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NFU Wants More Migrant Worker Flexibility

A push to allow migrant workers to move more easily between jobs now has the support of the National Farmers Union.

The Mobility, Voice and Equality for Migrant Workers campaign has been organised by the Coalition for Migrant Workers Rights - Canada.

NFU Board member Reg Phelan suggests the way Canada currently stops migrant workers from changing jobs increases their vulnerability to discrimination.

Phelan says that includes lower pay and unsafe working conditions.

The NFU also argues allowing migrant workers to change jobs and offering them permanent resident status will improve the quality of jobs and improve fairness for ethical employers who do not cut corners.

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Crash in Tilbury claims driver's life

Chatham-Kent police reported a 44-year-old man driving a pickup truck was killed in the crash at Jeanettes Creek Road and Coutts Line around 6 p.m. Tuesday.

CK police charge woman with assault

According to Chatham-Kent police, the victim was walking around King Street East in Chatham when she was approached by a woman she didn't know and struck in the face.

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Scoreboard, Aug 5

The Toronto Blue Jays lost 7-2 to the Houston Astros on Tuesday while the Detroit Tigers won their fourth straight, 8-0 over Seattle.