Tag: Labour

BC labour shortage by 2016 may not mean increased opportunity

| March 25, 2013 | 0 Comments
BC labour shortage by 2016 may not mean increased opportunity

Baby boomers retiring part of looming skilled BC labour problems The job market in British Columbia is changing. Soon we will no longer be asking the old, familiar question: ’where are the jobs for all the unemployed workers?’ Instead, employers will be wondering where to find the workers (especially those with any skills) for all [...]

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Eureka! Labour relations in Alberta explained by NHL hockey

| January 8, 2013 | 0 Comments
Eureka! Labour relations in Alberta explained by NHL hockey

An Alberta Labour Relations Board official suddenly realizes how the world works, and immediately rules in favour of the employer. By David Climenhaga All but forgotten amidst the rejoicing about the tentative end of the National Hockey League lockout reached during the Feast of the Epiphany on Sunday was the truly remarkable epiphany that occurred [...]

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Canadian labour unions demand Walmart to respect rights of employees

| December 14, 2012 | 0 Comments
Canadian labour unions demand Walmart to respect rights of employees

Global action involving Canada and 9 other countries hopes to change Walmart policy Beacon Staff Reporter Leading labour organizations from around the globe joined forces with community members on Friday to make an important stand for change at Walmart. The labour unions took a stand and asked the retailer to start respecting the rights of [...]

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Survey: Expanding post-secondary education critical to labour shortage

| August 19, 2012 | 0 Comments
Survey: Expanding post-secondary education critical to labour shortage

Alberta economy snapshot for June 2, 2012

| June 2, 2012 | 0 Comments
Alberta economy snapshot for June 2, 2012

Analytics could help tackle labour shortage in Canada

| April 11, 2012 | 0 Comments
Analytics could help tackle labour shortage in Canada

Slump in Ontario has national implications

| March 9, 2012 | 0 Comments
Slump in Ontario has national implications

Coalition of Alberta business groups call for government action on labour shortages

| March 2, 2012 | 0 Comments
Coalition of Alberta business groups call for government action on labour shortages

Ontario’s unemployment rate climbs to 8.1%

| February 8, 2012 | 0 Comments
Ontario’s unemployment rate climbs to 8.1%

Medicine Hat has lowest work force participation rate in Alberta

| February 7, 2012 | 0 Comments
Medicine Hat has lowest work force participation rate in Alberta