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One main issue in Steelworkers strike at IOC in Labrador West
The president of the Steelworkers local 5795 says there is one main issue that caused members to go out on strike early Tuesday Morning. “That issue is the temporary workforce, a concession the union is not willing to accept,” ...
Steelworkers on strike in Labrador West
The Steelworkers at the Iron ore Company of Canada have turned down the latest company offer by a huge margin. Local 5795, with close to 1300 members, voted 92 per cent to reject the last offer from IOC. A smaller union, local 6731 which represents ...
Bad Credit? Yes, it’s a problem
No credit. Bad credit. No problem. Clearly, I watch too much television because I see this message pop up on the screen way too often. It’s usually advertisements for auto financing or payday loans. Even mortgages can be obtained ...
Picking the pockets of seniors
It started off innocently enough, with a few friendly messages on Facebook from another senior who certainly seemed like the real deal. “I had a street address (for him) and the whole bit,” said Heather Marchione. The ...
Steelworkers Union negotiators back to Labrador West following talks with IOC
After walking away from negotiations on two occasions the United Steelworkers local 5795 have just concluded last minute talks with the Iron Ore Company of Canada. Set for a strike vote on Friday March 23, the union had a last minute offer from ...
Corner Brook launches Business Improvement Program for 2018
The Business Improvement Program for 2018 was launched on Wednesday, according to a release from the City of Corner Brook. The program is an initiative aimed at improving the frontal appearance and/or landscaping of commercial properties in the ...
Lab West Steelworkers and IOC back to the table
The negotiations between United Steelworkers local 5795 and the Iron ore company of Canada have taken a sudden and last minute twist. Last week the conciliator called both sides back to the table in Sept-Iles, QC. After a day the union walked ...
Lab West Steelworkers ready for strike vote
The meetings are over, the members have been up to date as to the latest offer from the company, next there is a strike vote. “Members expressed themselves loud and clear at the meetings held Tuesday night and Wednesday morning, we ...
Spring is here: Income tax credits and benefits should be top of mind
Get the most out of your refund in order to reinvest elsewhere It’s a sure sign of spring to hear birds chirping and to see crocuses sprouting up through brown grass. The snow slowly melts away to bring into clear view what havoc winter has ...
Yard sailing through Revenue Canada waters
It was a quill box, a highly sought-after bit of First Nations craftwork, and it was priced at only $2 at a Nova Scotia yard sale. A rare find. “They’re very artistic and it takes a lot of work to make them,” said Clair Peers, ...