October 12, 2010

Machinists Ink New Deal with Finning!
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Edmonton, AB – Members of IAMAW Local Lodge 99 have ratified a new two-year collective agreement with Finning International. “Money was actually settled relatively quickly,” said IAMAW District Lodge 14 Business Representative Kevin Clark. “It was everything else that almost consumed seven months of tough bargaining.” The two-year agreement provided no wage increase in the first year and a 2.75 per cent wage increase in the second year. Other agreement

Implement UN Security Council Resolution 1325 - Ensure women’s participation in peace-building
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HAUT We have 2 weeks left to impress the UN Security Council with a strong call to end sexual violence in conflict and ensure that women are part of peace talks that affect their lives. Take a stand today:  sign the petition before October 21, urging governments to implement UN Security Council Resolution 1325 that ensures women’s participation in peace-building. In today’s wars, ninety percent of casualties are civilians, and