Minister Blackburn Announces New Ergonomics Provisions
Posted October 15, 2007 from Human Resources and Social Development Canada
TORONTO, ONTARIO, October 15, 2007 The Honourable Jean-Pierre Blackburn, Minister of Labour and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, today announced proposed amendments to regulations under the Canada Labour Code to prevent occupational injuries due to hazards arising from poor ergonomics in federally regulated workplaces. The announcement was made at the 38th Annual Conference of the Association of Canadian Ergonomists in Toronto.
After
years of job slashing, B.C.'s public service is embarking on a hiring
blitz and introducing measures to keep workers, attract new ones and
boost overall morale.
HAMILTON, ON (October 11, 2007) - Every workplace - no matter the size, industry, or setting - is susceptible to violence. The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) is working to address this serious issue in the new edition of their Violence in the Workplace Prevention Guide.
Posted October 14th, 2007 from the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
Negotiations start up again for PSAC PA bargaining unit
From the PSAC National Site - Posted her 10 October 2007
After the summer break, the members of the PSAC Program and
Administrative Services (PA) negotiating team returned ready and eager
to get down to bargaining with Treasury Board. We are united in our
goal of achieving the best possible agreement for our members.
