As a strike looms, Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) remain at an impasse over key issues, including weekend work, benefits, wages, and the removal of a five-minute wash-up time before meals. Canada Post, which rejected the union’s request for a two-week truce, presented new proposals that the union deemed inadequate. The wash-up time issue has become a significant sticking point, with the union arguing it is essential for maintaining a safe workplace, while Canada Post claims its elimination aligns with industry standards and reduces unproductive time.
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P.E.I. Symphony Orchestra's music director wins national award — the last of its kind
Jaelem Bhate, conductor and music director of the P.E.I. Symphony Orchestra, has been awarded the Jean-Marie Beaudet Award in Orchestra Conducting by the Canada Council for the Arts, marking the end of the award's history. This recognition highlights Bhate's significant contributions to the field of orchestral music. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Jaelem Bhate, the man who leads the music group called the P.E.I. Symphony Orchestra, won a special prize for being really...
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