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CTV’s Retirement Policy Impairs Charter Rights
A Manitoba arbitrator has ruled that CTV’s mandatory retirement policy impairs Charter rights.
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Health and Safety Policy

CFCN/CFRN will make proper provision for the health, safety & welfare at work of its employees and others that may be affected by their activities. This policy describes the arrangements CFCN/CFRN has made for managing our health and safety affairs.

  • Adopting an effective health & safety management system
  • Allocating clear accountabilities to support its implementation
  • Providing suitable resources to meet its commitments
  • Maintaining consultation and dialogue with employees
  • Comply with relevant legal requirements & industry standards
  • Assess work activities to eliminate hazards & minimize risks
  • Provide suitable training to develop appropriate competencies & skills
  • Review health & safety programs, investigate incidents and implement lessons learned
  • Arrange for periodic audit of the health and safety program
  • Provide access to competent professional advice

 
CEP
Labour Day Message
from Dave Coles
National President, CEP
This Labour Day,
opportunity knocks
It’s no wonder the Prime Minister is in a big hurry to call an election. He’s banking on borrowed time and hoping that most Canadians have not yet woken up to the fact that he and his government have -- excuse the expression -- totally screwed up. This is a big country and it takes a long time for word to get around, especially when the corporate-controlled media is your mouthpiece. Read Full Message

Competition Review Panel Recommends Eliminating Foreign Ownership Restrictions Of Telecom Companies

Why is this important to CEP members?
The CEP, the largest union in Canada in both telecommunications and media, is not opposed to minority foreign interests in Canadian telecom companies. We are opposed to handing over control to non-Canadians, such as large American companies. There are serious concerns.  Read More...