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2011 National News Releases - Labour
December 2011
- Minister Raitt announces appointment to the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
[December 21, 2011] - Minister Raitt congratulates Seaspan Marine Corporation and the Canadian Merchant Service Guild on ratification of new agreement
[December 15, 2011] - Minister Raitt congratulates Algoma Central Marine and the Captains and Chiefs Association on first agreement
[December 15, 2011] - Minister Raitt Congratulates Purolator and the Canada Council of Teamsters on New Agreement
[December 9, 2011]
November 2011
- Minister Raitt refers Marine Atlantic concerns to the Canada Industrial Relations Board
[November 25, 2011] - Minister Raitt Meets with Leaders at the C.D. Howe Institute
[November 18, 2011] - nav canada and CAW-Canada Reach New Agreement
[November 18, 2011] - Minister Raitt engages labour ministers from the Americas on economic and social recovery
[November 02, 2011] - Minister Raitt recognizes new collective agreements for MTS Allstream workers
[November 01, 2011]
October 2011
- The Governments of Canada and the Dominican Republic announce the conclusion of labour cooperation agreement negotiations
[October 31, 2011] - Minister Raitt announces reappointment to the Canadian Artists and Producers Professional Relations Tribunal
[October 27, 2011] - Air Canada and CUPE have agreed to a final binding mechanism process, Statement by Statement by the Honourable Lisa Raitt, Canada's Labour Minister
[October 21, 2011] - Minister Raitt congratulates OC Transpo and the Amalgamated Transit Union for extending collective agreement
[October 20, 2011] - Government of Canada announces appointment of new governor to the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
[October 19, 2011] - St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation and CAW-Canada reach new agreements
[October 14, 2011] - Minister Raitt recognizes new collective agreement for Port of Quebec Longshoremen
[October 14, 2011] - Minister Raitt announces appointment of Mr. John Beckett to the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
[October 13, 2011] - Minister Raitt announces reappointment of Mr. Donald A. Hurst to the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
[October 13, 2011] - Minister Raitt announces appointment of Ms. Sophie Dennis to the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
[October 13, 2011] - Minister Raitt refers Air Canada concerns to the Canadian Industrial Relations Board
[October 12, 2011] - Members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) division responsible for Air Canada's flight attendants have rejected the tentative agreement – Statement by Honourable Lisa Raitt, Canada's Labour Minister
[October 10, 2011] - Minister Fletcher and Minister Raitt issue joint statement on illegal strike actions by Garda screeners at Pearson International Airport
[October 07, 2011] - Minister Raitt participates in the 15th Annual Launch of Fire Prevention Week 2011
[October 06, 2011] - Media Advisory - The Honourable Lisa Raitt will deliver an address at the 15th Annual Launch of Fire Prevention Week 2011
[October 05, 2011] - Canada’s Labour Minister applauds safety excellence in electricity industry
[October 04, 2011] - Media Advisory - The Honourable Lisa Raitt will deliver a keynote speech and present the awards at the Canadian Electricity Association Occupational Health and Safety Awards
[October 03, 2011] - Minister Raitt applauds new agreement between Algoma Tankers Limited and the CMSG
[October 03, 2011] - St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation and CAW-Canada reach tentative agreements
[October 03, 2011]
September 2011
- Notice to strike, National Automobile, Aerospace, Transportation and General Workers Union of Canada (CAW-Canada) - Statement by the Honourable Lisa Raitt
[September 30, 2011] - Canada's Labour Minister promotes best practices in workplace health and safety
[September 27, 2011] - Media Advisory - The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Canada's Labour Minister, will deliver a speech at the Canada's Safest Employers Award 2011 Gala
[September 26, 2011] - Air Canada and CUPE reach tentative agreement
[September 20, 2011] - Notice of intent from Canadian Union of Public Employees, Statement by the Honourable Lisa Raitt
[September 16, 2011] - Canada's Labour Minister Acknowledges the Important Role of Canadian Workers
[September 05, 2011] - Minister Raitt congratulates Shaw Media and the Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada on new agreement
[September 2, 2011]
August 2011
- Minister Raitt congratulates the Saint John Airport and the Public Service Alliance of Canada on new agreement
[August 25, 2011] - Canada's Labour Minister meets with representatives of the Canadian port sector to discuss important industry issues
[August 08, 2011] - Minister Raitt discusses healthy workplaces with safety organization
[August 05, 2011] - Canada’s Labour Minister meets with key stakeholders in Vancouver to discuss issues related to women in the workforce
[August 04, 2011] - Minister Raitt meets with stakeholders to discuss international labour issues
[August 04, 2011] - Minister Raitt congratulates Air Transat and Canadian Union of Public Employees on new agreement
[August 04, 2011] - Media Advisory - Lisa Raitt and Russ Hiebert will host a round table to exchange views and seek input on international labour affairs
[August 03, 2011] - Media Advisory - Lisa Raitt and Kerry-Lynne Findlay will host a round table discussion to exchange views and seek input on issues that women face in the workforce
[August 03, 2011] - Canada’s Labour Minister meets with key stakeholders in Winnipeg to discuss issues related to women in the workforce
[August 02, 2011]
July 2011
- Minister Raitt meets with stakeholders to discuss labour issues
[July 25, 2011] - Minister Raitt applauds new agreement between Shaw Media and CEP
[July 22, 2011] - Labour Minister appoints arbitrator in Canada Post dispute
[July 22, 2011] - Canada’s Labour Minister meets with key stakeholders to discuss issues related to women in the workforce
[July 21, 2011] - The Honourable Lisa Raitt will host a roundtable with key business and labour representatives to exchange views and seek input on issues that women face in the workforce
[July 20, 2011] - Minister Raitt meets with the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering
[July 19, 2011] - Minister Raitt Meets with Key Stakeholders to Discuss Labour Issues
[July 13, 2011]
June 2011
- Harper Government's Restoring Mail Delivery for Canadians Act Receives Royal Assent
[June 26 2011] - "Restoring Mail Delivery for Canadians" Act
[June 25 2011] - Air Canada and CAW-Canada, Local 2002, Reach Agreement
[June 16 2011] - Federal Government will Introduce the Postal Services Continuation Act
[June, 15, 2011] - Federal Government Will Introduce the Continuing Air Service for Passengers Act
[June 14, 2011] - Work stoppage at Air Canada; Statement by the Honourable Lisa Raitt
[June 14, 2011] - CAW-Canada, Local 2002, 72 hour strike notice; Statement by the Honourable Lisa Raitt
[June 11, 2011] - New collective agreement between Telus Communications and Telecommunications Workers' Union; Statement by the Honourable Lisa Raitt
[June 10, 2011] - Minister Raitt urges Canada Post and CUPW to reach an agreement
[June 10, 2011] - Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) – Urban Operations Unit commences rolling strikes: Statement by the Honourable Lisa Raitt.
[June 03, 2011]
May 2011
- Minister Raitt urges Canada Post and CUPW to reach an agreement
[May 31, 2011] - CUPW – Urban Operations Unit gives 72 hour strike notice: Statement by the Honourable Lisa Raitt.
[May 30, 2011] - Minister Raitt urges Canada Post and CUPW to reach an agreement
[May 20, 2011] - Minister Raitt visits Port Metro Vancouver to highlight historic agreement
[May 10, 2011] - Media Advisory - The Honourable Lisa Raitt will deliver an address in recognition of the collective agreement reached between the British Columbia Maritime Employers Association and International Longshore and Warehouse Union Canada (Longshoremen)
[May 09, 2011] - Minister Raitt Applauds BC Port Agreement
[May 06, 2011]
March 2011
- Government of Canada announces appointment of new president to Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
[March 25, 2011] - Minister Raitt applauds new agreement between the Saskatoon Airport Authority and the Public Service Alliance of Canada
[March 11, 2011] - Canada's Labour Minister visits the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
[March 11, 2011] - Minister Raitt applauds new agreement between Handlex and Teamsters
[March 08, 2011]
February 2011
- Minister Raitt applauds new agreement between CP and CAW
[February 24, 2011] - Minister Raitt applauds new agreement between the Port of Saint John Employers Association and the International Longshoremen's Association
[February 22, 2011] - CP and CAW-Canada reach tentative agreement: Statement by the Honourable Lisa Raitt.
[February 15, 2011] - Minister Raitt applauds new agreements between CN and CAW-Canada
[February 14, 2011]
January 2011
- Canada's Labour Minister holds economic consultations in Thunder Bay
[January 27, 2011] - Canada's Labour Minister meets with Mexican Secretary of Labour
[January 25, 2011] - Canada's Labour Minister and U.S. Secretary of Labour discuss labour issues
[January 21, 2011] - Canada's Labour Minister holds economic consultations in Winnipeg
[January 18, 2011] - Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers of Labour underscore commitment to well-being of workers and employers
[January 17, 2011] - Canada's Labour Minister holds workplace safety roundtable in Iqaluit
[January 14, 2011] - Media Advisory - The Honourable Lisa Raitt along with the Honourable Jennifer Howard will hold a news conference following the meeting of federal, provincial and territorial ministers responsible for labour
[January 14, 2011]
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