On the 28th day of April, we lower our flag to half mast, lay a wreath donning a ribbon or light a candle. But most of all we think of those lives that perished, and the lives that are altered forever due to injury at work. In a moment of silence it is you we […]
Earth Day
Over 50 years ago in the spring of 1970 millions of Americans flooded into their streets demanding environmental protection. A Senator by the name of Gaylord Nelson took these voices and forced the issue of the negative impact of pollution and later that year the US congress authorized to create a new federal agency to […]
just a coffee break..?
Coffee breaks are taken away in the name of production, meeting project deadlines and securing bonuses for the corporation and others. In some cases people don’t have or are not even allowed to take these very valuable little breaks because the minimum code of labour standards is what it is, a very minimum. Many workers […]
The Right to Strike is supreme in Canada
Toronto, ON – The Supreme Court of Canada has affirmed that the right to strike is essential to meaningful collective bargaining. “This is a great start to the new year,” said a satisfied IAM Canadian General Vice President Dave Ritchie. “We pride ourselves in that 99 per cent of our collective agreements are settled without […]
Whiteshell Local Lodge 608 is looking to document it’s history
We are looking forward to creating an online history of Local Lodge 608. Are you a current, former or retired member of Lodge 608? Do you have some interesting stories or anecdotes about the growth and developement of Local Lodge 608? Please contact us at why@mts.net