Perceptions: EMPLOYMENT

Love and work [in relation to lesbian relationships and culture]. Reprinted from Regina Lesbian Newsletter, Feb. 1985.
P15 [1985]: 7-8 (52cm.)

Amsterdam 1998 [a report by the author on attendance at an "international conference on Trade Unions, Homosexuality and Work"; "all of the Canadian delegates were struck by how much progress has been made in our country"]. By Donna Smith.
P124 (v16n7)[misnumbered v16n6 on contents page)(Oct. 28, 1998): 8 (39cm.)

EMPLOYMENT -- ALBERTA

Suing the government [Robert Lawrence is suing his employer, the Government of Alberta, over pension benefits; he wants his 22-year partner to get pension benefits when he dies; details, including comment by David Hancock, justice minister].
P153 (v20n4)(June 5, 2002): 14 (19cm.)

EMPLOYMENT -- ALBERTA -- EDMONTON

Homophobia at work [Delwin Vriend expects that with new King's College policy to be unveiled soon, he will be asked to resign; Vriend is a gay chemistry lab instructor].
P62 (v9n1)(Jan. 16, 1991): 10 (41cm.)

Fighting back [Delwin Vriend fired January 28, 1991 from position as lab instructor at King's College, an Edmonton private Christian liberal arts college, "after refusing to voluntarily resign when his homosexuality became known"; background; appeal].
P63 (v9n2)(March 6, 1991): 9-10 (70cm.)

Campus rights coming? ["University of Alberta is investigating policy changes that would extend spousal benefits to same-sex partners of university employees"].
P65 (v9n4)(June 12, 1991): 9 (13cm.)

Protection in Edmonton [city council, on May 28, 1991, passed motion "that will amend the city's equal-opportunities policy to protect lesbian and gay city employees from discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation"; alderman Catherine Chicak was only council member to vote against; Mayor Jan Reimer voiced support; council decision comes less than two years after council refused to issue proclamation for lesbian and gay awareness day].
P65 (v9n4)(June 12, 1991): 9 (40cm.)

An interview with Delwin Vriend [who was fired from his King's College, Edmonton, job when his homosexuality became known; case to Supreme Court of Canada]. Interviewed by Garnet Woloschuk.
P120 (v16n3)(April 29, 1998): 6-7 (81cm.)

Beating the CBC [Denis-Martin Chabot wins fight with employer, CBC/Radio Canada in Edmonton, for same-sex spousal benefits; had applied in 1993; background details].
P124 (v16n7)[misnumbered v16n6 on contents page](Oct. 28, 1998): 10 (27cm.)

EMPLOYMENT -- ALBERTA -- LETHBRIDGE

University benefits [newsnote that University of Lethbridge professor wins fight for spousal benefits for same-sex partner; win may not be extended to all in university community].
P96 (v13n3)(April 26, 1995): 11 (9cm.)

EMPLOYMENT -- BRITISH COLUMBIA

Same-sex rights [reported by Xtra! West to have been won from Bank of Montreal through efforts of Autumn Abrahms, who first sought benefits for her lover in 1991; chain of events outlined].
P98 (v13n5)(July 26, 1995): 24 (20cm.)

EMPLOYMENT -- BRITISH COLUMBIA -- TERRACE

[Newsnote that Terrace, B.C. lesbian, Elizabeth Snyder, is fighting for employer medical coverage for her partner, against employer, Northwest Community College].
P25 [1986]: 7 (4cm.)

EMPLOYMENT -- BRITISH COLUMBIA -- VANCOUVER

[Newsnote that Rob Joyce, Vancouver gay activist, is "still fighting a demotion and wrongful dismissal suit" for loss of position at youth hostel].
P25 [1986]: 7 (5cm.)

In Vancouver [Vancouver Municipal Regional Employees Union "successfully negotiates benefits for gay clerical and support staff" of Vancouver School Board and Langara College Students Union]. From The Body Politic
P28 [1986]: 10 (8cm.)

Joyce drops fight [claiming wrongful dismissal and defamation against BC Ministry of the Attorney General; felt government had almost infinite financial and legal resources; history of the case given]. From Rites.
P31 (March 11, 1987): 24 (29cm.)

Benefits extended ["The University of British Columbia has become the largest employer in the province to extend spousal benefits to same-sex partners.... [S]eems...a new attitude...[after]...refused to rent...facilities [for Gay Games, and for which, later, there was a reversal of decision]].
P56 [misnumbered 55] (v8n3)(April 11, 1990): 12 (20cm.)

More spousal benefits [City of Vancouver "recently recognized the extension of benefits to the partners of gay men and lesbians"; championed by openly gay alderman, Gordon Price; etc.].
P63 (v9n2)(March 6, 1991): 18 (16cm.)

EMPLOYMENT -- CANADA

Victory for gay couple [Brian Mossop denied bereavement leave to attend lover, Ken Popert's, father's funeral; complaint ruling by Canadian Human Rights Commission was that gay couples may constitute a family; etc.]. From Xtra!
P49 (v7n4)(May 31, 1989): 19 (31cm.)

Anti-gay appeal [Treasury Board appealing bereavement leave decision in favor of Brian Mossop; REAL Women, Salvation Army, Evangelical Fellowship, Focus on the Family, and Pentecostal Church have banded together to work to have decision overturned].
P53 (v7n8)(Nov. 23, 1989): 11 (8cm.)

Lesbian fights [Carol Nielsen, Vancouver employee of Canada Employment and Immigration Commission, filed complaint with Canadian Human Rights Commission against Great-West Life for denial of dental coverage to lesbian partner].
P54 (v8n1)(Jan. 17, 1990): 11-12 (16cm.)

We're not family [Federal Court of Appeals rules Brian Mossop not entitled to bereavement leave to attend lover, Ken Popert's, father's funeral; earlier Canadian Human Rights tribunal had ruled in Mossop's favor; Appeals Court says sexual orientation not prohibited ground of discrimination under Canadian Human Rights Act].
P58 (v8n5)(July 11, 1990): 18-19 (31cm.)

We are family [Brian Mossop -- Ken Popert bereavement leave issue: Appeal Court overturned decision of human rights tribunal; Canadian Human Rights Commission will ask for leave to appeal to Supreme Court of Canada].
P60 (v8n7)(Nov. 21, 1990)[dated Oct. 10/90 on cover]: 12 (25cm.)

Are we family? [Supreme Court of Canada agrees to hear Brian Mossop bereavement leave denial case].
P63 (v9n2)(March 6, 1991): 24 (13cm.)

Decision reserved [by Supreme Court of Canada in Brian Mossop bereavement leave case; some quoted comments of legal counsel and of one justice].
P74 (v10n5)(July 29, 1992): 18-19 (28cm.)

Supreme Court defeat [Brian Mossop bereavement leave case that began in 1985 with complaint to Canadian Human Rights Commission was ruled on by Supreme Court of Canada February 26, 1993; 4 to 3 vote that Mossop had not been discriminated against; background and additional information given].
P79 (v11n2)(March 10, 1993): 13 (52cm.)

Spousal benefits in jeopardy ["Revenue Canada has informed insurance companies in Canada that benefit plans that provide same-sex couples with benefits are in violation of the Income Tax Act's definition of spouse and liable to lose their tax-exempt status"; Svend Robinson sends letter to Revenue Minister Otto Jelinek, "who is known to be very homophobic"; etc.].
P81 (v11n4)(June 9, 1993): 19 (21cm.)

Couples deserve benefits [Public Service Staff Relations Board ruled Oct. 1 that federal government erred when denied David Lorenzen family and bereavement leave; this order does not clear up confusion re this issue for government employees; past decisions of this nature overturned by courts, including Supreme Court's decision in Brian Mossop case].
P84 (v11n7)(Oct. 27, 1993): 21 (19cm.)

Challenging Revenue Canada [Canadian Union of Public Employees will challenge federal Income Tax Act; CUPE wants to provide pension benefits to same-sex couples working for the union organization; reference also to arbitration ruling earlier in year regarding family leave benefits for federal government employees, a ruling which federal government has appealed; additional reference to a ruling ordering Ontario government to provide benefits].
P85 (v11n8)(Dec. 8, 1993): 21 (22cm.)

Lesbian spouses [Lisa Jeffs has had relationship with Michelle Owen recognized by an Unemployment Insurance Commission Appeals Board of Referees; Jeffs had applied for unemployment insurance to follow spouse to Toronto; her claim denied; she appealed; now Commission has appealed].
P86 (v12n1)(Jan. 26, 1994)[cover date Jan. 24/94]: 20 (15cm.)

AIDS: a prairie perspective [article discussing the ongoing attempt to obtain disability coverage for HIV-positive employees of community-based AIDS organizations; topic of major concern for some time in Canadian AIDS Society; author's opinions on this issue]. By Ralph Wushke.
P87 (v12n2)(March 9, 1994): 10 (31cm.)

Gov't. not appealing [federal justice department announced will not appeal Public Service Staff Relations Board ruling awarding same-sex family-leave rights to David Lorenzen; Lorenzen had lodged complaint against Environment Canada; suggestion that this means government preparing to recognize same-sex relationships; etc.].
P88 (v12n3)(April 27, 1994): 20 (27cm.)

No insurance [many AIDS service organizations in Canada finding it difficult to obtain group insurance for employees; Canadian AIDS Society calls on federal and provincial governments to provide coverage; etc.].
P88 (v12n3)(April 27, 1994): 21 (25cm.)

Civil service rights [Canada Post ordered to pay benefits claim filed by Luc Guevremont in 1992 for partner, Raymond Milne].
P88 (v12n3)(April 27, 1994): 24 (13cm.)

Svend makes rights complaint [Svend Robinson, gay MP, is taking Board of Internal Economy to Canadian Human Rights Commission to try to get employment benefits for same-sex couples; details and background information].
P90 (v12n5)(July 27, 1994): 21 (18cm.)

Postal benefits [Canada Post signed collective agreement with Canadian Union of Postal Workers which includes spousal benefits for gay/lesbian members; etc.].
P95 (v13n2)[misnumbered v13n1 on contents page](March 8, 1995): 22 (17cm.)

Same-sex benefits case [of David Mitges against Imperial Oil Ltd.; Imperial Oil refuses to provide benefits].
P96 (v13n3)(April 26, 1995): 20 (37cm.)

Federal resistance failing [regarding same-sex employment benefits; on November 16/95, Treasury Board issued directive that same-sex partners be provided benefits in six areas, including bereavement leave; leave for family-related responsibilities, and leave for spouse relocation; directive not extended to medical, dental or pension matters; government may be forced to extend full benefits; Canadian Human Rights Commission is now considering the matter].
P101 (v13n8)(Dec. 6, 1995): 20 (42cm.)

Government pays [newsnote that nine out of thirteen complaints against federal government settled out of court; still requires approval of Canadian Human Rights Commission].
P103 (v14n2)(March 13, 1996): 22 (8cm.)

Mile-high benefits [Air Canada's regional connectors extend travel benefits to same-sex spouses of airline staff; follows on Air Canada's provision of spousal benefits in January].
P103 (v14n2)(March 13, 1996): 22 (12cm.)

Same-sex benefits ordered [Canadian human rights tribunal makes "landmark" ruling ordering federal government to provide employee benefits to two same-sex couples and to propose ways of eliminating discrimination ; cases were those of Stanley Moore and of Dale Akerstrom].
P106 (v14n5)(July 24, 1996): 19 (50cm.)

More benefits offered [Unitel Canada announced will conform to new federal rights ruling and extend benefits; progress of several other companies is mentioned; etc.].
P106 (v14n5)(July 24, 1996): 20 (25cm.)

Courting feds for benefits [still "uneven array of rulings and decisions from both the courts and various human rights tribunals"; article is on same-sex pension benefits and also about broader same-sex benefits; table titled "Status of Benefits Across Canada" accompanies article].
P108 (v14n7)(Oct. 23, 1996): 20 (63cm.)

U.I recognizes same-gender spouse [Kamloops, B.C. report that woman originally denied unemployment insurance benefits when quit job to move with same-sex partner has had denial overturned on appeal].
P109 (v14n8)(Dec. 4, 1996): 24 (12cm.)

Feds unfair, unions charge [three unions say that no distinction should be made between heterosexual and homosexual couples; claim reference to "same-sex couples" in union contracts is discriminatory; details].
P109 (v14n8)(Dec. 4, 1996): 21 (27cm.)

New rights for auto workers [gay/lesbian employees of General Motors who are members of Canadian Auto Workers (CAW) have new spousal benefits package covering "everything but pension plans" and effective with Oct. 23 contract; still problems at Chrysler].
P109 (v14n8)(Dec. 4, 1996): 24 (18cm.)

Feds appeal spousal rights [newsnote of appeal of recent Canadian Human Rights Tribunal ruling; specific case not mentioned].
P113 (v15n4)(June 4, 1997): 24 (10cm.)

Spousal definition discriminatory [charges that federal government appears to be targeting gay men and lesbians for discrimination; issue of benefits for same-sex spouses].
P114 (v15n5)(July 30, 1997): 25 (13cm.)

More spousal rights [memorandum from federal Treasury Board directs all federal Directors of Personnel and Chiefs of Staff to interpret "common-law spouse" in collective agreements as if the words "of the opposite sex" were not there; other related issues and contradictory details].
P115 (v15n6)(Sept. 10, 1997): 28 (26cm.)

Spousal benefits [federal government forced to grant same benefits to same-sex spouses; also, in Ontario, victory of Kelly Kane against Axa Insurance regarding death benefit for partner, Robin Black -- the provincial Insurance Act must, as a result, change].
P116 (v15n7)(Oct. 22, 1997): 27 (37cm.)

Svend [Robinson] wins another one [in obtaining "the same airline travel rights for same-sex spouses as is allowed for the partners of heterosexual MPs"; account of Robinson's vacation accident on Galiano Island; etc.].
P118 (v16n1)(Jan. 21, 1998): 26 (33cm.)

Not separate but equal [newsnote that Federal Court judge, Andrew MacKay, says Ottawa cannot create "separate but equal" benefits plan for lesbians/gays; must integrate pension plans of same-gender couples into existing program; etc.].
P123 (v16n6)(Sept. 16, 1998): 23 (18cm.)

Another little victory [newsnote that a unit of Public Service Alliance of Canada "has won a tentative victory for 90,000 employees of the Treasury Board"; concerns same-sex spousal (non-pension) benefits; victory is "result of ten years of work..."; other details].
P126 (v17n1)(Jan. 27, 1999): 24 (12cm.)

Workplace awareness [Canadian Labour Congress releases campaign on gay rights in workplace; some details].
P134 (v18n1)(Jan. 26, 2000): 27 (16cm.)

Safe workplaces [Canadian Labour Congress has begun campaign "supporting safer work environments for Gay and Lesbian workers"; campaign costing $15,000 reaches out to "the 2.2 million members and 85 affiliates of the CLC"; "main tool is a poster"; etc.].
P136 (v18n3)(April 19, 2000): 28 (12cm.)

The limits of diversity [author discusses policy of promotion of workplace diversity; annual federal government diversity survey does not include gays; some mention of federal civil service history of treatment of queers; need to push for recognition of queer employees; author's own effort in his workplace; etc]. By Jeff Dodds.
P164 (v21n7)(Oct. 22, 2003): 6, 8 (55cm.)

Work study for LGBTQ teachers [report that University of Alberta research team, led by Dr. Andre P. Grace, is engaged in a national project "that investigates welfare and work issues for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans-identified, queer (LGBTQ) and allied teachers in Canada"; first phase is extensive analysis of policies and procedures of ministries, teacher associations, and representative school districts, with report anticipated to be published in 2005; in second phase, want to speak to teachers, and invite contact; contact information given].
P173 (v22n8)(Dec. 8, 2004): 20 (28cm.)

Gay in the workplace [Line Chamberland, sociologist at University of Quebec, Montreal, doing study to understand gay experience in workforce; over 200 interviews conducted; some initial findings mentioned; Chamberland is recruiting more volunteers; contact information].
P173 (v22n8)(Dec. 8, 2004): 28 (16cm.)

EMPLOYMENT -- CANADA -- PRAIRIE PROVINCES

Pride and solidarity conference ["one year after the landmark first national conference for gay, lesbian and bisexual trade unionists...sponsored by the Canadian Labour Congress, a second [regional] conference...is set for October 15-18 in Edmonton"; some details and contact information].
P121 (v16n4)(June 10, 1998): 13 (17cm.)

Working out! West [this past fall, the three prairie federations of labour and the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) held conference in Edmonton "at which 70 queer prairie trade union activists gathered..."; details of conference].
P126 (v17n1)(Jan. 27, 1999): 13 (40cm.)

EMPLOYMENT -- MANITOBA

Spousal rights [Manitoba Human Rights Commission will take complaint filed by Chris Vogel over refusal of spousal benefits for Rick North to arbitration].
P53 (v7n8)(Nov. 23, 1989): 8 (7cm.)

Benefits wanted [by Chris Vogel for lover, Richard North; has asked Manitoba Human Rights Commission to overturn government policy].
P62 (v9n1)(Jan. 16, 1991): 9 (13cm.)

Still fighting [Chris Vogel reaches another stage in battle for spousal benefits for lover of 19 years, Richard North; returned to court after Manitoba amended human rights legislation to include sexual orientation; tribunal judge still created an issue and situation still not resolved; etc.].
P67 (v9n6)[misnumbered on contents page as v9n5](Sept. 25, 1991): [8] (27cm.)

Back in court [Chris Vogel asks Court of Queen's Bench judge, Manitoba, to overturn September decision by adjudicator, Tom Goodman, denying spousal benefits for lover, Richard North].
P70 (v10n1)(Feb. 5, 1992): 7 (11cm.)

Another setback [Chris Vogel has lost another round in struggle for spousal benefits for lover, Richard North; Court of Queen's Bench judge, Aubrey Hirschfield, ruled Feb. 27, upholding earlier decision; summary of earlier steps leading to this latest decision; no decision yet on further appeal].
P71 (v10n2)(March 18, 1992): 11 (21cm.)

Spousal benefits victory [for Chris Vogel, Manitoba provincial civil servant, after 13-year battle; Court of Appeal ruled Manitoba government actively discriminated against same-sex couples by not providing same level of benefits; mention that danger of court decisions is that government of the day can always legislate out these decisions; etc.].
P98 (v13n5)(July 26, 1995): 23 (23cm.)

Unable to file complaint [Glen Murray, Winnipeg city councillor, told by Manitoba Human Rights Commission that he cannot file complaint over city's refusal to provide same-sex benefits to city employees because he is the employer; names and some details of some employees who have pursued issue].
P106 (v14n5)(July 24, 1996): 12 (23cm.)

City provides benefits [Winnipeg; policy "championed for some time by Councillor Glen Murray, who is openly gay"].
P108 (v14n7)(Oct. 23, 1996): 12 (20cm.)

15 years later [on November 24, 1997, Manitoba Human Rights Commission ruled in Chris Vogel case; provincial government discriminated in not allowing him to obtain benefits for partner [Richard North]].
P117 (v15n8)(Dec. 3, 1997): 11 (19cm.)

Quiznos complaint [two Winnipeg gay men in a relationship, Manuel Maria and Mike Goulet, have filed human rights complaint; claim they were fired from their Quiznos Subs and Salads jobs when co-owner discovered they were gay; details].
P164 (v21n7)(Oct. 22, 2003): 11 (19cm.)

EMPLOYMENT -- NEW BRUNSWICK

Spousal benefits in N.B. [effective April 1, 1993 lesbians and gays working for New Brunswick provincial government can have coverage for same-sex partner; second province, after Ontario, to give coverage; background and opinions].
P81 (v11n4)(June 9, 1993): 19 (39cm.)

EMPLOYMENT -- NOVA SCOTIA

In Nova Scotia [newsnote about Acadia University and grievance by Mat Hughes and Beert Verstraete concerning medical coverage]. From Rites.
P27 [1986]: 8 (4cm.)

Benefits for Maritime lesbians [lesbian couple, Michele Oliver and Peggy Wilson, informed would be eligible for employee benefits as Halifax city workers; have been subjected to hassles at work over issue; mayor-elect Walter Fitzgerald says there should be no problem in amending city policy to [formally] provide for same-sex benefits].
P93 (v12n8)(Dec. 7, 1994): 21 (10cm.)

Benefits in Nova Scotia [provincial government has decided to extend dental, medical, and special leave benefits to government employees; notice of change received with October 26 paycheques].
P101 (v13n8)(Dec. 6, 1995): 21 (11cm.)

EMPLOYMENT -- ONTARIO

Spousal benefits [Ontario NDP government "has announced that they will extend spousal benefits to lesbian and gay employees of the government"; announced Dec. 20; effective January 1, 1991].
P62 (v9n1)(Jan. 16, 1991): 11 (35cm.)

Campaign moving forward [in Ontario; Beth Clinton reached agreement on December 1, 1992 with employer, York County Hospital, for benefits for partner; this came after filing grievances with Ontario Human Rights Board and Labour Board; cited Leshner decision; Howard Hampton, Attorney-General, claimed Leshner applied only to provincial government employees].
P78 (v11n1)(Jan. 27, 1993): 20 (22cm.)

Benefits still unclear [in Ontario, regarding same-sex spousal benefits in private sector].
P83 (v11n6)(Sept. 15, 1993): 19 (10cm.)

Complaint against minister [Ontario Housing Minister Evelyn Gigantes and her ministry have been filed against with Ontario Human Rights Commission; Norman Hanley and Don Ross both claim denied promotions because gay; additional details of previous performance and actions].
P87 (v12n2)(March 9, 1994): 22 (14cm.)

Ontario rights [Ontario NDP government has announced will introduce legislation this spring requiring employers to provide spousal benefits for same-sex employees; has been pressured for last two years to do something; 50 activists occupied Premier Bob Rae's office on Feb. 21; etc.].
P87 (v12n2)(March 9, 1994): 19 (38cm.)

Ma Bell agrees [gay/lesbian employees at Bell Canada win spousal benefits; mention that other companies offering same-sex benefits include Northern Telecom, IBM Canada Ltd., Ontario Hydro, Globe and Mail, and Hospital for Sick Children (Toronto)].
P95 (v13n2)[misnumbered v13n1 on contents page](March 8, 1995): 23 (22cm.)

New ruling in Ontario [Ontario Human Rights Commission has ruled province's municipal governments must start providing benefits such as health and dental care to same-sex spouses; "at the centre of the new ruling are two cases, the complaints of Mary-Woo Sims and Bill Dwyer"; details of the ruling].
P109 (v14n8)(Dec. 4, 1996): 22 (24cm.)

Spousal win [municipal governments in Ontario now must provide dental and health coverage for same-sex spouses of employees; pension plan is overseen by federal Income Tax Act].
P110 (v15n1)(Jan. 29, 1997): 25 (16cm.)

EMPLOYMENT -- ONTARIO -- HAMILTON

No equity for lesbians [newsnote that Sexual Assault Centre in Hamilton encouraged lesbians and other disadvantaged women to apply for job; Hamilton councillor Dominic Agostino displeased; etc.].
P80 (v11n3)(April 21, 1993): 20 (11cm.)

EMPLOYMENT -- ONTARIO -- OTTAWA AND OTTAWA REGION

Spousal benefits gain [regional government of Ottawa-Carleton extends employee benefits to same-sex couples; some names and background information]. P76 (v10n7)(Oct. 28, 1992): 19 (15cm.)

Benefits extended [same-sex partners of Kanata, Ontario employees eligible for health/drug coverage as of Sept. 1, 1993; City of Ottawa and Regional Municipality of Ottawa-Gloucester also include gay/lesbian partners; comments of Alex Munter, openly gay councillor in Kanata].
P84 (v11n7)(Oct. 27, 1993): 20 (14cm.)

EMPLOYMENT -- ONTARIO -- SUDBURY

Lesbian clerk re-hired [Mary Ross, lesbian bookkeeper at a Loeb's bookstore in Sudbury, Ontario, quit in March 1994 and lodged complaint with Ontario Human Rights Commission; case rejected on technicality; gay/lesbian community demonstrated for over two years in front of store; Ross hired back to different job, but work situation uncomfortable and Loeb never admitted guilt].
P112 (v15n3)(April 23, 1997): 27 (21cm.)

EMPLOYMENT -- ONTARIO -- TORONTO

In Toronto [City Council rejected health-care benefits for same-sex partners of city employees, despite recommendations of finance dept., city solicitor, and Personnel committee]. From The Body Politic, Dec. 1986.
P29 [1986]: 10 (10cm.)

[Karen Andrews, Toronto Public Library employee, preparing grievance to arbitration over Ontario Health Insurance Plan coverage for lover and children; last year Cumba, insurance company, gave dental/drug benefits]. From The Body Politic.
P28 [1986]: 11 (15cm.)

Workplace & AIDS ["Metro Toronto adopted a policy June 23 aimed at preventing AIDS-related discrimination and harassment among its 25,000 employees"; budgeted amount also aimed at general public].
P36 (Oct. 21, 1987): 28 (7 cm.)

Gay spouses recognized [City of Toronto provides gay/lesbian spousal benefits; voted on extension in early October 1990; issue first arose in 1986, but then defeated in a tie vote; Toronto Board of Education voted in September to accept benefits provision in principle, but vote not until later].
P61 (v8n8)(Nov. 21, 1990): 12 (38cm.)

Stall tactics [Bill Dwyer still trying, after three years of promises, to get spousal benefits for lover from City of Toronto; also Mary-Woo Sims has filed complaint against Metro Toronto and Province of Ontario].
P66 (v9n5)[misnumbered on contents page as v9n4](Aug. 14, 1991): 17 (21cm.)

Spousal benefits victory [for gay and lesbian employees of the City of Toronto; was a four-year battle; however, one of most important benefits, pensions, not yet available, controlled by federal government].
P74 (v10n5)(July 29, 1992): 20 (19cm.)

Lesbian wins case [Jan Waterman wins Ontario Human Rights Commission case against National Life Assurance Company of Canada; ruling on March 11; Waterman had claimed she was fired because she was open about being lesbian; etc.].
P80 (v11n3)(April 21, 1993): 20 (18cm.)

Benefits denied [David Mitges denied same-sex couples benefits by employer, Imperial Oil Ltd.; boos and jeer of some shareholders when Mitges spoke at shareholders' meeting; several named competitors already provide benefits].
P97 (v13n4)(June 7, 1995): 23 (16cm.)

Spousal benefits for gay cop [Dave Blaire of Toronto police force].
P107 (v14n6)(Sept. 11, 1996): 14 (7cm.)

EMPLOYMENT -- QUÉBEC -- MONTREAL

Spousal benefits won [by gay/lesbian employees for spouses at McGill and Concordia Universities, Montreal; brief details of resistance to change and of relationship requirements; Acadia and Dalhousie Universities and University of Toronto are already offering benefits].
P70 (v10n1)(Feb. 5, 1992): 17 (14cm.)

EMPLOYMENT -- SASKATCHEWAN

Teachers benefit [Moose Jaw Women in Education group wants Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation to provide spousal benefits to partners of gay and lesbian teachers; proposal generated opposition; Federation council meeting in April did not want to deal with this, voted to have executive study the proposal and bring recommendation to next council meeting].
P80 (v11n3)(April 21, 1993): 11 (18cm.)

Fired for being queer [detailed account of Mr. Kim Shaw and his experiences with employer Scott Paper and with Federated Co-operatives Ltd.; Shaw is considering lawsuits and filing complaints with Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission; difficulties began when he attended Day Without Art event last December and was seen on TV as part of audience].
P85 (v11n8)(Dec. 8, 1993): 11-12 (84cm.)

"It's a dignity question" [case of Mr. Kim Shaw, fired in November by Scott Paper; many have offered support; John Kwok, a Saskatoon lawyer, has offered assistance; boycott of companies being considered; etc.].
P86 (v12n1)(Jan. 26, 1994)[cover date Jan. 24/94]: 10 (51cm.)

Benefits won [employees of some non-governmental organizations in Saskatchewan have won same-sex spousal benefits; Sheri McConnell had been fighting the Cooperators insurance company; she and Gens Hellquist had been prepared to take matter to Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission; etc.].
P87 (v12n2)(March 9, 1994): 14 (24cm.)

Spousal rights in Sask? [NDP planning major overhaul of Saskatchewan's labour legislation; PC MLAs, including Jack Goohsen, in uproar of concern that "spouse" will be redefined to include same-sex spouses; NDP answers that does not intend to offer employment benefits to same-sex spouses; however, this issue may already have been settled by the new Human Rights Act; other comments and details].
P88 (v12n3)(April 27, 1994): 13 (41cm.)

Letters [letter of clarification regarding a Perceptions article about the Kim Shaw case and Scott Paper / Federated Co-Operatives Ltd., and concerning Saskatchewan Government Employees' Union involvement in the case; etc.]. By Kerry Barrett, member of SGEU Human Rights Committee.

` P89 (v12n4)(June 8, 1994): 4 (29cm.)

Kim Shaw goes to court [is suing former employer, Scott Paper, and also Federated Co-Operatives Ltd., claiming he was fired because he is gay; detailed background information].
P89 (v12n4)(June 8, 1994): 12 (42cm.)

Defense filed ["Scott Paper has filed statement of defense in Kim Shaw case"; Federated Co-Operatives has failed to file; not known when case will be heard].
P90 (v12n5)(July 27, 1994): 11 (20cm.)

His day in court [Kim Shaw's case against Scott Paper due to reach examination for discovery phase in late February; many other details given].
P94 (v13n1)(Jan. 25, 1995): 10 (55cm.)

Denying liability [Federated Co-op has filed statement of defense in case of Kim Shaw's firing by Scott Paper; details].
P95 (v13n2)[misnumbered v13n1 on contents page](March 8, 1995): 19 (22cm.)

Equity conference [to be held by Saskatchewan Government Employees' Union in Prince Albert, Sept. 29 and 30; seeks participation from various groups, including gays and lesbians].
P98 (v13n5)(July 26, 1995): 12 (25cm.)

Spousal benefits: deny, deny, deny [concerning Saskatchewan government, with brief reference to other governmental jurisdictions and to some corporations].
P108 (v14n7)(Oct. 23, 1996): 9 (61cm.)

Commision [i.e., Commission] believes government discriminating [Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission believes provincial government discriminated in denial of spousal benefits to Kerry Armbruster-Barrett in dental claims incident (Barrett married Clint Armbruster in a United Church ceremony last October 12 and the two men changed their last names to Armbruster-Barrett); Commission will now try to negotiate settlement].
P113 (v15n4)(June 4, 1997): 10 (34cm.)

Barrett settles [concerning same-sex partner dental claim of late 1996 submitted to Saskatchewan Public Employees Benefits Association; comments on and effects of this settlement].
P118 (v16n1)(Jan. 21, 1998): 10 (22cm.)

Benefits in Saskatchewan [provincial government employees now have same-gender partner health benefits; background and details].
P120 (v16n3)(April 29, 1998): 13 (30cm.)

Teachers' benefits [newsnote that Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation "approved a resolution to provide same-sex spousal benefits during their recent convention"; some further details].
P120 (v16n3)(April 29, 1998): 20 (10cm.)

SFL endorses caucus [Saskatchewan Federation of Labour is said to be committed to ensuring that affiliates know their duty to guarantee safe workplace where individuals can self-identify without harassment].
P121 (v16n4)(June 10, 1998): 12 (15cm.)

Campus spousal rights [union of nonacademic staff at Universities of Saskatchewan and Regina voted on August 27 to ratify contract recognizing same-sex spouse rights; some details].
P123 (v16n6)(Sept. 16, 1998): 12 (16cm.)

Same-sex benefits [Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation "overwhelmingly supported" resolution on same-sex benefits at April conference; some details and comments].
P128 (v17n3)(April 21, 1999): 14 (12cm.)

Benefits approved [newsnote that city of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, now is providing same-sex benefits to city employees; approved at Council meeting April 10/99].
P129 (v17n4)(June 2, 1999): 20 (11cm.)

Where is Calvert? ["Saskatchewan Federation of Labour...wants to know where Premier Lorne Calvert stands on same-sex marriage"; question was asked at SFL annual convention; "Calvert has always avoided a direct answer... stating that marriage is a federal responsibility..."; Donna Smith, SFL official, says the Federation is "trying to get the union movement to be more accepting of gay and lesbian workers," who fear coming out and being injured or harassed at work].
P165 (v21n8)(Dec. 3, 2003): 14 (15cm.)

EMPLOYMENT -- UNITED STATES

Don't fly United [United Airlines is refusing to provide same-sex benefits to employees; suggestion that Air Canada, a partner of United Airlines, be contacted and asked to use influence; etc.].
P127 (v17n2)(March 10, 1999): 25 (14cm.)

One step forward, two steps back [in United States; report concerning decision by Salvation Army at national level to offer benefits only to "spouses and children," overruling Western Territory decision that would have effectively included same-sex partners; details].
P150 (v20n1)(Jan. 30, 2002): 29 (33cm.)

Montana rallies to lesbian family [Missoula, Montana (USA) report of attempt by University of Montana professor to get same-sex benefits for all gay/lesbian faculty; challenge mounted, with second couple, under state's non-discrimination policy; the second couple's house set on fire; many have supported couple who lost everything in fire; other details].
P151 (v20n2)(March 13, 2002): 26-27 (36cm.)

EMPLOYMENT -- YUKON TERRITORY

Gay couples in Yukon [Yukon government and Public Service Alliance sign agreement redefining spouse to include same-sex relationships; the first to use human rights legislation "to extend equal benefits to same-sex couples"].
P58 (v8n5)(July 11, 1990): 12 (10cm.)