News by subject: AVO

As a major mobilization is being held today in front of the Canadian Parliament to ask the federal government to stop the Near Surface Disposal Facility (NSDF) project in Chalk River, the Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador (AFNQL) wishes to...

A fair and impartial justice system is at the heart of America's commitment to the rule of law. Individual judges are prohibited from commenting about pending cases, particularly those over which they preside. Judges may only speak through their...

After an almost two-year campaign, members of Teamsters Local 150 have successfully ratified their first collective bargaining agreement with Recology. The four-year contract, covering customer service representatives, delivers an immediate 14...

Last week, Georgia's Environmental Protection Division released draft permits for Alabama based Twin Pines Minerals LLC's strip mine on the doorstep of Georgia's iconic Okefenokee Swamp....

"Today's vote in the House to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, only the second impeachment of a cabinet official in U.S. history, is a victory for the rule of law and the American people....

Today, Independent Women's Voice (IWV) joined New Mexico lawmakers in a joint press conference to celebrate the introduction of HB 205?IWV's Women's Bill of Rights (WBOR)?and call upon Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham to stand with women in New...

The recent decision by the David Eby government to restrict the sale of nicotine pouches to pharmacies has been met with surprise and concern by Canada's largest independent coalition of independent convenience store operators. Previously,...

Unifor is blaming a lack of capital investment during good economic times on the decision by Cascades Containerboard to close its plant here, throwing over 100 Unifor members out of work. ...

Teamsters, California lawmakers, and labor allies gathered at the statehouse in Sacramento yesterday to announce the reintroduction of legislation requiring a trained human operator behind the wheel of self-driving trucks weighing more than 10,000...

Vehicle accidents that result in predatory towing practices remain a significant issue for policymakers across Florida and the country. After an accident, vehicle owners find themselves in high-stress situations that can create the perfect...

Today, Federal Housing Advocate Marie-Josée Houle is calling for a national response to the human rights crisis facing people living in homeless encampments. Encampments are not a safe or sustainable solution for housing. For people living in...

Canadian music creators and industry members are asking for fairness for music creators through an online letter writing campaign ahead of the 2024 federal budget....

American Values, the super PAC supporting Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.'s candidacy for president, today announced a spend of $7M for the now overly famous ad run in the first half of yesterday's Super Bowl. While the ad continues to trend on social media,...

OPSEU/SEFPO has been notified that on Tuesday, February 13 at 12:01 a.m., the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Cochrane-Timiskaming will lock out its workers who provide life-saving mental health and addictions support in several northern...

Nurses are praising the ruling by the province's Court of Appeal confirming that Bill 124 is invalid as it applies to "represented" or unionized employees. "The ruling upholds what we all know: That nurses have a right to bargain a fair labour...

On Tuesday, February 13, Independent Women's Voice (IWV) will join New Mexico lawmakers in a joint press conference to celebrate the introduction of HB 205?the New Mexico Women's Bill of Rights (WBOR)?and call upon Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham to...

Arab citizens overwhelmingly blamed the United States and Western governments for the continuation of the war in Gaza, characterized the American position on the conflict as "very bad," and went so far as to consider the US as the number one threat...

Unifor commends the Ontario Court of Appeal's decision today, upholding the Ontario Superior Court's ruling that Bill 124 is unconstitutional....

To protect public safety and good jobs, the Teamsters and California lawmakers will announce the reintroduction of the autonomous vehicle (AV) human operator bill at a rally on Monday, February 12, at 2pm PT. AB 2286, formerly Assembly Bill 316,...

We write this letter representing the Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals (OBAP), a distinguished institution with a rich history spanning nearly 50 years in advocating for diversity, equity, and inclusion within the aviation industry. We...

Overture International, a non-profit organization committed to protecting children and empowering families and communities in southern Haiti, today announced the release of the first two installments of its booklet series titled "Orphanages are NOT...

Health Equity in Transplantation Coalition (HEiTC) Executive Chairman Al B. Sure! issued the following statement on the findings of a new report issued this week by the American...

To protect public safety and good jobs, the Teamsters and California lawmakers will announce the reintroduction of the autonomous vehicle (AV) human operator bill at a rally on Monday, February 12, at 2pm PT. AB 2286, formerly Assembly Bill 316,...

The Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (RNAO) applauds the federal and provincial governments for working together to solve the health system challenges Ontarians face. RNAO President Dr. Claudette Holloway and CEO Dr. Doris Grinspun were...

Today, the American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP), the largest and oldest kidney patient organization in the nation, issued an Official Statement (appears below) and an AAKP Closer Look report highlighting a new, double standard and...

Today, Power to the Patients announced a new public service announcement (PSA) set to air in Washington, D.C. featuring 2024 Grammy-winning Best Country Album Artist Lainey Wilson, 2024 two-time Grammy-nominated break-out country music star Jelly...

Following is a statement by Emily Wilkins, president of the National Press Club and Gil Klein, president of the National Press Club Journalism Institute on Vladimir Putin's comments about the case of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich...

SEIU Healthcare, a union representing over 60,000 frontline healthcare workers in Ontario, welcomes the federal government's injection of funds into Ontario's failing health system but the deal fails to correct for the province's ongoing refusal to...

The Ontario Nurses' Association (ONA) welcomes the commitment of the federal government to provide funding in a new health-care agreement for this province, and adds that ONA has no faith that the Ford government will direct the funds to where they...

The Métis Nation of Ontario applauds the unanimous decision released today by the Supreme Court of Canada to uphold the constitutional validity of An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families (the "Act"). Also known...

Unifor welcomes the announcement of a new agreement between the federal and Ontario governments that promises to inject $3.1 billion in federal funding into the province's health care system. "Today's announcement comes as a vital boost for...

After more than a year of deliberation, the Supreme Court of Canada has confirmed the validity of An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families (C-92), a ruling eagerly awaited by First Nations. At stake in this legal...

Today, the Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF), the National Government of the Red River Métis, applauds the unanimous decision of the Supreme Court of Canada, which supports our government and other Indigenous governments, affirming the rights of the...

Citizens Utility Board (CUB) Executive Director Sarah Moskowitz released a statement today about Illinois American Water's $152 million rate-hike request before the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC):...

The Teamsters Union commends the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors for passing a landmark resolution in favor of Senate Bill 915 (SB 915), legislation that allows California's local governments to regulate autonomous vehicles (AVs). SB 915 has...

Paralyzed Veterans of America released the following statement today from PVA Chief Policy Officer Heather Ansley in response to today's markup of S. 1939, the "FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023," by the Senate Commerce Committee....

Unifor is outraged about today's announcement from Bell Canada Enterprises Inc. (BCE Inc.) to cut 4,800 jobs ? 9% of its workforce ? affecting 800 of the union's members, while deliberately putting shareholders ahead of workers with increased...

LATV (Latino Alternative Television), Latino Media Collaborative's (LMC) CALÓ News, and Comedian/Actor Al Madrigal have joined forces to create the "Stop the Dis(information)" campaign surrounding the 2024 U.S. elections. The media and event...

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters announced today it will increase future strike benefits to $1,000 per week for members of Teamsters Local 997 fighting for a new contract at Molson Coors in Fort Worth, Texas....

American Chemistry Council (ACC) President and CEO Chris Jahn today sent a letter to President Biden requesting he create an Interagency Policy Committee (IPC). Led by the Director of the White House National Economic Council, the intent of the IPC...

The federal government has been sitting on $2.5 billion in carbon tax revenue collected since 2019 despite repeated promises to return it to small businesses in Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta, says the Canadian Federation of Independent...

As the United States grapples with a historic recruiting crisis within the military, VetComm, a leading advocate for veterans' rights, is drawing attention to the adverse effects of calls for free college on recruitment. The decline in military...

Canada's largest egg producer, Burnbrae Farms, faces scrutiny for keeping consumers in the dark about the living conditions of the hundreds of thousands of chickens in its supply chain. Mercy For Animals, a global animal protection organization,...

National charity Prosper Canada is calling on the federal government to invest $85 million over five years to provide free financial help to Canadians who have been the hardest hit by the current affordability crisis....

Imperial Tobacco Canada (ITCAN) firmly agrees that minors should not be able to purchase nicotine products. That said, the company is extremely disappointed that the Government of British Columbia is making it more difficult for smokers to access a...

The following is a statement from Peter Finn, Teamsters Western Region International Vice President and President of Teamsters Joint Council 7, in response to news that Uber plans to spend $30 million in 2024 to influence lawmakers and legislation in...

Yesterday, the Teamsters were joined by their allies at the New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health, La Colmena, the National Employment Law Project, the Retail Wholesale Department Store Union (RWDSU), and WE ACT for Environmental...

Oil giant California Resources Corp's purchase of Aera Energy for just half the price it fetched two years ago is a ploy for Aera to avoid plugging very low producing wells, and for California Resources to take advantage of the state's reliance on...

The American Physical Therapy Association, APTA Private Practice, and the American Occupational Therapy Association applaud new legislation that would lower administrative costs for therapy providers to help mitigate continued payment cuts....

On Thursday February 8th the Senate Commerce Committee will mark up its FAA Reauthorization bill, which was originally scheduled to be marked up in June 2023. The House of Representatives passed its Reauthorization bill on a bipartisan basis in July...