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ITUC supports UGTT and the Tunisian people in their fight against corruption and for democracy, calls for greater dialogue with all the peoples of the region

24 January, 2011 : The International Trade Union Confederation has reiterated its total support for its affiliated organisation in Tunisia, the UGTT, and the Tunisian people, which have been mobilising in massive numbers and with great courage, for over a month, in favour of equality, social justice, political freedom and democracy. It was the suicide, on 17 December 2010, of a young street vendor in Sidi Bouzid following the confiscation

Aviation Partners Employees Sign with Machinists!

For Immediate Release Montréal, QC – Employees of Aviation Partners Incorporated located at Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport are the newest members of the IAMAW. “It was a very fast certification campaign, 30 days from start to finish,” said a satisfied IAMAW District 140 Organizer Robert Savoie. Aviation Partners took over the aircraft grooming business when Swissport decided to let their contracts with United and Sunwing Airlines, expire. “Some of

Poster Contest - International Year of Youth

In honour of the “International Year of Youth,” identified by the United Nations General Assembly to be the year commencing International Youth Day 2010, the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) launches a Poster Contest in the hopes of highlighting the struggles young workers face today. Grand Prize: $500.00Visit www.canadianlabour.ca for more information!Contest Closes: Monday, February 21, 2011Participants must reside in Canada and be under the age of thirty (30). DOWNLOAD THE

CPP and Flexible Retirement: Changes Coming

While the debate on future improvements to the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) benefits continues, a number of smaller CPP changes, already agreed to by the federal and provincial governments, will be coming into effect in 2011 and over the next few years. The most significant changes involve the flexible retirement provisions of the CPP.    You can start to draw CPP retirement benefits any time between the ages of 60 and

Everybody out of the pool! PRPPs are Not the Answer

  You might have noticed a pension item in the news just before the holidays.  At a December meeting in Alberta, federal and provincial finance ministers decided not to move on improvements to the Canada Pension Plan (CPP), but rather to proceed with some kind of private sector-based savings scheme – a Pooled Registered Pension Plan or PRPP. Federal finance minister Flaherty, who had been part of the broad consensus

Chiffres utiles - 2011

CHIFFRES UTILES POUR VOTRE GOUVERNE: 2011 A. PENSIONS: 1. PRESTATIONS DE SÉCURITÉ DE VIEILLESSE:   (Mensuelles Janvier 2011)  -ajustées tous les 3 mois          $524.23 2. RÉGIME DE PENSIONS DU CANADA/QUÉBEC (2011)   *Prestations mensuelles: Prestations maximum à l’âge    de 65 ans    $960.00   (Réduction annuelle de 6% à l’âge de retraite 60-64,           Augmentation annuelle de 6% à l’âge de retraite 65-70)   *Prestation maximum d’invalidité  $1,153.37   *Prestation maximum au survivant                                   RPC               RPQ   Au-dessous

Useful Numbers 2011

A. PENSIONS: 1. OLD AGE SECURITY BENEFIT          $524.23 (Monthly, January/2010 – adjusted quarterly)    2.  CANADA/QUEBEC PENSION PLAN (2010)       * Maximum Monthly Retirement Benefit at age 65       $960.00       (Reduction of 6% per year for retirement 60-64,       Increase of 6% per year for retirement 65-70)         * Maximum Monthly Disability Benefit $1,153.37       * Maximum Monthly Survivor Benefit                                          CPP          QPP       Under 65           $529.09   $470.98 –

Rolls Royce Security Guards Ratify!

Lachine, QC – Security Guards employed by Rolls Royce Canada have ratified a new collective agreement. The three-year agreement provides for wage increases of 2.5 per cent in each of the first two years and 3 per cent in the third year. The members will also increase their pension plan contributions by .5 per cent in the first and third years of the agreement. The agreement will also see an

Machinists Ratify with Field Aviation!

Toronto, ON – Members of IAMAW Local Lodge 2413 have ratified a new collective agreement with Field Aviation Incorporated. The three-year agreement provides wage increases of 2 per cent plus a 1 per cent RRSP increase in each of the first and second years respectively. The agreement will be re-opened to discuss wage and RRSP increases only for the third year. Other agreement highlights include : • A $1,050.00 signing bonus

International Migrants Day - 18 December

On 4 December 2000, the General Assembly, taking into account the large and increasing number of migrants in the world, proclaimed 18 December International Migrants Day (resolution 55/93). On that day, in 1990, the Assembly adopted the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families (resolution 45/158). Member States, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations are invited to observe International Migrants Day through