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CTV News
4 days ago
- Business
- CTV News
Unions slam Quebec government for adopting law limiting strikes
Members of the FAE teachers union march to begin their strike, Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023 in Montreal. (Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian Press) Quebec's bill limiting the scope of strikes was adopted Thursday, and labour unions are calling it a 'dark day' for all workers. 'The premier and his labour minister have clearly failed to grasp the extent of the damage that this new legislation will cause,' said the heads of nine major unions in a news release. The Coalition Avenir Québec and the Liberals voted for the bill, while the Parti Québécois and Québec Solidaire voted against it. It passed with 94 votes. Labour Minister Jean Boulet said the bill intended to 'take into consideration the needs of the population' and said, 'whether it's a strike or lockout, it's important to find the right balance.' There were 759 work stoppages (90 per cent of which were strikes) in Quebec in 2024, the highest of all Canadian provinces. He said some strikes go on for 'very long periods of time' with 'many different damages.' Under the new law, arbitrators can determine the content of a collective agreement in order to end a labour dispute in certain cases. Workers must now maintain 'minimum services,' rather than 'essential services,' during a strike or lockout to ensure the 'well-being of the population' and avoid 'disproportionately affecting the social, economic or environmental security' of the population. The Alliance du personnel professionnel et technique de la santé et des services sociaux (APTS), Centrale des syndicats démocratiques (CSD), Confédération des syndicats nationaux (CSN), Centrale des syndicats du Québec (CSQ), Fédération Autonome de l'Enseignement (FAE), Fédération interprofessionnelle de la santé du Québec (FIQ), Fédération des travailleurs et travailleuses du Québec (FTQ), Syndicat de la fonction publique et parapublique du Québec (SFPQ) and Syndicat de professionnelles et professionnels du gouvernement du Québec (SPGQ) all came out against Bill 89. Minister turning 'everything upside down' The unions say there was already a 'fragile balance' between workers and employers. 'Trade unions cannot understand why Jean Boulet wanted to turn everything upside down, except to subject all employees to the whims of employers and to please employers and a cabinet with anti-union tendencies,' they said. 'The framework surrounding the exercise of the right to strike, which was limited overall, offered workers the opportunity to improve their conditions within clear guidelines. The minister seems to have found excuses to trample on their rights.' Québec Solidaire's Alexandre Leduc called the law 'discriminatory' and 'authoritarian,' saying it gives the Labour Minister too much power to break strikes. He sided with the unions, pointing out that there are already provisions protecting essential services when it comes to labour disputes that have proven successful. Boulet pushed back saying the decisions will be handed down by impartial and independent parties like the Labour Tribunal and arbitrators. Leduc maintained that strikes are preceded by months of negotiations, and 'it's not fun for anyone to go on strike' but it is one of the only tools to demand better working conditions and 'improve the quality of life for the middle class.' He also said employers often stall negotiations, but 'no one talks about that perspective.' Law could end up before the courts The unions say the impact of the bill will be felt even by non-unionized workers. 'The gains achieved through bargaining exert positive pressure on non-unionized sectors, forcing employers to adjust to remain competitive. The government is attacking the entire Quebec workforce by limiting workers' ability to defend and improve their working conditions,' they said. Pay equity, the establishment of the public child care network, the minimum wage, and parental leave are 'just some of the gains achieved through union mobilization,' they added. Interim Liberal leader Marc Tanguay agreed with Boulet on the importance of 'striking a balance' while respecting the fundamental right to strike. Unions can contest the law in court, he said. The unions believe the law would not hold up in court. Meanwhile, they say the Labour Minister is 'not open to discussion' to find a mutually satisfactory solution, and 'trust has been broken.'
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Andhra Pradesh Technology Services to establish offices in all 26 districts
Vijayawada: The Andhra Pradesh Technology Services (APTS) is set to establish district offices in all 26 district headquarters in the state. APTS Chairman Mannava Mohana Krishna announced this initiative, aimed at providing better technological services, strengthening the district-level IT ecosystem, enhancing IT infrastructure and procurements, encouraging local startups, and supporting local entrepreneurs. Each district-level APTS office will be headed by an IT manager and supported by three assistant managers. According to Mohana Krishna, the establishment of these offices will simplify the state government's e-governance programs and support initiatives such as the Ratan Tata Innovation Hubs, data centers, co-working space initiatives, and e-office systems. Addressing the media at his chamber in Vijayawada on Thursday, Mohana Krishna said that the APTS is undertaking multiple initiatives to promote digital governance, strengthen cyber security, and expand information technology in the state under the leadership of chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu and IT minister Nara Lokesh. Mohana Krishna highlighted the organization's achievements, including transactions worth Rs 110 crore carried out through APTS Procurement Services between July 2024 and April 2025. The APTS Procurement Services has set a target of achieving Rs 600 crore worth of transactions for the current fiscal year, with more procurements of software, hardware, and IT consultancy services expected in the coming days. Additionally, APTS has successfully executed Aadhaar-based transactions worth Rs 19.39 crore and e-KYC transactions worth Rs 5.98 crore over the past year. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Platt Bridge: If You Were Born Between 1945-1974 You Could Be Eligible For This British Seniors Read More Undo APTS has also issued 19,500 digital signature certificates and conducted over 650 cybersecurity audits of government web and mobile applications. The organization is currently monitoring 30,000 events per second (EPS) through the AP Cyber Security Operational Centre (APCSOC). Furthermore, APTS has published 55,486 tenders worth Rs 41,000 crore through the e-procurement platform. With these initiatives, APTS is playing a key role in promoting digital governance and strengthening cyber security in Andhra Pradesh. The establishment of district offices is expected to further enhance the organization's efforts in supporting local entrepreneurs, startups, and the state's economy.
New Indian Express
08-05-2025
- New Indian Express
KSEB detects power irregularities worth Rs 40 crore in 2024-25
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The KSEB continues to be plagued by power theft and allied irregularities. The Anti-Power Theft Squad (APTS) of the board detected 4,252 cases of irregularities, including theft, wherein 4.7 crore units of power were siphoned off during the 2024-25 financial year. The collective drain resulted in the board picking up a pecuniary loss of Rs 40.6 crore. As per the APTS documents accessed by TNIE, Rs 24 crore was remitted by the offenders to the board so far. The APTS, led by Prasanthan Kani B K IPS, detected the irregularities after conducting 31,213 inspections across the state. The APTS detected 288 cases of power theft, which cost the board 12.5 lakh units of power. The assessed loss due to theft was Rs 2.27 crore, while Rs 2.6 crore was recovered, which included compounding fees also. Going by the documents, power theft was mostly reported in the northern districts. In March, 1.43 lakh units of power were reported stolen in the state. Of that, the northern districts accounted for 1.33 lakh units. As many as 41,000 cases were reported from Kasaragod district, while Malappuram had 39,000 cases. However, it's other malpractices such as unauthorised load, unauthorised extension and tariff misuse that hurt the board in a big way. About 3.7 crore units were lost this way and the assessed loss is about Rs 34 crore. In the case of these malpractices, the southern districts trumped the northern districts. In March, about 59 lakh units were assessed to have been lost to malpractices, of which the contribution of southern districts was 46 lakh units. Short assessment also contributed enormously to the loss, pegged at 86 lakh units, which translates to Rs 4.5 crore.
Associated Press
29-01-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Smart Transportation Technology Research and Market Analysis Report 2024: Sales Data for 2023, Estimates for 2024, Forecasts for 2025, 2027, and CAGR Projections through 2029
The 'Smart Transportation: Technologies and Markets' report has been added to offering. The Global Smart Transportation Market was valued at USD 181.7 Billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 484.5 Billion by 2029, rising at a CAGR of 21.70%. ITS offers real-time information about traffic and public transportation conditions to reduce the travel time and make the travel easier, safer, and smarter. Smart transportation is highly needed as it can broadly influence almost every aspect of the smart city's operation on daily basis. For instance, trip route planning is helpful, particularly in large, crowded cities. Trip planning applications and service providers afford route recommendations based on relatively shorter paths and traffic congestion. The study analyzes the drivers and dynamics of the smart transportation market, along with current industry trends. The report concludes by providing profiles of the market's major vendors. The base year for the study is 2023, with projections for the years 2024 through 2029, including forecasts of compound annual growth rates (CAGR) for the forecast period. This report analyzes technology offerings across various transportation modes, focusing on roadway, airway, railway and maritime systems. Each transportation mode focuses on various smart transportation solutions and essential services, which include consulting, deployment, integration, and maintenance. These factors are critical for the successful implementation of these technologies, thus the report also analyzes them. The roadway mode's key offerings include traffic management systems, vehicle telematics, passenger information solutions, smart ticketing and parking management. The railway mode's key offerings include employing technologies such as rail traffic management systems and passenger information systems to improve services. The airway mode's key offerings include air traffic management, passenger information systems, freight information and smart ticketing. The maritime mode's key offerings include maritime software, port operations management and vessel tracking. This study analyzes these offerings, all of which are essential to each transportation mode's successful implementation and function. Most smart city projects include the following key ITS applications: Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS): To help control traffic and improve efficiency ATMS can: adjust traffic lights and other signals in real-time; dynamically adjust rates on toll roads; provide traffic information. Advanced Vehicle Control and Safety System (AVCSS): To promote safe driving, AVCSS can: automatically control a vehicle, preventing or minimizing human driving errors, help drivers avoid or quickly react to hazardous conditions, provide cruise control, lane-keeping, and parking assistance. Advanced Public Transportation System (APTS): To improve the safety of public transportation riders APTS uses: real-time passenger information systems, automatic vehicle location systems, bus arrival notification systems, systems providing priority to buses at intersections. Commercial Vehicle Operation (CVO): CVO is used for automatic vehicle monitoring specifically for commercial vehicles such as buses, ambulances, trucks, and taxis. Apart from monitoring other functions of CVO includes fright administration, commercial vehicle administrative process, Weigh-In-Motion (WIM), roadside CVO safety, on-board safety monitoring, hazardous material planning, and incident response. Report Includes 53 data tables and 43 additional tables An overview of the global market for smart transportation technologies Analyses of the global market trends, with sales data for 2023, estimates for 2024, forecasts for 2025, 2027, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2029 Evaluation and forecast the market size for smart transportation technologies based on transportation mode, and geographical region Identification of new opportunities, challenges, and technological hurdles within smart transportation applications Detailed analysis of the current market trends, market forecast, and discussion of technological and regulatory elements that are affecting the future marketplace for smart transportation A discussion on ESG challenges and practices of the industry Key merger and acquisition deals, partnerships, collaborations and joint ventures as well as other strategic alliances within the industry Profiles of the leading global players, including Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd., IBM, Intel Corp., Siemens and Cisco Systems Inc. Companies Featured Aarav Solutions Advantech Co., Ltd. Allied Telesis Holdings Alstom SA Atos SE Axiomtek Co., Ltd. Cisco Systems, Inc. Conduent, Inc. Hexagon AB Hitachi, Ltd. Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. IBM Corp. IEI Integration Corp. Intel Corp. NEC Corp. SAP SE Siemens Thales Key Attributes: Report Attribute Details No. of Pages 159 Forecast Period 2024 - 2029 Estimated Market Value (USD) in 2024 $181.7 Billion Forecasted Market Value (USD) by 2029 $484.5 Billion Compound Annual Growth Rate 21.7% Regions Covered Global Key Topics Covered: Chapter 1 Executive Summary Market Outlook Scope of the Report Market Summary Market Dynamics and Growth Factors Emerging Technologies Segmental Analysis Regional Analysis Conclusion Chapter 2 Market Overview Overview Future Outlook Value Chain Analysis Porter's Five Forces Analysis Bargaining Power of Suppliers Bargaining Power of Consumers Threat of New Entrants Level of Competitiveness Availability of Substitutes Use Cases Chapter 3 Market Dynamics Overview Market Drivers Growing Need for Cost Efficiency in Transportation Urbanization and Transportation Challenges in Expanding Cities Increased Focus on Road Safety and Security Market Restraints High Initial Costs and Funding Constraints Complex Integration with Legacy Infrastructure Regulatory and Compliance Issues Market Opportunities Enhancing Urban Mobility Growing Demand for Eco-Friendly Transportation Solutions Rise of Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) Chapter 4 Regulatory Landscape Overview Regulatory Framework by Region North America Europe Asia-Pacific Latin America Middle East and Africa Chapter 5 Emerging Technologies and Applications Overview Technology Outlook Internet of Things Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Big Data Analytics 5G Connectivity Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems Electric Mobility Connected Vehicle Technologies Emerging Technologies in Smart Transportation Autonomous Vehicles Connected Infrastructure EV Ecosystem and Charging Infrastructure Digital Twins Blockchain Smart Transportation Applicational Areas Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) Real-Time Tracking and Monitoring Predictive Maintenance Smart Ticketing and Passenger Information Systems Fleet/Freight Management Systems Dynamic Route Optimization V2X Communication Other Applications Chapter 6 Market Segmentation Analysis Segmentation Breakdown Market Breakdown by Transportation Mode Market Breakdown by Roadway Offerings Roadway Solutions Roadway Services Market Breakdown by Airway Offerings Airway Solutions Airway Services Market Breakdown by Railway Offerings Railway Solutions Railway Services Market Breakdown by Maritime Offerings Maritime Solutions Maritime Services Geographic Breakdown Market Breakdown by Region Chapter 7 Competitive Landscape Overview Market Ecosystem Analysis Municipal Governments and Transportation Authorities Technology Providers Automotive Manufacturers Mobility Service Operators Infrastructure Developers and Operators Consumers Market Share Analysis: Key Companies Smart Transportation Market Offerings, by Key Players Strategic Analysis Recent Developments Chapter 8 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Perspective Overview Environmental Impacts Social Impacts Governance Impacts Status of ESG in the Smart Transportation Industry Concluding Remarks Chapter 9 Appendix For more information about this report visit About is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. 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