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The origin of the present holiday lies in the fight for an eight-hour working day, in which cause the leaders of the socialist Second International called for an international day of protest to be held at the beginning of May 1890. The fact that the Occupy movement has now selected May 1 as the moment for another offensive attests to the enduring relevance of May Day as International Workers' Day.

Working with individuals who have faced obstacles in life and in employment, Metro Works of Halifax offers an innovative and unique adult-integrated literacy and essential skills program. Their 30-week Options Work Activity Program gives learners vocational and essential skills training, along with academic upgrading.

This training initiative is part of the Yukon government’s Community Training Fund, a successful and proven method of addressing the training needs of Yukoners. Funding for training is offered in three streams: community-based, industry/sector-based and project specific.

The Government of Canada is realigning the Temporary Foreign Worker Program to better meet labour market demands and support the economic recovery.

Even seasoned managers can cringe at that thought of confronting their loyal staff with bad news. It can be so anxiety provoking they procrastinate, deny, turn a blind eye, excuse, give in or give up. Unfortunately, poor performance doesn't heal itself. Here are tips to help ease the situation.

According to the latest Randstad Workmonitor study, one out of three Canadians say they are very satisfied with their current employer - placing Canadians at the highest employee satisfaction levels reported globally.

The research found there are gaps between the opportunities organizations are providing and the meaningful volunteer experience Canadians are seeking.

ABC Life Literacy Canada is currently developing new video case studies to showcase successful workplace education programs across Canada. These four case studies will be posted over the coming weeks to show the impact of skills training in the workplace.

Students across British Columbia will have new opportunities for skills training, thanks to $10 million in one-time funding being provided to 16 public post-secondary institutions to prepare workers for jobs in their regions.

Canada’s economy was near full employment before the 2008-09 recession. Although Canada has recovered all the jobs lost during the recession, it will take another four years to bring the unemployment rate back down to about six per cent.

As Canadians mark National Volunteer Week, IBC reminds volunteers and their organizations to check and ensure they are protected by the right insurance. It is also crucial to have an up-to-date screening and training policy.

“These findings are consistent with our landmark research study, Bridging the Gap, which suggests volunteering is now more widely accepted as an inclusive activity for many, not just something for a distinct class of ‘do-gooders’.”

The Ministry of Advanced Education, Employment and Immigration is requesting proposals from organizations interested in developing and delivering Workplace Essential Skills Saskatchewan projects.

Communication skills in the workplace can be improved through awareness and practice. In fact, even effective communicators can always be improving. This article outlines some steps to follow.

“Volunteers are fundamental to the health of our communities nationwide because they support us and everything we do,” said Ruth MacKenzie, President and CEO of Volunteer Canada. “Recognizing Canada’s 13.3 million volunteers effectively inspires them to stay engaged and involved.”