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Union Density in Canada, 2000 – 2010

From 2000 to 2010, union membership in Canada increased by approximately 19%, but during the same time period total union density in Canada declined from 32.8% to 30.8%.

2010-2011 Migrant farm workers report published

Report finds federal government complicit in Canada’s abuse of migrant farm workers

Canada’s most comprehensive annual report on the challenges facing migrant farm workers has been released. It confirms that abuse and exploitation of migrant farm workers are rampant in Canada’s agriculture industry.

By the Numbers: Government Benefits 2011

An overview of this year’s government benefits for the Canadian Pension Plan (CPP) and the Quebec Pension Plan (QPP); Old Age Security (OAS); Unemployment Insurance (UI); and Workers Compensation.

Walmart Watch launches new website, reinvigorates program

Walmart Watch, a program seeking to hold Walmart fully accountable for its impact on communities, workers, the retail sector, the environment and the economy, recently launched a new website to challenge Walmart to more fully embrace its corporate responsibilities and live up to its position as the world’s retail industry leader.

Black History Month

In December 1995, the House of Commons gave its unanimous consent to, “take note of the important contribution of black Canadians to the settlement, growth and development of Canada, the diversity of the black community in Canada and its importance to the history of this country, and recognize February as Black History Month.”