New numbers obtained by the Manitoba Nurses Union and shared exclusively with Global News show claims filed to the Workers Compensation Board have jumped more than 300 per cent over five years. Continue reading
The auditor general, Michael Pickup, discussed his findings to the House of Assembly on Tuesday. Continue reading
The week kicks off with Steps for Life, a 5k walk to spread awareness for families effected by workplace tragedy. Continue reading
The International Day of Mourning commemorates those who have died in a workplace injury or illness and highlights the need to have safer, healthier practices in place to protect employees. Continue reading
The Saskatchewan government said the province’s 6,500 volunteer firefighters will have access to the same presumptive coverage as their professional counterparts. Continue reading
Michael Swan filed the lawsuit in Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench late last year seeking damages for lost compensation and benefits, improper paycheque deductions and in lieu of reasonable notice. Continue reading
The City of Calgary has saved nearly $60 million in the workplace by cutting down on jobs and streamlining efficiency, but new provincial legislation may throw off the city’s streamlined system. Continue reading
Mike Swan is seeking damages for lost compensation and benefits, improper paycheque deductions and in lieu of reasonable notice. Continue reading
As of Dec. 3 there have been 47 work related fatalities in Saskatchewan this year, and the Saskatchewan Federation of Labour are calling on new regulation. Continue reading
The stats don’t always reflect the stories of those who were lost, but professor Sean Tucker says there are steps that can be taken to reverse the deadly trend. Continue reading