Labour Relations

• Edmonton Starbucks store unionizes, low unemployment could boost trend in retail, service: experts

  The pandemic was a catalyst for many frontline workers, who unions say were spurred to fight for better pay and working conditions in sectors where unionization is uncommon.

  Economy

  Apr 14, 2023
  
• New Brunswick legislature to consider mandating 10 paid sick days

  The proposal comes as jurisdictions around the country consider implementing some level of paid sick leave.

  Canada

  Jan 11, 2023
  
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• Dr. Oetker workers take to the picket line outside London, Ont. plant

  The union local, which represents approximately 251 workers at the Dr. Oetker plant in London, Ont., entered legal strike position at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday.

  Economy

  Feb 16, 2022
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• University of Lethbridge student solidarity groups show support for faculty association amid job action

  Two groups representing University of Lethbridge students say they are concerned about the ongoing faculty strike at the post-secondary institution.

  Education

  Feb 15, 2022
• N.B. union talks resume, Premier Blaine Higgs remains hopeful for a deal

  As the New Brunswick government and the striking Canadian Union of Public Employees returned to the bargaining table Friday, Premier Higgs said he's hopeful a deal can be reached.

  Politics

  Nov 12, 2021
• Contract talks between N.B. health-care workers, province hit another roadblock

  Talks have been stalled since Premier Blaine Higgs pitched a public sector wage freeze to union heads in December.

  Politics

  Feb 17, 2021
• Kelowna contractor ordered to pay $90k in unpaid wages to temporary foreign workers

  The workers said they did not complain “for fear of jeopardizing their immigration status.”

  Dec 28, 2020
• Coronavirus: What if your employer asks you to self-quarantine?

  Some companies are asking employees to self-quarantine upon return from overseas trips to prevent spread of the virus.

  Lifestyle

  Mar 4, 2020
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• Students prep for Winnipeg Transit strike; labour expert warns sides far apart

  The University of Manitoba Students’ Union is preparing contingency plans for those who bus to campus while the city and the union representing Winnipeg Transit employees remain at odds.

  Canada

  Aug 24, 2019
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• Vernon gets extra time to make appeal decision in case of firehall hanky-panky

  A fire captain and a fire dispatcher were let go after being caught on camera fooling around in the fire chief's office.

  Canada

  Apr 1, 2019