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Gander Chamber Urges Ferry Captains, Province To Resolve Dispute
Saturday, August 29, 2020
Gander Chamber Urges Ferry Captains, Province To Resolve Dispute
Aug 29, 2020 5:00 PM
The Gander and Area Chamber of Commerce is pressing both parties in the strike by ferry captains to get back to the negotiating table.
Two ferry services in the region have been affected by the strike: Fogo/Change Islands and St. Brendan’s/Burnside.
Chamber vice-chairman Sheldon Handcock says not only is the strike affecting residents and businesses but it’s also impacting those who provide essential goods and services such as shipping and trucking companies delivering food or medical supplies.
Handcock says the Newfoundland and Labrador economy is facing a perfect storm of hardships following Snowmageddon, COVID-19 and now labour disputes.
He says he’s concerned this might not be a storm that the local economy can weather.
https://vocm.com/2020/08/29/gander-chamber-strike/
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The Atlantic Chamber of Commerce is taking proactive steps to promote reconciliation and respect for Indigenous rights within the corporate sector. In response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Call to Action 92, the Chamber urges its members to embrace the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples as a guiding framework. This entails a commitment to meaningful consultation, fostering respectful relationships, and obtaining the free, prior, and informed consent of Indigenous peoples before embarking on economic projects. Moreover, the Chamber advocates for equitable access to employment, training, and educational opportunities for Indigenous communities, ensuring they reap sustainable benefits from economic development initiatives.
Recognizing the importance of education, the Chamber encourages businesses to provide comprehensive training for management and staff on the history of Indigenous peoples, including the legacy of residential schools, Indigenous rights, and Aboriginal-Crown relations. Emphasizing intercultural competency, conflict resolution, and anti-racism, these efforts aim to foster a more inclusive and harmonious corporate environment rooted in mutual understanding and respect.
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