‘A nightmare’: Dozens of Michigan Forest Service workers lose jobs

Interlochen Public Radio
Two union leaders in Michigan confirmed with WCMU that at least 15 people from Huron-Manistee, 14 from Hiawatha and eight from the Ottawa national forests were affected by the layoffs.
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Underfunding leading to violence, unsafe Ontario schools: Union

Underfunding leading to violence, unsafe Ontario schools: Union
London Free Press
Educational assistant Paul Nagey said he lost a tooth after being attacked by a student.
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Thames Valley safe schools policy isn’t strong on classroom violence: Trustee

Thames Valley safe schools policy isn’t strong on classroom violence: Trustee
London Free Press
A draft document that outlines Thames Valley District school board’s safe schools policies doesn’t have enough language around how to respond to classroom violence, says one trustee.
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Results of probe into Amazon worker’s death to be shared with widow: Ministry

Results of probe into Amazon worker’s death to be shared with widow: Ministry
London Free Press
The Ontario Ministry of Labour said Friday it will share the results of its probe into the death of a worker at a London-area Amazon plant with his widow.  The ministry has been under pressure from politicians and the Ontario Federation of Labour since The Free Press reported this week that Sheila Albuquerque had been […]
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Labour advocates fume as results of probe into Amazon worker’s death kept from widow 

Labour advocates fume as results of probe into Amazon worker’s death kept from widow 
London Free Press
Grieving family members should get easy access to reports of workplace deaths, say workers’ advocates. 
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Teacher unions: Don’t blame us for Thames Valley school board budget woes

London Free Press
Union leaders are speaking out against accusations budget woes are related to teacher absences at the Thames Valley District school board.
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Letters to the Editor: April 26, 2023

London Free Press
I agree with Chris Bulter's letter to the editor, Fix traffic gridlock (April 21), about London traffic and council's lack of enthusiasm for fixing traffic problems. Read More
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