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By Kevin McGran Sports Reporter Tues., April 30, 2019 Before I get to Mike Babcock’s grade for the 2018-19 season, I guess I should point out we’re all on #BabcockWatch now. (Tomorrow: The Forwards) When asked about the Babcock’s job security with the Maple Leafs, GM Kyle Dubas punted the answer downfield. He basically said everything is under review, and he’ll let us know when he knows. Not exactly words of endorsement, though how often has a coach been fired mere days after the GM promised him the exact opposite? So Dubas will let us know when he knows and he hasn’t said anything yet, so the #BabcockWatch will carry on. Article Continued Below It’s really too close to call right now, whether Babcock will be back for Season 5. It’s a bit like Game of Thrones, where some of your favourite characters don’t make it to the end. Jake Gardiner’s not making it. A bit like Theon Greyjoy there. We all thought … [Read more...] about Babcock watch: Grading a coach whose job is on the line
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News 204,000 jobs available in gov’t Labor Day fair
MANILA - A total of 204,000 jobs are up for grabs in a Labor day caravan organized by government, the Department of Labor and Employment said Tuesday. Close to 18,000 of the total vacancies are for state positions, the DOLE said in a statement. These include positions in the Philippine National Police, Bureau of Fire Protection, Bureau of Internal Revenue and Armed Forces of the Philippines. The other openings are for customer service representatives, machine operators, collection specialists, cashiers, retail agents, account specialists, service crew, utility staff, baggers, skilled sewers and vacancies in the construction sector under the administration's Build, Build, Build, the statement said. Overseas placements includes factory workers, nurses, machine operators, welders, household workers, waiters, bakers, and English teachers for Thailand, DOLE said. "We are thankful to the companies for making available volumes of opportunities for our workers on Labor Day. We also … [Read more...] about News 204,000 jobs available in gov’t Labor Day fair
News Boeing CEO keeps job intact after facing questions on 737 MAX crashes
CHICAGO -- Boeing Co-CEO and Chairman Dennis Muilenburg emerged with his job intact at an annual meeting on Monday and promised to win back the public's trust after facing tough questions in the wake of two fatal crashes of the 737 MAX plane. Battling the biggest crisis of his nearly four years as chief executive officer, Muilenburg survived a shareholder motion to split his chairman and CEO roles. He later told reporters he would continue to lead the company through a crisis that has triggered the grounding of Boeing's fastest-selling plane, lawsuits, investigations and lingering concerns over the 737 MAX's safety. "I am very focused on safety going forward," he said after the meeting when reporters asked if he had considered resigning. "I am strongly vested in that. My clear intent is to continue to lead on the front of safety, quality and integrity." However, Boeing will need to win back the trust of customers, passengers and regulators following the crashes. "We know we do have … [Read more...] about News Boeing CEO keeps job intact after facing questions on 737 MAX crashes
Legal Aid Ontario to cut jobs, impose hiring freeze after provincial budget cutbacks
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By Jacques Gallant Legal Affairs Reporter Mon., April 29, 2019 Legal Aid Ontario will be cutting full-time positions and implementing a hiring freeze in the wake of cuts announced in the recent provincial budget. In an email to staff Monday morning and obtained by the Star, CEO David Field laid out a number of changes the organization will be making to save money. “Front-line services provided by LAO will continue and remain strong,” he said in the email. “LAO carefully considered its expenditures in terms of its client service and accountability for public funds and has developed a plan which is guided by those considerations.” Field said the cutting of full-time jobs will mainly be made through eliminating vacant positions, attrition and voluntary exits, as well as “other arrangements” that he did not specify. Cutting the positions, along with other administrative changes including a hiring freeze, salary freeze for … [Read more...] about Legal Aid Ontario to cut jobs, impose hiring freeze after provincial budget cutbacks
Vancouver gathers for ‘Day of Mourning’ to remember workers killed and injured on the job
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By Perrin Grauer Star Vancouver Sun., April 28, 2019 VANCOUVER—More than 200 people gathered Sunday at Jack Poole Plaza in Vancouver against the backdrop of a burning Olympic cauldron for the 2019 Day of Mourning in remembrance of workers killed or injured on the job. Speakers from labour organizations and the local business community joined the family members of victims of workplace accidents to underscore the importance of workplace safety, and to advocate for increased protections for workers across the country. One of those speakers, Mike Shaw, recounted a 2013 on-the-job skiing accident, which resulted in his neck being broken. At the time, he recalled, he was told by doctors he would never walk again. Shaw, who stood proudly behind the podium on two feet in defiance of that original prognosis, was employed as a skiing coach at the time of his injury. He said his accident happened because he ignored his gut telling him something wasn’t … [Read more...] about Vancouver gathers for ‘Day of Mourning’ to remember workers killed and injured on the job