre, all women, are members of local 229, working as appointment … for work. The employer seems bent on continuing to devalue women’s work and make profits off the back of workers. These women need your support! Please check out some of the …
… her long-standing activism, she was the first to set up a Women’s Committee and a Human Rights Committee for her … notes that the challenges she faces as a new immigrant women and person of color made her stronger. She learned to … trying to raise her children (both girls) in a world where women, especially women of color have to fight twice as hard …
… sent a shockwave around the world. Our collective grasp on women’s rights is frail, even, clearly, in countries that view themselves as world leaders. Generations of women have had to fight against the systematic and … sent a shockwave around the world. Our collective grasp on women’s rights is frail, even, clearly, in countries that …
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