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By Godson Umejiego, Bureau Chief, The Americas In Las Vegas, Acting Secretary of Labour Julie Su celebrated The Venetian Resort’s historic first contract with the Culinary Workers Union Local 226, making the Strip 100 per cent union. She also met with the Western States Carpenters to hear about how they’re employing our Good Jobs Principles and breaking down barriers for women and people of colour in the trades. At the William S. Boyd School of Law, she joined a discussion with students and faculty on careers in public interest law...

The International Day of Sign Languages is a unique opportunity to support and protect the linguistic identity and cultural diversity of all deaf people and other sign language users. During the 2024 celebration, the world will once again highlight the unity generated by sign languages. World leaders and other government officials are invited to sign this year’s theme “Sign up for Sign Language Rights” in their national sign language. As we approach the 20th anniversary of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), adopted in December...