Momentum and unions prepare for new Corbyn campaign after revolt
Supporters of Corbyn gear up for Labour leadership election after overwhelming vote of no confidence from party MPs Grassroots organisations such as Momentum and some of the biggest trade unions [...]
Brazil: Rio Polica Strike, Threaten Olympics
Police have threatened to continue their strike during the Olympic Games, which are set to begin in August.
Colombia: Peace Deal Ends Decades of Conflict
The ITUC has welcomed the ceasefire agreement between Colombia’s government and FARC, which heralds the end of more
USA: Universal Base Income
How Andy Stern, the former head of the 2-million-strong SEIU, came around to the idea of giving everyone, even non-workers,
Global: Annual World Wealth Report
Extreme social divisions are exposed in the annual World Wealth Report which shows the super-rich are getting even richer, while
Global: The world’s losers are revolsting
THE world has enjoyed an unprecedented run of peace, prosperity and cooperation the last 25 years, but now that might be
Probationary Period
What is the probationary period for new employees? A new employee, sessional or part-time employee shall be on probation until they have worked over 1040 hours. Upon completion of the [...]
Holidays
What days are considered statutory holidays? New Year’s Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Civic Holiday, Labour Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, [...]
