Low unemployment could boost trend of union organizing in retail, service: experts – Victoria News

The tight labour market could boost the pandemic-born trend of union organizing in under-unionized sectors like retail and service, which has seen successful drives at the likes of Starbucks, Indigo and PetSmart, experts said. Since 2020, there have been union drives at major retailers including Starbucks, Cineplex, Indigo, Sephora and PetSmart. When there aren’t as […]

Train derails in Maine; no hazardous materials affected, officials say – WSB-TV

Update 10:57 p.m. Officials with Canadian Pacific Railways said there were no hazardous materials that derailed, stating that only three locomotive engines and six rail cars carrying lumber were involved, the Morning Sentinel reported. Original report: According to a Facebook post by Rockwood Fire & Rescue, emergency workers were on the scene of the derailment, […]

B.C. Climate News: Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions rose in 2021 – Vancouver Sun

Scientists studying hares in Canada’s Yukon Territory have discovered that climate change is delaying their ability to turn white from brown in the fall, which could put the ecosystem at risk. The panel has issued a “code red” for humanity and last year it said the window to stop global warming from exceeding 1.5 C was closing. […]

US laundry store offers free service to unemployed; netizens applaud – The Indian Express

Archer Cleaners in Oklahoma has put up a poster on its store window declaring the initiative. “To have someone offer help without needing to ask, to feel confident about how you’re presenting yourself on interviews during a time when confidence can take a serious hit — even if these things aren’t everything you need, they […]

VCH workers decry East Hastings decampment, despite fearing employer blowback – Vancouver Sun

With dozens of police officers standing by, city engineering staff loaded rented moving vans and sanitation trucks with tents, tarps and people’s belongings. For just $3.50 per week, you can get unlimited, ad-lite access to The Vancouver Sun, The Province, National Post and 13 other Canadian news sites. We have enabled email notifications—you will now […]

‘Jarring scene’: Deputies find burning body in open field – Boston 25 News

According to a news release from the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, deputies received a 911 call at about 8 a.m. After extinguishing the fire, officials determined that the victim had upper body trauma, according to the Tampa Bay Times. “This is a jarring scene,” Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister said in a statement. “It is […]

Low unemployment could boost trend of union organizing in retail, service: experts

The tight labour market could boost the pandemic-born trend of union organizing in under-unionized sectors like retail and service, which has seen successful drives at the likes of Starbucks, Indigo and PetSmart, experts said. Since 2020, there have been union drives at major retailers including Starbucks, Cineplex, Indigo, Sephora and PetSmart. When there aren’t as […]