CAW and CEP presidents step down as unions unite in mega merger
The heads of two of Canada's biggest unions say they're resigning so new leaders can take the helm and expand the membership rolls as the groups join together in a merger that will create the country's largest private-sector union. Read more.

Ford's North American manufacturing chief says new plants unlikely even as sales rise
Even though North American auto sales are close to returning to pre-recession levels, don't expect to see a new Ford factory anytime soon. Get the details.

Decision to withdraw from NATO surveillance programs to cost Canadian industry
The Harper government's decision to cancel Canadian participation in two NATO surveillance programs will cost contracts in the country's aerospace industry, newly released documents show. Find out more.

Fieldbus Foundation issues preliminary specification for ISA100.11a transducer block
The Fieldbus Foundation has issued a FOUNDATION fieldbus Preliminary Specification (PS) addressing fieldbus transducer blocks for ISA100.11a wireless devices. Learn more.