Podcasts about labour relations

Advocate Tertius Wessels, managing director at Strata G Labour solutions joined Clarence Ford on air on Navigating Multiple Religious Holidays in the WorkplaceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textChristopher Balkaran dives into Canada's Temporary Foreign Worker Program with Professor Jason Foster from Athabasca University. We explore the realities of migrant labor, the economic dependency on foreign workers, and the impact on Canadian workers. Is the program a necessary economic tool, or has it become a permanent fixture in our labor market? Join us for a deep dive into the policies, challenges, and future of Canada's labor force.

David Laws – Serpents, goats and turkeys: A Century of Liberal – Labour relations...with TRE's Giles Brown

ZOOMER SQUAD: CANADA'S AGING POPULATION: FINANCIAL STRAINS, HOUSING CHALLENGES, AND HEALTH CARE UPDATES Guest Host Tasha Kheiriddin is joined by Bob Richardson, Public Affairs Consultant, Bill VanGorder, Chief Advocacy and Education Officer at CARP, and Anthony Quinn, Chief Community Officer at CARP. The panel explored why many seniors prefer to remain in their homes rather than relocate to often-overcrowded nursing facilities. Callers cited concerns about the financial cost and inconvenience of moving, as well as a strong emotional attachment to their long-time residences. LABOUR DISPUTES AND NATIONAL STRIKES IN CANADA  Tasha is joined by Dr. Larry Savage, Professor of Labour Relations at Brock University, and Dr. Ian Lee, Associate Professor at the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University. The youth unemployment rate remains high, with significant struggles among young Canadians. Initially, temporary foreign workers were brought in to address labor shortages in agriculture and manual industries—sectors where Canadians have traditionally shown limited interest. This approach aimed to fill crucial gaps, but the ongoing economic challenges and rising unemployment rates among youth highlight the persistent struggles in the job market. HIGHWAY TRAFFIC THIS LONG WEEKEND & ROAD SAFETY AS KIDS GO BACK TO SCHOOL Tasha is now joined by Ontario Provincial Police's acting Sgt. Nicola Morris and Sgt. Ronald Gardner of Toronto Police Traffic Services. The guests offer essential tips and advice on road safety, which is particularly important with the school season approaching. They highlight crucial do's and don'ts to ensure children stay safe as they return to school, helping parents and drivers navigate increased traffic and potential hazards effectively.

Labour Relations expert, Austin Gamey has advocated for significant changes at the management and board of the SSNIT. He argues that the current board should be dismantled and replaced with a new team.

Good day ladies and gentlemen, this is IRC news, I am Joy Stephen, a certified Canadian Immigration practitioner, and I bring to you this Provincial News Bulletin from the province of Saskatchewan. This recording originates from the Polinsys studios in Cambridge, Ontario. |   As the school year comes to an end, it's the time of year where many youth are looking for summer jobs. The Young Worker Readiness Certificate Course (YWRCC) helps prepare youth entering the job market.  "Education is essential for young people to safely participate in the workforce," Labour Relations and Workplace Safety Minister Don McMorris said. "The Young Worker Readiness Certificate Course prepares youth with the knowledge they need about their workplace rights and responsibilities."  The free online course provides youth with information about workplace health and safety, minimum employment standard legislation and workplace rights and responsibilities.   | You can always access past news from the Province of Saskatchewan by visiting this link: https://myar.me/tag/sk/. Furthermore, if you are interested in gaining comprehensive insights into the Provincial Express Entry Federal pool Canadian Permanent Residence Program or other Canadian Federal or Provincial Immigration programs, or if you require guidance after your selection, we cordially invite you to connect with us through https://myar.me/c. We highly recommend participating in our complimentary Zoom resource meetings, which take place every Thursday. We kindly request you to carefully review the available resources. Should any questions arise, our team of Canadian Authorized Representatives is readily available to address your concerns during the weekly AR's Q&A session held on Fridays. You can find the details for both of these meetings at https://myar.me/zoom. Our dedicated team is committed to providing you with professional assistance throughout the immigration process. Additionally, IRCNews offers valuable insights on selecting a qualified representative to advocate on your behalf with the Canadian Federal or Provincial governments, which can be accessed at https://ircnews.ca/consultant. 

A one day training session structured to nurture business development within Saint Lucia's Early Childhood education sector has been met with expressions of satisfaction by participants.  The exercise was conceptualized to support administrators operating within a sector where over 70% of students are enrolled at privately run institutions.  Sessions were conducted in partnership with the Small Business Development Centre, Department of Labour Relations, National Insurance Corporation and 1st National Bank.

What happens to a nation when its leaders get in bed with the IMF? In this episode, Steve and his guest Daniel Kostzer look at the case of Argentina under President Javier Milei. Daniel is the Chief Economist of the International Trade Union Confederation. They discuss the recent legislative wins by Milei's government, which have sparked mass protests and civil unrest in the country. The reform bill passed by the Argentine Senate includes sweeping austerity measures, privatization, and labor rights cuts. The conversation delves into the factors contributing to the high inflation rate in Argentina, including the country's debt with the IMF, the impact of the pandemic, and external conditions such as the Ukraine-Russian war and drought. Daniel explains that Milei's approach to the economy is characterized by a belief in dollarization. They also discuss the role of the IMF in Argentina and its pro-market, pro-capitalist ideology. They talk about the historical pattern of accumulation in the country, with a constant pendulum swing between the export-oriented neoliberal model and the industrial autonomous development model. Without a clear resolution of this conflict, Argentina will continue to struggle. However, they also highlight the resilience and fighting spirit of the Argentine society, with a strong union density and a comprehensive system of social protection. Daniel Kostzer is the Chief Economist of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-CSI) based in Brussels. He was the senior regional wage specialist for Asia and the Pacific at the INWORK Branch (Inclusive Labour Markets, Labour Relations and Working Conditions), International Labour Organization. Daniel does research in Labour Economics, especially wages and income distribution, poverty alleviation, and the linkages with the broad economic issues. @dkostzer on Twitter

The Ministry has acknowledged the concerns raised by MELPWU and has appealed for continued negotiations to address outstanding issues. According to the Ministry, the Government Negotiations Team, led by the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC), has been in extensive discussions with MELPWU since 2023. These negotiations have made significant progress, with the majority of the items proposed by MELPWU already agreed upon. However, discussions are ongoing for allowances related to Uniform, Special Project, Unsociable, and Communication, which are yet to be finalized. The Ministry has confirmed that negotiations are actively continuing and has called on MELPWU to reconsider their decision to strike. The Ministry urges MELPWU to return to the negotiation table alongside the Government Negotiation Team, which includes representatives from the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Employment and Labour Relations, and the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission. The Ministry appealed to the members of the Medical Laboratory Professional Workers' Union for patience as the negotiations are expedited.

Send us a Text Message.Kristina Ennis is a member of the Mekapisk EnviroBlu Solutions team as the Director of Business Development & Procurement. Kristina is President of the Rotary Club of St. John's East, and is the youngest recipient of a Paul Harris Fellow in the clubs 25+ year history. Outside of the club, Kristina is past public image chair for Atlantic Canada and St. Pierre, and is a Rotary Zone 28 Public Image Mentor providing training and tools to clubs across North Eastern North America to enable communities to thrive. Kristina graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) Co-op with a concentration in HR and Labour Relations from Memorial University in 2014, and is passionate about inclusion and diversity.Courtney ClarkeOriginally from Petty Harbour-Maddox Cove (PHMC),  Courtney Clarke spends her professional life helping financial institutions prevent fraud, money laundering, elder abuse, as well as drug and human trafficking at Verafin.A survivor of gender-based violence, Courtney established the Jane Doe Graduate Award in Anti-Violence Research at Memorial University. Courtney helps women and gender diverse individuals get elected to all levels of government. In 2022, she helped Equal Voice co-author a study on sexual harassment in Canada's legislative Provincial & Federal Assemblies for the Justice of Canada. Chairing Violence Prevention Avalon East (VPAE) up until January 2023, Courtney created Unsafe at Home; a domestic abuse support platform that supported 100+ crisis calls from individuals isolated with abusers during the first two waves of COVID-19. VPAE then worked with Spirit Horse NL to provide free equestrian-based counselling to 500+ survivors, with a program called Stable & Safe. Courtney singlehandedly fundraised over $1-million dollars towards accessibility advancements across all regions of NL, 2019-2021, mostly in partnership with Employment and Social Development Canada.Gillian Pearson: Director of Client Relations & Corporate Communications Robot Interactive + Marketing: Gillian brings over 15 years of experience in public policy, communications, and advocacy to the table. She's been closely involved with key players in the energy sector, both locally and nationally, and has been instrumental in fostering and maintaining relationships with a diverse clientele.Her knack for collaboration has led to involvement in technical bids, Indigenous community engagement initiatives, and strategic information campaigns. In addition to working with clients directly within the sector, Gillian collaborates with various nonprofits such as the Janeway Children's Hospital Foundation and the East Coast Trail Association, who significantly benefit from contributions by the industry. Gillian has an extensive volunteer background and extends her expertise and counsel to local organizations on policy formulation, program delivery, stakeholder relations, and navigating regulatory landscapes and legislative frameworks. She has served on numerous local boards and committees, including as past co-chair of Equal Voice NL.Gillian earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and English, followed by graduate studies with a focus on social and economic#galeforcewins is an inspirational podcast with New episodes every Tuesday evening on Youtube or wherever you get your podcasts.We also launched Gale Force Wins on the Rogers Television Network in St. John's on January 31st 2023 with a series of 12 episodes.You can also visit https://galeforcewins.com/To message Gerry visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerrycarew/To message Allan visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allanadale/

Im Schnitt liegt der bereinigte Gender Pay Gap hierzulande bei etwa 7 Prozent. Eine Zahl, die Vodafone bis vor 5 Jahren mit einer ziemlichen Punktlandung gespiegelt hat. Mittlerweile kann das Unternehmen einen bereinigten Pay Gap von 2,5 Prozent vorweisen — weit unter dem Durchschnitt also. Daran sind die heutigen Gästinnen maßgeblich beteiligt: Felicitas von Kyaw ist Managing Director HR & Labour Relations bei Vodafone. Ihre Kollegin Dr. Claudia Holtschlag arbeitet im HR Analytics & Transformation Management. Seit rund fünf Jahren verfolgen die beiden mit sehr viel Ambition und Herzblut die Vision, den bereinigten Gender Pay Gap bei Vodafone auf 0 Prozent zu setzen. Mit Isa und Kira sprechen Claudia und Feli darüber, warum Diversity und Geschlechtergerechtigkeit in Unternehmen nicht schnell abgehandelt werden können, sondern eine klare und konsequente Haltung erfordern. Wie geht Vodafone mit der Elternzeit um – dem Thema, das häufig als eines der ersten diskutiert wird, wenn es um geschlechterungerechte Bezahlung geht? Wie schaffen es Unternehmen, den Gender Pay Gap zu schließen und sogenannte Altlasten der Ungerechtigkeit loszuwerden, ohne dass es wehtut? Und was sind Best Practices dafür, einen Gender Pay Gap im eigenen Unternehmen gar nicht erst entsteht zu lassen?

Join us in our second episode featuring Elliott Chapman, PhD student at Leeds Beckett University & Expert on Labour Relations in Post-Soviet Societies, as we delve into the economic and political aftermath of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Here, we analyse the dramatic shifts under the shock doctrine and its profound impact on Ukraine's society and governance.

Mortuary Workers Association of Ghana (MOWAG), has notified six government institutions of their intent to embark on a nationwide strike starting November 29, 2023. The institutions include; the Ministries of Health, Employment and Labour Relations, National Security, Finance, Fair Wages and Salaries Commission, and the National Labour Commission.

Former Eskom CEO, Matshela Koko has accused the state of pursuing what he calls a hate crime against him and his family. Koko's remarks follow a decision by the Middelburg Specialised Commercial Crimes Court which struck the corruption case against him and 18 co-accused off the roll on Tuesday afternoon. The court found that there have been unreasonable delays in the case involving alleged corruption to the tune of over R2 billion in the construction of the Kusile Power Station, outside Emalahleni in Mpumalanga. Speaking with members of the media following the court's decision, Koko further accused the state of taking South Africans for a ride. The National Prosecuting Authority says the ruling made by the Middelburg Specialised Commercial Crimes Court has no bearing on the merits of the case except procedures. For reaction into the court's decision, Elvis Presslin spoke to Deputy Chief Executive of Labour Relations at Trade Union Solidarity, Deon Reyneke

In today's episode, we delve into the world of organizational culture with @Lorne Rubis. From the rinks of the @National Hockey League with the @LA Kings to the digital buzz of the dot-com era, to leading HR functions in financial services at @ATB and in education at @Norquest College, Lorne's professional story is one of developing leaders. He believes successful organizations are 'People First and Customer Obsessed'. He believes successful leaders are eternally curious. And in weighing the advice he wants to share most with the next generation of HR professionals, Lorne points to the importance of culture. We discussed why so many organizations get it wrong. And how we fix it. This was another memorable conversation and I hope you enjoy as much as I did recording it.Lorne RubisLorne Rubis has more than 40 years of culture, leadership and transformation experience in various C Suite roles at organizationsthroughout North America and Europe. He currently advises CEOs from start-ups to well established, large corporations in both the private and public sector. He also recently co-founded Belongify (www.belongify.com) to focus on the evolution from inclusion to belonging in organizations.Lorne held the positions of Chief Evangelist and Chief People Officer with ATB Financial and was instrumental in advancing ATB's culture, to where it became widely recognized as one of the top companies to work for in North America.Lorne has held executive positions driving culture and business transformation for a number of companies in the United States, including as an officer of a Fortune 50 company and as Vice President, Operations with the Los Angeles Kings. He has been the CEO of two privately held international companies, is a sought after thought leader, speaker, and cultural strategist.Lorne is a published author (The Character Triangle) and was awarded the 2018 Ivey School of Business/HRD Magazine Canadian Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions to the Human Resource community and advancing the workplace in Canada. In 2020 the HRD Magazine included Lorne in their Global 100 list of top HR Leaders. Lorne holds a Bachelor of Education degree from the University of Alberta and a Master of Science in Industrial and Labour Relations from the University of Oregon. He teaches courses on Culture and HR strategy at the U of Alberta EMBA program and at Harvard's School of Extension. LinkedInWebsiteThinking Inside the BoxConstraints drive innovation. We tackle the most complex issues related to work & culture. And if you enjoy the work we're doing here, consider giving us a 5-star rating, leaving a comment & subscribing. It ensures you get updated whenever we release new content & really helps amplify our message.LinkedInWebsiteApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsSpotifyStitcherPocket CastMatt BurnsMatt Burns is an award-winning executive, social entrepreneur and speaker. He believes in the power of community, simplicity & technology.LinkedInTwitter

Joe Childs, Director of Labour Relations of Civic Service Union 52 and Tracy Foran, first vice-president, Civic Service Union 52 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Noluthando Mthonti Mlambo speaks to Thembinkosi Mkalipi, Chief Director for Labour Relations at the Department of Employment & Labour and Mmatshikhidi Phala, National Spokesperson for the South African National Taxi Council about formalizing the work of taxi drivers and industry workers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Department of Employment and Labour will be embarking on an Employment Equity (EE) Workshop with all trade union federations following a call for all workplaces to review their Employment Equity Plans. The Department says the purpose of the workshop is to familiarise all trade union federations on their roles and responsibilities as members of the Employment Equity consultative forums; and to capacitate them in the implementation of the Employment Equity plans in the workplace to align with Employment Equity amendments. The Employment Equity Amendment Bill of 2020 has been met with mixed emotions, with some members of the coloured community in Johannesburg expressing concern over what they call government's neglect of unemployment in their communities. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Chief Director of Labour Relations at the Department of Employment and Labour, Thembinkosi Mkhaliphi...

Aleem Jaffer is a public speaker and model with Kello Inclusive, and one of the stars of the new docu-series PUSH on CBC and CBC Gem. PUSH is an unscripted series that takes audiences into the inner world of the “Wheelie Peeps,” an unlikely group of friends and wheelchair users, bonded by their shared experience of navigating life on wheel. The show currently airs on Fridays on CBC and online on CBC Gem. Career wise, Aleem is a Job Developer where he helps people with barriers to find meaningful employment and earned a Bachelor of Management in Human Resources and Labour Relations from the University of Lethbridge - graduating with Distinction and a Business Administration Finance Diploma from NAIT. Aleem brings valuable insights on the subject of diversity, being from a minority background, and having Cerebral Palsy- Aleem uses a wheelchair and crutches. Additionally, Aleem has served on the Accessibility Advisory Committee with the City of Edmonton and continues to serve on other committees addressing and advising on disability related issues. Through his work, Aleem aims to educate, create opportunity, and “normalize” disability! https://www.instagram.com/the_aleemjaffer_effect/ https://www.instagram.com/push_cbc/ My Life Without Limits is a podcast by Cerebral Palsy Alberta Music from Soundstripe: Astro Jetson by Mikey Geiger https://app.soundstripe.com/royalty-free-music Carlos is a Hispanic male with cerebral palsy. He has short dark hair, dark eyes, some facial goatee hair, and uses crutches/canes to help him walk.  Leah is a white female with shoulder length red hair, freckles, green eyes, wears glasses and is able bodied.  Follow us on Instagram @mylifewithoutlimitspodcast Support our podcast by buying us a coffee here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mlwlpodcast lison@cpalberta.com for any questions! We acknowledge that what we call Alberta is the traditional and ancestral territory of many peoples, presently subject to Treaties 6, 7, and 8. Namely: the Blackfoot Confederacy – Kainai, Piikani, and Siksika – the Cree, Dene, Saulteaux, Nakota Sioux, Stoney Nakoda, and the Tsuu T'ina Nation and the Métis People of Alberta. This includes the Métis Settlements and the Six Regions of the Métis Nation of Alberta within the historical Northwest Metis Homeland. We acknowledge the many First Nations, Métis and Inuit who have lived in and cared for these lands for generations. We are grateful for the traditional Knowledge Keepers and Elders who are still with us today and those who have gone before us. We make this acknowledgement as an act of reconciliation and gratitude to those whose territory we reside on or are visiting.

Dan Burritt is our host today. Amid inflation and the rising cost of living, lots of Canadian workers in the public and private sector want a closer look at what they're being paid. We discuss the state of labour relations in B.C. with our guests, and hear from listeners. And in the second half of our Monday program, while Mother's Day is a celebratory event for many, the Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society says on average, one in six Canadians experiences infertility. This means that events like Mother's Day can be a painful reminder for prospective parents and guardians. We discuss that topic.

Welcome to another episode of The Shape Of Work Podcast. In this episode we have Kanika Atheya, HR Business Partner at Qualcomm. Kanika sheds light on the tech integration in HR and how aspiring individuals should approach learning such deals."We should be investing in establishing rapport and having a good working relationship, because in every department, every leader will have a different context, their objectives, risks, everything will be different. So, understanding the landscape from that standpoint is very important. ”Kanika did her MA in Human Resource Management and Labour Relations from Tata Institute of Social Sciences. She has almost a decade of experience and has worked in organisations like Wipro and Jumbo Electronics Company Limited.Episode HighlightsApproach to engaging with other departments in the organisation to support the overall business goalsHow are the HR departments adapted to the shift towards remote or hybrid work?Tech integration in HR Follow Kanika on LinkedinProduced by: Priya BhattPodcast Host: Aparajeeta BoroAbout Springworks:Springworks is a fully-distributed HR technology organisation building tools and products to simplify recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, and retention. The product stack from Springworks includes:SpringVerify— B2B verification platformEngageWith— employee recognition and rewards platform that enriches company cultureTrivia — a suite of real-time, fun, and interactive games platforms for remote/hybrid team-buildingSpringRole — verified professional-profile platform backed by blockchain, andSpringRecruit — a forever-free applicant tracking system.Springworks prides itself on being an organisation focused on employee well-being and workplace culture, leading to a 4.8 rating on Glassdoor for the 200+ employee strength company.

This is the second episode of a podcast series entitled: “Teasing the tech”. Our guest speaker, Neil Selwyn, is a professor at the Faculty of Education in Monash University, Australia, and a leading international researcher in the area of digital education. Martin Henry, research coordinator at Education International, will be the host for these series. As technological for-profit giants, such as Google or Microsoft, are playing a major role in education, the transformation of the State and the public sector in the current context makes it important to give attention to changes in labour relations. This will be the focus of today's episode.

BCMA Webinar: It's a Work Emergency! How Labour Relations Impacts Emergency Planning in Museums.   Go beyond the discussion of emergency plans, fire drills, phone trees, and training and really look at the role labour relations can play in the safety and security of your site and staff. Join Valerie Marlow, Assistant Director of Archives and Collections at the Disaster Research Center, and Cornelia Posch, Research Assistant, E.L. Quarantelli Resource Collection for our latest BCMA podcast as they discuss the role your staff plays in emergency preparedness.  Resources:  Emergency Planning Resources for Cultural Organizations BC HERN Canadian Conservation Institute BCMA BRAIN Climate and Emergency Resources

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese had the opportunity to address his government's bill on labour relations before an audience of trade unionists, despite the objections expressed regarding the acceleration of its passage in the Senate. - To νομοσχέδιο της κυβέρνησής του για τις εργασιακές σχέσεις, είχε την ευκαιρία να θίξει ενώπιον ακροατηρίου συνδικαλιστών, ο πρωθυπουργός Άνθονι Αλμπανίζι, παρά τις αντιρρήσεις που εκφράζονται σχετικά με την επίσπευση της ψήφισης του στην Γερουσία.

Africa is joined by Modise Letsatsi, Director of Labour Relations at Department Of Public Service And Administration to talk about the impact of the Public Service Association (PSA) shutdown will have on South Africans. The DPSA says that according to Section 77 of the South African Labour Relations act provides for an economic strike which covers workers across the economy and makes it possible for a shut, but the PSA strike does not fall under that section. The public service will be operating as per normal working hours. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SEESA Labour Law Experts Anel Pistorius and Stefan Tickner discuss the implications of a trade union or a federation of trade unions filing a notice of protest action to promote socio-economic interests. They also focus on the rights of the parties and how these rights are executed, ending their discussion with the employer's specific obligations and recourse for misconduct by participating employees. Contact your nearest SEESA office to assist your business with any labour-related queries you might have. Alternatively, please leave your contact details on our website at www.seesa.co.za for a legal advisor to contact you. #SEESALabour #LegalAdvisors #BusinessOwner #Employer #SouthAfrica #MonthlyRetainer #ProfessionalLegalSupport #ProFile #YourRunningABusiness #LeaveTheRestToUs #LabourRelationsAct #Section77

My name is Courtney Risser and I'm 25 years old. I pride myself in knowing that I'm a supportive and dedicated friend to many, co-worker, daughter, sister and dog mom to 2 Siberian huskies named Whiskey and Jack. I'm a new graduate from Athabasca University with a bachelor's degree in Human Resources and Labour Relations. I aspire to become a labour relations officer which will allow me to ensure greater equity in workplaces thereby improving the daily lives of many. I'm passionate about sports, weights, the great outdoors, cooking and all things personal development. Although I have been blessed with a very fortunate upbringing and life in general, I still struggle with both depression and anxiety. My hope is that by being transparent about my mental health struggles, it will comfort others who feel the same and inspire them to speak out and seek help.

Dr. Laura welcomes Lorne Rubis, thought leader and Co-Founder of Belongify.com, back to the podcast to continue their conversation on inclusion and belonging. Having previously examined the differences between inclusion and belonging, they now discuss the wider implications of remote working through the pandemic and whether or not that has detracted from fostering a culture of belonging. Lorne shares thoughts from personal experience around how connection in any context cannot be taken for granted.Dr. Laura delves into Lorne's thoughts on work-life wellness and how to maintain balance. Lorne explains how he views all aspects of life through the lens of what he calls “personal equity”. He shares that balance can be difficult but the idea of being mindful and integrating all necessary parts of culture, growth, relationships, rest, and work into a self-aware life is ultimately the goal. Lorne allows listeners a glimpse into some of his greatest achievements and challenges, and gives important insights into how people evolve and stay connected.“But generally, we want to love, we want to belong, we want to be seen. And in the best way. And if I could wish that: oh, the strides we would make!” - Lorne RubisAbout Lorne Rubis:Lorne Rubis is currently the Co-Founder of Belongify.com and has been the CEO of two privately held international companies. Lorne is a published author (‘The Character Triangle') and holds a Bachelor of Education degree from the University of Alberta and a Master of Science in Industrial and Labour Relations from the University of Oregon. He teaches courses on Culture and HR strategy at the U of Alberta EMBA program and at Harvard's School of Extension. These days, Lorne is fully immersed in the world of culture and leadership, stating his life's purpose is “all about advancing people and organizations”. Whether leading, facilitating, consulting, teaching, speaking, writing or podcasting, Lorne utilizes 40 plus years of experience in leading personal and cultural transformation to deliver actionable insights every day. He and his wife Kathleen (his high school prom date) divide their time between residences in Alberta, British Columbia, and Washington, with an everyday mission to remotely connect with their 3 adult children and four grandkids who live in the U.S. and UK. They all gather whenever they can at the Rubis family vineyard in Naramata, BC.Resources:Lorne RubisLorne Rubis on LinkedInBelongify.comLorne Rubis on Instagram“The Character Triangle” by Lorne Rubis“In Search of Excellence” by Thomas J Peters and Robert H Waterman Jr.Jim Collins“The Fifth Discipline” by Peter M SengeEckhart TolleBrené Brown Learn more about Dr. Laura on her website: https://drlaura.live For more resources, look into Dr. Laura's organizations: Work EvOHlutionSynthesis PsychologyCalgary Career CounsellingCanada Career CounsellingDr. Laura is a partner of Humance | Culture and Performance

Lorne Rubis, thought leader and Co-Founder of Belongify.com, joins Dr. Laura to talk about the journey from inclusion to belonging, and the differences between the two ideals. Lorne Rubis explains how his research into extraordinary and highly adaptive cultures led him to establish a foundation from which to bring leadership into alignment on advancing culture. He details to Dr. Laura how Belongify.com is part of that evolution.Dr. Laura hears foundational stories from Lorne's past that helped shape his thoughts around inclusion and belonging. They discuss how belonging is more than inclusion, it's what allows people to thrive as their true selves at work and contribute fully through their own talents. Lorne shares how vital leaders are to the development of belonging in workplace cultures, details some ways in which leaders can shift their thinking, and highlights some of what Belongify.com contributes to that journey. It is a thought-provoking and insightful conversation. “So therefore, leaders have to think about their obligation as not to just get results, but how they might get results so they're optimizing the contribution, and building on the unique strengths, of every single person that makes up their team. And when they commit themselves to that, it takes on a different tone of behavior.” - Lorne RubisAbout Lorne Rubis:Lorne Rubis is currently the Co-Founder of Belongify.com and has been the CEO of two privately held international companies. Lorne is a published author (‘The Character Triangle') and holds a Bachelor of Education degree from the University of Alberta and a Master of Science in Industrial and Labour Relations from the University of Oregon. He teaches courses on Culture and HR strategy at the U of Alberta EMBA program and at Harvard's School of Extension. These days, Lorne is fully immersed in the world of culture and leadership, stating his life's purpose is “all about advancing people and organizations”. Whether leading, facilitating, consulting, teaching, speaking, writing or podcasting, Lorne utilizes 40 plus years of experience in leading personal and cultural transformation to deliver actionable insights every day. He and his wife Kathleen (his high school prom date) divide their time between residences in Alberta, British Columbia, and Washington, with an everyday mission to remotely connect with their 3 adult children and four grandkids who live in the U.S. and UK. They all gather whenever they can at the Rubis family vineyard in Naramata, BC.Resources:Lorne RubisLorne Rubis on LinkedInBelongify.comLorne Rubis on Instagram“The Character Triangle” by Lorne RubisAmy Edmondson - psychological safety Learn more about Dr. Laura on her website: https://drlaura.live For more resources, look into Dr. Laura's organizations: Work EvOHlutionSynthesis PsychologyCalgary Career CounsellingCanada Career CounsellingDr. Laura is a partner of Humance | Culture and Performance

Maclean and Jordan discuss the NDP's decision to strip workers of the secret ballot in union votes; Ken Sim's big get of three NPA councillors; some personal news from Jordan; and Pierre Poilievre's incredibly successful BC tour.

The triennial "Open Period" in Ontario's construction industry runs from March 1 until April 30, 2022. During the Open Period, employees can apply to terminate their Unions' bargaining rights, shedding their collective agreements. Or, rival Unions can apply to displace incumbents, and create new collective bargaining relationships. Listen to the insights from CCPartners own Jay Rider, Mike MacLellan, and Brandon Loehle for a FREE WEBINAR outlining the law and best practices for Employers to navigate this Open Period. Topics of interest will include: 1. Union Raiding (Displacement) 2. Employee Decertification (Termination of Bargaining Rights) 3. Employers' Roles in Responding to or Intervening in Applications 4. DO'S AND DON'TS FOR EMPLOYERS DURING THE OPEN PERIOD

In this session, originally recorded on November 25, 2021, we asked Rosemarie Powell, Executive Director of the Toronto Community Benefits Network (TCBN), to share five good ideas about the lessons she has learned as the leader of a community-labour coalition charged with implementing community benefits agreements. Local communities want the workforce building public infrastructure to reflect the demographics of their neighbourhoods and for the accrued economic benefits to be shared more equitably. Construction unions also recognize community benefits as an opportunity to increase diversity and inclusion in their workforce. If the goals and values are shared, how can the promise of community benefits be fulfilled? In this Five Good Ideas session, Rosemarie Powell shares the lessons she has learned as the leader of a community-labour coalition charged with implementing community benefits agreements. She has worked on some of the city’s largest public infrastructure projects, including the Eglinton Crosstown LRT, Finch West LRT, Casino Woodbine, and the West Park Healthcare Centre. Rosemarie tells the story of how TCBN created a foundation for success by building an allied coalition. She takes us through their journey of building trust, revealing some of the systems and processes they used to hold each side accountable while recognizing and celebrating progress along the way. Five Good Ideas 1. Co-create the foundation for success 2. Cultivate a coalition of champions and allies 3. Build and preserve trust while working through challenges 4. Maintain a clear definition of success and verify outcomes 5. Recognize and celebrate milestones and progress Resources Community Benefits: Annual Report 2020 NexGen Builders Mentoring Program Building Diversity Awards and Recognition Program Community Benefits YouTube Channel YouTube video: NexGen Builders Mentoring Program OCS Demographics & Diversity: A Portrait of Ontario’s Unionized Construction Industry OCS Community Benefits Report About Rosemarie Powell Rosemarie Powell is a passionate advocate for social, economic, and environmental justice. She has led for over 20 years from the grassroots up, managing and developing several innovative and impactful community programs and services to support historically disadvantaged communities and equity seeking groups’ access to the labour market and the economy. Her community engagement work in Jane and Finch earned several awards for leadership and imagination. Currently, Rosemarie is the Executive Director of the Toronto Community Benefits Network (TCBN). TCBN is a community/labour coalition of 120 member organizations and groups which successfully initiated Community Benefits Agreements for the Eglinton Crosstown and Finch West LRT transit projects, West Park Healthcare Centre, and Rexdale Casino Woodbine.

Compliance in HR is simple right? We have to obey the laws. It's easy! But of course it's not easy: where do you find the relevant legislation (and regulations) and then make sure you have seen all the parts that matter to you? Gayle Wadden is a lawyer and the Chief Compliance Officer for Compliance Works. We talked in general about compliance in Canada because we have a lot to concern ourselves with: OH&S, Labour Relations, Privacy, Human Rights, Employment Standards, Pay Equity, and Accessibility. She explains how to find what you might need and what it would really take to stay on top of it all.

As employers attempt to navigate the fourth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, there are more questions than answers when it comes to managing vaccination in the workplace. The team at CCPartners is pleased to announce our latest free webinar. Join us for a free flowing discussion and live question and answer session related to Human Resources and Labour Relations issues that employers should be considering with respect to implementing and enforcing vaccination policies. For more information visit us online at www.ccpartners.ca. Subscribe to our podcasts and webinars, and our award-winning weekly blog, "The Employers' Edge". Recorded September 2, 2021

In the fifth and final episode of our special series focusing on what IHSA is and what we do, Ken Rayner, Vice-President of Customer Relations, Market Development and Labour Relations discusses how IHSA's customer service team provides support to members, some of the many, many products IHSA offers, and the different communication channels IHSA uses to raise health and safety awareness in Ontario. Support the show: https://www.ihsasafetypodcast.caSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What goes into collective bargaining preparation? Lots - and a lot sooner than you might think. We talk about what 'collective bargaining' means, the steps in preparing for bargaining, who is on the bargaining team, preparing proposals and more. I speak with Jody Fraser who is a Director of Labour Relations and has negotiated many agreements. She describes two main types of bargaining: traditional and interest-based bargaining. She also talks about generational bargaining and implementation. This episode is packed with information!

We spoke to Dr. Elaine Hui of Penn State on her incredible work of scholarship: Hegemonic Transformation The State, Laws, and Labour Relations in Post-Socialist China Dr. Hui and I discuss how China transitioned from socialism to capitalism, how hegemony & consent were manufactured by the CCP to convince citizens to go along with this huge shift in ideology, and the workers, laborers and migrants who still resist the hyper-neoliberalism of China under Xi Jinping. It's a fascinating conversation, for more w. Dr. Hui I highly recommend reading her book, which you can find here: https://www.palgrave.com/us/book/9781349700196 Music by CapsCtrl - Reasons: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q21N3-Jc3eI

Sonali is the Vice-President Human Resources for Asia Pacific, India, Middle-East & Africa Supply Chain, Labour Relations and Singapore Headquarters at Procter & Gamble. She has holistic leadership experience of 23 years across P&G, leading multicultural organisations in Country/Region HR leadership, handling mergers /acquisitions, Business Partnership, Change Management, Talent Development, Equality & Inclusion.She has lived and worked in India, Vietnam, Singapore, building a legacy of talent internally, as well as the external community via mentoring. Arising out of her first-hand experience as a female leader pursuing an international career, Sonali is committed to driving positive change and inclusion in the organization and community.Discover more details here.Some of the highlights of the episode:Driving inclusion in different countriesHow P&G takes care of the mental health of its employeesTalent attraction,  acquisition, and development managementEssentials skills to move to senior level leadership rolesBuilding resilience at large and during a crisisKey factors which allowed Sonali to have such a thriving international careerFollow us on:Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wba8v7Twitter: http://bit.ly/2WeulzXLinkedin: http://bit.ly/2w9YSQXFacebook: http://bit.ly/2HtryLd

"You don't need everything to come to you immediately. Learn the business. Gain the trust and respect of the people around you, and you'll be very surprised how quickly those career goals will materialize." – Mike Abbott Today my guest is Mike Abbott, VP Labour Relations at Air Canada. We discuss the most impactful lessons Mike has learned as chief spokesperson in over 50 rounds of collective bargaining with large, multinational unions across many countries. This episode is full of sharp insights for new leaders. Prior to Air Canada, Mike held senior roles in Operations and HR at Brinks Canada and McCain Foods. He holds a BA/MA in Political Science & Business from Memorial University, as well as a Masters in Industrial Relations from London School of Economics.   In today's episode, we cover: The importance of learning the business. Understanding the realities of not only your own function, but other business units in your organization is critical in developing your business acumen (and your credibility with senior leaders) How self-awareness links to great leadership. Knowing what drives you, how that changes over time, and being able to self-reflect are simple actions that any leader can take right now. Who wins the title of greatest guitar player of all time...and much more!   If you find this episode valuable, please rate us on Apple Podcasts! If you want to be a successful manager, learn your business Especially when you're new to the industry, you really need to take time to learn your business, to learn the inputs and the outputs that run your business; like what are the factors that drive profitability, customer satisfaction, and what helps you keep employees and keep them motivated. You can't do that unless you know your business.   Good managers see the bigger picture Try to see the big picture, like what the vision of the company is and where the company is going, and where your particular department falls in, but also try to see what drives the people you're managing. Because not everyone is driven by the same things that you're driven by.   Labor relations: looking at overarching themes If a union has 20 proposals, try to find out the commonalities. Try to figure out the general constructs that they're looking for, and likewise with the operation, too. Look for overarching themes. Keep that in the back of your mind when you're negotiating. A chief negotiator needs to be able to see through that and look at the common pieces you need to put together so that both sides are satisfied.   Links and Resources Connect with Mike: LinkedIn Getting to ‘Yes' by Roger Fisher & William Ury (book) Any book by Peter Drucker Ali: A Life by Jonathan Eig (book)  

In this video we are talking about labour relations in a general sense. What is labour relations (LR) like? What is LR strategy? How do you improve the relationship with a union? Where does collective bargaining and grievances fit in? It can be complex to navigate this on top of employment legislation AND your clients - while trying to maintain trust and respect with your union representatives. These are all things I discuss with Alexandra Montanaro in this episode.

Student Series: Today is a special episode as the conversation between Mélodie, our guest host, and our two students, Nicoletta and Sarah, takes place in French. Although McGill is an English university, it is located in Montreal, Quebec, a bilingual city in a Francophone province. We are excited to share this episode with you, whether you are a Francophone or just looking to interact with the culture of Montreal. Nicoletta is a Quebec student and is completing the Industrial & Labour Relations program with a Minor in Political Science in the Faculty of Arts. Coming from CEGEP, Nicoletta talks about her journey to McGill, how she enjoys the freedom when it comes to picking her courses, and how helpful her advisors have been! The Faculty Program Industrial & Labour Relations program is a unique program that is composed of courses from the Departments of Economics, Sociology and Labour-Management Relations. To learn more, visit their website. Sarah is a student in our Faculty of Arts, completing a Joint Honours program in Political Science and International Development Studies with a Minor in Social Entrepreneurship. Before starting at McGill, Sarah graduated with a French Baccalaureate in Lebanon. Sarah keeps herself busy outside of classes by being involved in McGill UN Clubs, she shares the importance of Teaching Assistants in big classrooms, and much more! Nicoletta est une étudiante québécoise et elle complète le programme interdisciplinaire de relations industrielles avec une mineure en science politique dans la faculté des arts. Venant du CEGEP, Nicoletta parle de son parcours à McGill, de la liberté qu'elle a quand elle choisit ses cours et de l'importance de ses conseillers! Le programme interdisciplinaire de relations industrielles est un programme unique composé des cours en économie, en relations du travail et en sociologie, et tout apprendre sur les forces économiques et sociales qui influent sur les relations employeur-employé. Pour en savoir plus, visitez leur site. Sarah est aussi une étudiante dans notre faculté des arts et complète le cheminement Joint Honours en sciences politiques et en les études sur le développement international avec une mineure en entrepreneuriat social. Avant de commencer à McGill, Sarah a obtenu un baccalauréat français au Liban. Sarah se tient occupée en dehors des cours en s'impliquant dans les clubs UN de McGill. Pendant la conversation, elle partage l'importance des assistants d'enseignement dans les cours, et beaucoup plus! Music by TimMoor from Pixabay

Much has been written and said about gender diversity and inclusion. Progress has been made, but we have still a way to go to achieve gender parity.Welcome to the Better Boards podcast series. In this episode, I am delighted to talk with Sabine Kohleisen, member of the Board of Management at Mercedes-Benz AG, responsible for Human Resources and Director of Labour Relations, and Denise Wilson, CEO of the Hampton-Alexander Review. In this episode, we will be discussing “Diversity and inclusion, insights from the U.K. and Mercedes-Benz”.I am Dr Sabine Dembkowski, Founder and Managing Partner of Better Boards. We make the boards of the most ambitious organisations more effective. We do this by providing clients with an evidence-based approach for board evaluations and board development programmes. To fulfil our mission, we give a voice to all who are care about creating better boards.Sabine and Denise provide real-life insights into achievements, measures and practical tips for individuals and organizations about how to bring diversity and inclusion to life. Sabine is someone who has risen through the ranks of Mercedes and as a member of the Board of Management is responsible for achieving the next stage of diversity targets. Denise, who as the CEO of the Hampton-Alexander Review, shapes the debate about gender diversity with facts and figures like no other in the U.K.The Better Boards Podcast has been selected as one of the Top 15 Corporate Governance Podcasts by Feedspot. How can we help you and your board to become more effective? We at Better Boards are always delighted to hear from you. Get in touch. You can best reach us at info@better-boards.com. Thank you for listening.

The non-profit sector seems dauntingly different from the corporate world; instead of focusing on profit margins and competition, you are focusing on the multifaceted and sensitive realities of humanity. On this episode we explore the actualities of non-profit work through our conversation with Bernadette Siracky, Executive Director of the Kamloops Food Bank.The Boss Chicks had the immense privilege of chatting with Bernadette  about the career she has built through her compassion for our communities. Bernadette began her career as a teacher in Alberta before pursuing her Masters of Education, after which she held roles in Labour Relations, human resources and in District level positions coordinating staff and programming for students with learning disabilities.In addition to her unique professional journey, Bernadette shares her best decision-making advice, the initiatives she has implemented at the Food Bank, and the lessons she has learned about leaning on your strengths to help you get through professional and personal struggles.We highly encourage you to consider donating to the Kamloops Food Bank to directly help feed families in our community. The charity provides food hampers to those in need, food to various charitable kitchens in the city, and meal programs to 10 local schools. The Kamloops Food Bank is also a hub for the entire Kamloops-Thompson area, providing donations to other communities such as Chase, Barriere, and Cache Creek. Food security has become a greater issue since the beginning of the pandemic, and with restrictions to volunteer opportunities, cash donations are more necessary than ever to end hunger in Kamloops.If you are interested in more information about the Food Bank, Bernadette, or volunteer opportunities, check out www.kamloopsfoodbank.org and follow the Food Bank on Instagram @kamloopsfoodbank for upcoming community fundraising events.Follow the Boss Chicks on Instagram @thebosschickproject, @kenn_gabrielle_ and @cassandramilk and check out our website for more information on episodes at www.thebosschickproject.comDM us if you have any questions or comments to be featured on an upcoming podcast episode. 

Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Employment and Labour has called for public comment on the Employment Equity Amendment Bill. The bill promises a shake-up of the country’s existing employment equity laws and will give the minister of Employment and Labour the power to speed up transformation in specific business sectors. It does this by empowering the minister to set sector-specific employment equity targets across most of South Africa’s major industries. But many businesses say this will have the opposite effect and indeed retard growth and employment. Michael Avery speaks to Thembinkosi Mkalipi, Chief Director of Labour Relations inside the Department of Employment and labour; Jonny Goldberg, CEO at Global Business Solutions; & Gerhard Papenfus, CE of the National Employers Association of South Africa

Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Employment and Labour has called for public comment on the Employment Equity Amendment Bill. The bill promises a shake-up of the country’s existing employment equity laws and will give the minister of Employment and Labour the power to speed up transformation in specific business sectors. It does this by empowering the minister to set sector-specific employment equity targets across most of South Africa’s major industries. But many businesses say this will have the opposite effect and indeed retard growth and employment. Michael Avery hosted Thembinkosi Mkalipi, who is Chief Director of Labour Relations inside the Department of Employment and labour; Jonny Goldberg, a leading voice in labour law, Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment, CEO at Global Business Solutions; & Gerhard Papenfus, Chief Executive of the National Employers Association of South Africa; for a roundtable debate on the Bill.

TEA: A dark history. Laurie Taylor talks to the historian, Seren Charrington-Hollins, about the exploitation, wars & intrigue at the heart of the history of that most 'British' hot beverage. Also, Sarah Besky, Associate Professor in the Departments of International and Comparative Labour & Labour Relations, Law, and History in at Cornell University, discusses her study of mass market black tea, one of the world’s most recognized commodities, and one which is still rooted in the colonial plantation. Producer: Jayne Egerton

TEA: A dark history. Laurie Taylor talks to the historian, Seren Charrington-Hollins, about the exploitation, wars & intrigue at the heart of the history of that most 'British' hot beverage. Also, Sarah Besky, Associate Professor in the Departments of International and Comparative Labour & Labour Relations, Law, and History in at Cornell University, discusses her study of mass market black tea, one of the world’s most recognized commodities, and one which is still rooted in the colonial plantation. Producer: Jayne Egerton

TEA: A dark history. Laurie Taylor talks to the historian, Seren Charrington-Hollins, about the exploitation, wars & intrigue at the heart of the history of that most 'British' hot beverage. Also, Sarah Besky, Associate Professor in the Departments of International and Comparative Labour & Labour Relations, Law, and History in at Cornell University, discusses her study of mass market black tea, one of the world’s most recognized commodities, and one which is still rooted in the colonial plantation. Producer: Jayne Egerton

Employee activism has been making headlines since 2018, when the employees of a large tech company in the US staged a walkout from their employer in a protest at claims of sexual harassment, gender inequality and racism. What has now become a trend in tech is impacting other industries and changing the classic labour relations landscape. The COVID-19 pandemic has not stopped it, although it has slightly changed its focus. In this session, Boris Dzida, David Mendel, Olivia Radin, Sarah Solum and Caroline Stroud discuss the reputational and financial risks for businesses, and explore how employers might best manage employee activism.  

The US President and his wife have tested positive for COVID-19. This comes after aide Hope Hicks also was diagnosed post debate. What has been the reaction so far? Should Joe Biden also be tested? Guest: Brian J. Karem. Executive Editor - Sentinel Newspapers/ WH reporter for Playboy/ Political analyst at CNN - With the President now being diagnosed with COVID-19, could we see how the virus is handled in the US change? How is the States currently doing with the pandemic? Guest: Dr. Rodney Rohde, Professor and Chair, Clinical Laboratory Science Program at the College of Health Professions, Texas State University - Canada has approved rapid testing for COVID-19, but other countries have had it for  a while. What took us so long? As well, the Ministry of Health says it won't be here for months. Guest: Ketra Schmitt, Associate Professor, Centre for Engineering in Society,  Concordia University - The Labour relations board has ruled that they will not intervene in the case of the school unions on the Ontario government's back to school plan. ALSO: With Trump's diagnosis of covid-19, the stock markets are worried. Guest: Marvin Ryder. Business Professor, DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University

The parable of the workers and the vineyard proves the old adage that “the first will be last and the last will be first.” Those who came at the first of the day had their needs met, but they could not focus on that positive aspect of their lives. Instead, their focus was on their neighbour who, though less deserving, also had his/her needs met. Instead of finding joy in their own circumstances, those who came at the first of the day found outrage at the apparent unfairness of the situation. They did not want more for themselves. They wanted less for their neighbor.

Organizational and HR Leaders have faced some challenging times over the last several months while navigating the turbulent waters of “work in the time of a global pandemic.” In addition to business continuity and sustainability they’ve had to reflect and review (continuously) how they’re putting their VALUES into action. This year, more than ever before, has shown us that what companies (and leaders) DO for their employees, partners and communities during a crisis is the true test...regardless of the words on a wall or web site. Join us for a discussion with Rob Caswell, Manager of Employee and Labour Relations with Carewell Innovative Health Care as we explore why and how “values” (corporate AND personal) are your best guide in times of crisis. #OhCanadaWeek (#Take2)

In this session, originally recorded on May 26, 2020, Robyn Osgood and Dave McKechnie share their five good ideas about re-opening your workplace post COVID-19. Robyn Osgood, Managing Director, McMillan Vantage Policy Group, and Dave McKechnie, Chair, Employment & Labour Relations, McMillan LLP, discussed their five good ideas for organizations to implement as we think about re-opening our workplaces, including re-examining how we work and implementing lessons learned over the course of the COVID-19 crisis. Five Good Ideas It’s chaos, be kind (learn to embrace the chaos while sweating the big stuff) Level up: it’s (past) time to upgrade (and it’s not just about technology) Figure out what’s worked and hasn’t worked (and who it is that makes the determination) Know your team: what will it take for people to work in an office Hold up a mirror: do as you say Additional resources: Presentation slides (PDF) Returning to Work: Is Your Organization Ready? (PDF): A three-point Return-to-Work Health Check to help associations and not-for-profits navigate the new normal McMillan Lawcasts: Archive of webinars to help you and your team stay current on the latest legal developments (note: free registration required) Edited online chat transcript For the full transcript, visit https://maytree.com/stories/five-good-ideas-about-re-opening-your-workplace-post-covid-19/ About Robyn Osgood and Dave McKechnie Robyn Osgood is a Managing Director at McMillan Vantage Policy Group. She has almost 30 years of experience providing strategic communications counsel and developing and implementing communications plans. She has worked extensively with the NGO sector over that time. Dave McKechnie is the Chair of Employment & Labour Relations, McMillan LLP. He practices in all areas of labour and employment law at both the provincial and federal level. The podcast is provided for general information purposes only. It is neither intended as, nor should be considered, legal advice and listeners are cautioned against making any decisions based on this material alone. Rather, a qualified lawyer should be consulted. © McMillan LLP 2020.

In this episode, we explore the different labour-related problems affecting the CHL and the NWHL. Plus, we finally reveal ourselves (partially...) Article link: https://victorypress.org/2020/05/10/behind-the-game-former-players-detail-life-in-the-nwhl/?fbclid=IwAR1IstzhSspeg5ErfOCEuMuhtSmxWT-0T9h0_09jIk556iIhJN6wdVIkHtU Follow us on Twitter here: https://www.twitter.com/BOP_pod Follow us on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ib3yq4quqK62RAC6465es --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bag-of-pucks/support

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The 4 candidates running in next Tuesday's by-election in Cape Breton Centre are Kendra Coombes of the NDP, Adrianna MacKinnon of the Green Party, David Wilton of the Liberals, and Louie Piovesan of the Progressive Conservatives. In this excerpt, hear them tackle the topic of labour relations and workers rights.

This week on JMPS: Lucie Martel, SVP and Chief Human Resources Officer of Intact Financial Corporation She is responsible for Intact's Human Resource strategies, policies, and programs. Prior to this appointment, Ms. Martel was a Senior Vice President at AXA Canada. She has more than 30 years of experience in the strategic management of Human Resources and Labour Relations, with corporations including Laurentian Bank (where she was Vice President, Human Resources Management and Development), Direct Film and Uniroyal. Ms. Martel has a degree in Industrial Relations from Université de Montréal. She is a member of the Board of Directors of the Société des alcools du Québec and she is the chair of the Human Resources committee.

After almost two weeks Saanich schools are still closed as a result of a strike by support staff.Support staff are seeking a wage increase to match other school districts. The support staff ended up with lower salaries as a result of past contracts that provided for greater benefits, instead of larger salary increases. The Saanich School District has offered all of the money they are permitted to pursuant to a provincial bargaining mandate. This amounts to an overall 6% increase in pay over a three-year period of time. Larger increases were offered for lower-paid employees, funded by, amongst other things, a reduction in benefits. The union has rejected the offer.The dispute is at an impasse because other public sector unions in British Columbia have negotiated “Me Too” clauses in their contracts that provide that they would automatically receive a pay increase if any other public sector union is able to get more than a 6% pay increase. The effect of this would be to cost the province hundreds of millions of dollars for any pay increase of more than 6%. In some jurisdictions, public service employees have an unfettered right to strike. In other jurisdictions, there is no right to strike at all and collective agreements are arbitrated. In British Columbia, we have a “controlled strike” model. One of the controls on public service employee strikes is provided for in section 72 of the Labour Relations Code. That section permits services to be designated as “essential.”Previous decisions of the Labour Relations Board have concluded that, in some circumstances, education is an essential service because an extended strike or lockout would cause an “immediate and serious danger to the health, safety, or welfare of the residents of British Columbia”. The process to designate a service as essential can commence by way of a request from one of the parties to the dispute. In this case, the Saanich School District could make a request to the chair of the Labour Relations Board. Following a report from the Labour Relations Board, or on his own initiative without a report, the Minister of Labour can then direct the Labour Relations Board to designate a service as essential. The Labour Relations Board would then be required to determine exactly which services are essential.A previous decision of the Labour Relations Board is discussed. This decision determined that disruption of educational services, for more than two weeks, may create immediate and serious danger to the welfare of the residents of British Columbia: the students who are impacted.The mandate letter, sent to Harry Bains by the premier, when he was appointed as Minister of Labour, directs him to, “ensure that children get access to the quality public education they need to succeed…” Also discussed in the episode are limitation periods for police investigations. Except for some minor offences, such as public nudity, most offences can be proceeds with either summarily, or by indictment.When charges are proceeded with summarily, there is a 12-month limitation period. This was recently extended from 6 months. The Crown can, however, choose to proceed with most offences by indictment and, in this case, there is no limitation period. There are, however, additional procedural protections that are engaged such as the right to a jury trial. Finally, a class action case against a number of British Columbia credit unions is discussed. Links to cases discussed, and a transcript of the show can be found here.

Andy MacDonald served with the City of Brampton Fire and Emergency Services for over 37 years, starting as a Volunteer Fire Fighter in 1977. After graduating from McMaster University with a Bachelor of Science degree, he began his career as a professional Fire Fighter in 1979.  Andy rose through the ranks in Brampton.  He was appointed Assistant Deputy in 1999, Deputy in 2003 and Fire Chief in January 2008.   Chief MacDonald continued his personal/professional development throughout his career.  Andy holds Queen’s IRC Certificates in Labour Relations, Advanced Labour Relations, and Organization Development Fundamentals, and he participated in the program on negotiations at the Harvard Law School. Andy also studied at York University and the Ontario Fire College.  Since 2001, Andy has spent a large portion of his vacation time as a facilitator at the Queen’s University Industrial Relations Centre, teaching in the Labour Relations field. Chief MacDonald retired from Brampton Fire in June of 2014.  On August 1st of that same year he was appointed the Director of Fire Management Studies at the Humber Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning.  Andy oversaw the development of two major initiatives, the Executive Certificate in Fire Services Management and a 2-year Fire Service Foundations Diploma.  Under Andy’s guidance, the University of Guelph/Humber accepted the first four Fire Service students into a pilot Applied Arts Degree in Public Safety Management in September 2015.  With the Humber Programs “in the can”, Andy moved on to the City of Guelph where he worked under contract for 2-years as the General Manager of Emergency Services.  In that role, Andy was responsible for the Guelph Fire Department and the Guelph/Wellington Paramedic Services. Andy spends his time these days working as a consultant as the Principal Partner of the Anderin Group.  One of his clients is Homewood Health where Andy is a consultant to the 1st Responder Community.  His work sees Andy speaking about Operational Stress Injuries and 1st Responder Mental Health on the national stage. Throughout his life, Andy took on a number of projects outside of his professional responsibilities.  In 1997, he conceived of the idea of constructing a stand-alone center for fire and life safety education.  Dedicating 7-years of his life to the project; he saw Brampton’s award-winning Fire/Life Education Centre open in 2003.  In 1985 he rappelled off the CN Tower to raise money for a Toronto burn unit, earning him a spot in the Guinness Book of Records.  He is currently on the National Advisory Board for Camp F.A.C.E.S and is on the Conference Board of the Canadian Critical Incident Stress Foundation.

East Coast Radio — President Cyril Ramaphosa recently signed the Labour Relations and Labour Amendment acts into law which allows dads-to-be to claim 10 days of paternity leave. But is the number of days enough? READ HERE

The DA has been battling without any success to get an answer from the SABC Board on how much the COO, CFO and CEO are earning. DA member of Parliament's Communications Committee Veronica van Dyk described the board's conduct of not answering the question directly as a " Hlaudi culture". The SABC Board was presenting its 2017/2018 financial statement. They were accompanied by Communications Minister Nomvula Mokonyane and her deputy Pinkie Kekana. Meanwhile, both labour unions at the SABC, BEMAWU and CWU, have confirmed receiving a Section 189 notice of the Labour Relations Act from the public broadcaster relating to the planned retrenchments. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Bemawu president Hannes du Buisson

Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred sat down with Leaders CEO Jimmy Worrall ahead in a quiet nook of the Green Room at the Leaders Sport Business Summit in New York earlier this year. Manfred, who gave one of the keynote interviews at the summit, became the league's tenth Commissioner in January 2015, replacing Bud Selig in the role having served for some time as the league's COO. A lawyer by background, Manfred joined the league in the challenging position of EVP of Labour Relations in 1987. In the midst of a period of evolution for Major League Baseball, as the league adapts to meet shifting consumer habits across the US, and puts tangible plans in place to play games in London, Manfred reflects on the personal and professional qualities needed to succeed as a leader in of one of the major leagues. On the conversational agenda: - Growing the game of baseball using live product; - Playing the politics of major league ownership dynamics; - Why and how the cable TV model will survive; - Biggest lesson, challenge, advice and mistake; In the second part of the podcast, Leaders Head of Content David Cushnan and Editor-at-Large James Emmett sit down with Cake Managing Partner Richard Gillis to discuss some of the patterns and trends identified in the inaugural edition of the Leaders Sport Business Forecast. On the agenda: 1) Rights holders are positioning themselves as tech accelerators and innovation hubs 2) The gamification of the fan experience and performance data as a fan engagement tool 3) The content universe is expanding and rights holders need to be adaptable 4) Everyone’s a content producer = everyone’s a sports marketing agency 5) New methods for understanding and interpreting engagement 6) Micropayments and the fragmentation of rights 7) Ease of purchase and sport as a sales driver 8) Content owners vs. audience aggregators 9) An era of new sports formats 10) Esports – consolidation and establishment 11) The mega events keep getting bigger 12) But the world gets smaller  

On November 27, 2017 Bill 148 Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act, 2017 received royal assent, effectively amending the Employment Standards Act, 2000 and Labour Relations Act, 1995. Listen to Susan Crawford and Dave Chondon explain what these changes mean for employers in Ontario. Read Susan's informative blog at: http://ow.ly/xh7z30h2qMA Nothing in this podcast constitutes legal advice.

This week I interview Solidarity Chairman Flip Buys. We discuss Afrikaner autonomy, the pursuit of benevolent neglect, the need for community engagement and the benefits of the free market. Oh and also my quote of the year “you can’t out promise a socialist”.Flip obtained a degree in Communication Studies, from the Potchefstroom University in 1988. In 1992 he obtained an honours degree in Labour Relations from the Rand Afrikaans University. He also attended courses in political economics at the University of the Witwatersrand and project management at the NWU.Flip Buys previously served as council member and member of the executive committee of the North-West University for seven years. During this period he gained significant experience of the university setup and the activities of the university council.Flip is executive chairperson of the Solidarity Movement, which consists of a “family” of 18 organisations and represents approximately 270 000 families. The Solidarity Movement considers itself a modern Helpmekaar movement that consists of Afrikaans community organisations. It is a federation of Afrikaans employee, social, language, culture, civil rights, media, and training institutions who believe that a community should take responsibility for itself instead of depending solely on the government or passively awaiting the future.

Angela Kokott is joined by Dr. Daphne Taras, a professor of Labour Relations at the Edwards School of Business at the University of Saskatchewan, to talk about what we need to know about the Canada Post labour dispute. 

6 June 2016 Tensions on Chinese factory floors have been running high recently – because of non-payment of wages and because some industries have moved their investments to other parts of Asia. Labour relations are fraught and protests can potentially threaten social stability says Han Dongfang, founder of the NGO China Labour Bulletin and a former Tian’anmen activist now based in Hongkong. He is confident though that the government is looking for a long-term solution and seems willing to make collective workplace bargaining easier. In the long run, true trade union reform could be a game changer in China, says Han Dongfang.

Moneyweb Radio — There are many success stories within agriculture that aren’t receiving acknowledgment - Elize van der Westhuizen, senior manager: Labour Relations at AgriSA.

There are many success stories within agriculture that aren't receiving acknowledgment - Elize van der Westhuizen, senior manager: Labour Relations at AgriSA. www.moneyweb.co.za

The South African job market is under threat with the implementation of changes to section 198 of the Labour Relations Act, that requires employers to appoint temporary workers to permanent positions after 3 months. We spoke to Simon Colman, underwriting Executive at SHA Specialist Underwriters....

Episode 1 gives the definition of labour relations and also the meaning of employer and employee. In addition, the discussion revolves around the differences between contract of service and contract for service. Besides that, it focuses on the various tests used by the courts to help them determine the existence of employer-employee relationship. The different criteria and considerations employed by the courts are also explained in this topic.

The one hundredth anniversary of the start of the First World war looms on the horizon. 1914 is a date forged into the British consciousness, just as it's carved into monuments the length and breadth of the UK and many places beyond. With that awareness comes an understanding that it was the war to end all wars, shocking the culture, politics, and societies of Europe, but particularly Britain, out of their comfortable progress and reshaping everything. But in this series Michael Portillo challenges that notion. Looking at a series of themes, the suffrage movement, the Irish question, the decline of the liberal party and the arts, he argues that to a large extent Britain was already in a state of flux by 1913 and many of the developments we think of as emanating from or being catalysed by the war, were actually in full flow. Michael starts today's programme at the Railway station in Llanelli, scene of a riot in 1911. It was provoked by industrial unrest on the railways and resulted in the shooting of two men by the armed forces. The familiar high-water mark of Industrial unrest in Britain is usually understood to be the General Strike of 1926. In fact the ten year period leading up to the First World War saw a wave of industrial strife with thousands of days labour lost and a growing feeling, on the part of the workers, that their voice could and would be heard. Ships were built, railways run and the Empire supplied, but not by a quiescent work force. Producer: Tom Alban.

May 16th, 2011 topics include the Samsung Deal, Freedom of Information, School Libraries, Wage Theft, Family Health Teams, Forest Industry, Education Funding, Tendering Processes, Labour Relations, and Taxation.

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