October 30, 2023

In this episode: labour updates from union negotiations, Alberta’s support for people with disabilities to enter workforce, declining mental health and financial wellbeing index among Canadian workers and other topics . Stay with us to get the latest HR updates.

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1. TELUS Health today released a special report on Financial Wellbeing | The TELUS Mental Health Index - September 2023 
2. Alberta is investing $10 million dollar to help more Albertans with disabilities access employment supports | Helping Albertans with disabilities enter the workforce
3. Financial Post reports on widespread workforce reduction in financial industry | Why Canadian banks are cutting jobs | Financial Post 
4. Three Quebec public sector unions federations representing around 430,000 workers say a new government contract offer is unacceptable | Quebec public unions moving forward with strike | CityNews Montreal 
5. Unifor has reached a tentative agreement with St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation | Unifor reaches tentative agreement with St. Lawrence Seaway | Unifor 
6. Unifor is set to bargain on behalf of more than 2,800 grocery store workers at Loblaw-owned stores in Ontario and Newfoundland and Labrador | Unifor to bargain for thousands of Loblaw workers | CTV News 
7. Lululemon is one of the winners of the 2023 Workplace Benefits Awards from Benefits Canada | Lululemon's retirement savings plans, financial literacy initiatives lead to award win | Benefits Canada.com