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Starbucks Canada perking up benefits, pay amid ‘critical staffing shortages’

mdunne — Fri, 29 Oct 2021 19:00:32 +0000

Starbucks Canada is raising wages and benefits amid “critical staffing shortages” and a renewed commitment to the well-being of its workers. Beginning in January 2022, the company says its starting wages will be increased to a dollar above provincial minimums, while workers who’ve been with the company a year will receive a six to 10 per […]

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Liberals promising to protect employers mandating coronavirus vaccines

bwolfe — Thu, 09 Sep 2021 19:00:42 +0000

Amid the ongoing federal election campaign, the Liberal Party is promising to table legislation that would allow employers to request proof of a coronavirus vaccination without fear of a legal challenge. While few details were provided, the legislation would pertain to vaccination requirements for employees and customers, according to a press release. Read: Where do […]

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CFIB, Unifor clashing over proposed $15 federal minimum wage

mdunne — Fri, 14 May 2021 19:00:47 +0000

The head of the country’s largest private sector union says Parliament should raise the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour and possibly put future increases into the hands of an independent commission. Unifor president Jerry Dias says an independent commission could be comprised of key stakeholders to research the effects of minimum wage policy […]

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