News by subject: AVO

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) shared its disappointment that the federal government did not make amendments to its proposed changes to capital gains taxation....

This National Blood Donor Week (June 10 to 16), Héma-Québec would like to warmly thank Quebecers for their ongoing commitment and generosity. National Blood Donor Week is the perfect time to shine the spotlight on the essential contributions made by...

The Union of Safety and Justice Employees (USJE), alongside members of the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) ? as well as allies ? will be holding a rally in front of Treasury Board building in Ottawa with a strong message to "Scrap the...

Students in afterschool programs from across Pennsylvania were joined by educators, program professionals, community leaders and legislators to share their support for and experiences with afterschool programs at the 2024 Afterschool Advocacy Day,...

KCSA Strategic Communications, a leading integrated communications firm, has formally expressed its support for the rescheduling of cannabis under the Controlled Substances Act from Schedule I to Schedule III, in a letter addressed to the Drug...

Paramedics represented by Unifor Local 1359 are rejecting arbitration and urging the District of Sault Ste. Marie Social Services Administration Board (DSSMSSAB) to return to the bargaining table to negotiate a fair deal. "Our members are frustrated...

The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) is deeply disappointed in today's announcement by Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland that the federal government plans to proceed with tax changes that will add undue pressure and financial strain on...

The New York State Legislature passed new legislation today, championed by the New York State Conference of Teamsters, requiring Amazon and other major warehouse operators to design their facilities to put worker safety first. The Teamsters and...

New Jersey Teamsters are hard at work lobbying to advance two pieces of legislation critical to improving conditions for workers throughout the state. One bill would ban mandatory attendance at captive audience meetings, while another would require...

Enbridge Gas' proposal to eliminate the evening and overnight emergency response shift will jeopardize the lives of customers and nearby residents, says Unifor....

On October 28, 2012, a tragic incident occurred in Roxbury, Massachusetts, where a young man, DeAndre Russ, was fatally shot after a party. David Yarde, who was just 21 years old at the time and had a 2-year-old disabled son, was quickly charged and...

The Artsakh Union has launched an advertisement campaign challenging COP29 host Azerbaijan to fulfill its alleged vision of a "COP of Peace" by releasing its political prisoners. The campaign comes amid the opening week of the Bonn Climate Change...

Today, the New York State Legislature passed the Restaurant Reservation Anti-Piracy Act (S.9365/A.10215), becoming the first state in the nation to pass legislation intending to combat the trend of predatory software flooding the online restaurant...

The following is a statement from Teamsters Local 59 President and Business Representative Jeff Sharp regarding ongoing contract negotiations with the Steamship Authority:...

The Teamsters are joining Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and a bipartisan coalition of over 30 Senators in demanding that Amazon cooperate with a congressional inquiry requesting information on its exploitative Delivery Service Partner (DSP) program....

Today, Vote for Abortion, a people-powered reproductive rights movement inspiring people to use their voices this November, announced that it is kicking off its campaign on June 8 with a bus tour across Phoenix, ending with a rally outside of the...

Today, Don Samuels, a candidate for Congress in Minnesota's Fifth Congressional District, held a press conference to address Minnesota Reformer political reporter Max Nesterak's article published yesterday about his opponent, Rep. Ilhan Omar,...

At yesterday's Senate Finance Committee hearing, Imperial Tobacco Canada (ITCAN) sounded the alarm on the extraordinary new powers sought by the Minister of Health to unilaterally overrule the established and robust regulatory process for therapeutic...

The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) welcomes the introduction of Bill 69, Assurant la gouvernance responsable des ressources énergétiques et modifiant diverses dispositions législatives, which was tabled today in Quebec's National...

Six consumer organizations warned state Senate and Assembly leaders that a budget trailer bill proposed by the governor would cut the public out of insurance rate review and cost consumers billions....

Amidst global economic uncertainty and turbulence, Ontario defined benefit pension plans continue to show remarkable resilience, boasting positive financial outcomes....

Unifor members employed by Expertech, a wholly owned subsidiary of Bell Canada Enterprises Inc., ratified new collective agreements following several weeks of voting in Quebec and Ontario.  The new agreements cover approximately 730 members who work...

A group of parents advocating for youth safety online joined Frank McCourt, Founder of Project Liberty, today, to discuss the role that social media played in the loss of their children, the resulting impact on their families and the actions...

Joint Statement from the Leaders of the United States, Argentina, Austria, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Colombia, Denmark, France, Germany, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Spain, Thailand, and the United Kingdom on Gaza: "As leaders of countries...

On behalf of Main Street Virginian families, Driving Force Action (DFA) thanks Governor Youngkin and Attorney General Miyares for refusing to participate in California's government-knows-best ban on internal combustion engine (ICE) automobiles. The...

Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH), the region's largest health care organization, announced today the launch of a major brand and reputation analysis project aimed at better understanding how the health care system is perceived in the communities it...

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) issued an open letter to all Mayors and Councillors ahead of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) meeting in Calgary this weekend highlighting the need to for municipal governments to...

Today, Governor Jared Polis signed the historic House Bill 1164, "Free Menstrual Products to Students," which will require Colorado schools to provide free period products for students in all middle and high schools by 2028. He was joined at a...

On June 5, 2024, Solvay USA, LLC (Solvay), part of the Syensqo group, filed petitions to counter unfair imports that are injuring the American vanillin industry. Solvay filed the petitions with the U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S....

The Teamsters commend Representatives Haley Stevens (D-MI), Donald Norcross (D-NJ), Chris Smith (R-NJ), and Mike Lawler (R-NY) for introducing the Warehouse Worker Protection Act in the U.S. House of Representatives, which would hold corporations...

In the face of global economic uncertainty, many organizations are bracing for slow growth over the coming...

In a milestone for organized labor, the Amazon Labor Union has formally affiliated with the 1.3 million-member International Brotherhood of Teamsters. The affiliation supplies renewed representation and stronger resources for Amazon workers ? behind...

A group of Indigenous CEGEP students are speaking up about the harmful and unjust effects of Law 14 on Indigenous young people and their communities in Quebec. Law 14, formerly known as Bill 96, aims to promote and protect the French language in...

Free public sunscreen dispensers are coming to 40 locations across 8 provinces in Canada this summer in the third year of a pilot project to fight skin cancer by making sunscreen more accessible. The initiative is led by Save Your Skin Foundation, a...

In a short video message, posted by the World Health Organization's (WHO) @DrTedros account on X/Twitter...

Since the release of the National Inquiry Report on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people, and the related 231 Calls to Justice and Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak's "Métis Perspectives" report, which include 64 Calls to...

After claiming for the past three years and five months that he lacks the authority to secure our borders, President Biden today acknowledged that he has had the authority all along. The problem is that the Executive Order he issued today is riddled...

A major piece of legislation that will change the social fabric of Canada is closer to becoming law. On Monday, members of parliament voted in favour of the Liberal government's pharmacare bill after passing third reading in the House of Commons. The...

Rights4Vapers, Canada largest vapers' rights movement, invites Physicians for a Smoke Free Canada, Action on Smoking and Health Canada, and Quebec Coalition for Tobacco Control to join the vaping community to discuss a path forward for vaping...

Unifor applauds the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)'s announcement today of new supports for local Canadian news, in conjunction with its regulatory plan to modernize Canada's broadcasting framework. "Unifor has...

Heart & Stroke is very pleased with Education Minister Bernard Drainville's decision to install automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in all public schools across Quebec, including primary schools, high schools, vocational training centres and...

Responding to the passage of Bill C-64, the Pharmacare Act by the House of Commons, Stephen Frank, President and CEO of the Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association has made the following statement. "Canada's life and health insurers believe...

Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, issued the following statement in response to the Auditor General of Canada's performance audit report on Combatting Cybercrime:...

The third discussion paper in a series by the Power Workers' Union (PWU) was released today, https://www.pwu.ca/system-reliability-risks/ . These papers are offered to prompt discussion on better ways for Ontario to meet its growing electricity...

Fueled by the increasing effects of climate change, wildfire smoke has a significant and growing impact on air quality and lung health. To reduce lung health harm, the American Lung Association and Canadian Lung Association are collaborating to raise...

?The National Defence and Canadian Armed Forces Ombudsman has released a report titled Defending Wellness: A Systemic Investigation of the Canadian Armed Forces' (CAF) Health Care Complaint Process. The investigation identifies unfairness and...

Unifor welcomes the passing of the third reading of the federal pharmacare bill, bringing Canada one step closer to making universal pharmacare a reality....

"We the Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7), fully endorse and will stand behind the comprehensive deal outlined by President Biden that would lead to an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, the release of all the hostages, a significant and sustained...

The Quebec Coalition for Tobacco Control, Physicians for a Smoke Free Canada and Action on Smoking & Health (ASH Canada) are disappointed by the joint statement issued on World No Tobacco Day (WNTD) by the Minister of Health, the Hon. Mark Holland,...

ARUP Laboratories is backing a federal lawsuit filed by the American Clinical Laboratory Association (ACLA) challenging the FDA's final rule to regulate laboratory-developed tests (LDTs) as medical devices. The lawsuit states that the FDA does not...