Job Action
Rotating school strikes unlikely to impact Ontario economy: experts
The impact of the ongoing Ontario teacher strikes is ‘much more political and psychological than economic,’ one economist said. Continue reading
Manitoba Nurses Union considers advising members not to take jobs at Health Sciences Centre
“This is about nurses exercising their professional responsibility and advocating for their patients,” the MNU’s president says. Continue reading
London teachers hit the picket lines in 1-day strike
Teachers are braving the cold weather and hitting the picket lines at public high schools and French public schools in London. Continue reading
Ontario elementary teachers escalate job action, phase 2 of work-to-rule campaign starts Tuesday
Starting Tuesday Dec. 10, elementary teachers in Ontario will be escalating job action by starting phase two of their work-to-rule campaign. Continue reading
Transit strike day 20: Union plans system-wide shutdown on 3 days next week
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The union is providing ‘strike training’ to members Wednesday, which includes stapling together placard signs and other preparation for picket lines. Continue reading
Metro Vancouver transit strike: Union to announce next escalation Wednesday
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The union says members will be given “strike training,” which includes stapling together placard signs and other preparation for picket lines. Continue reading
Metro Vancouver transit dispute: Service remains normal through weekend
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
As of Sunday morning, no routes or sailings were impacted by the maintenance overtime ban that has been in place for 10 days now. Continue reading
Metro Vancouver transit dispute day 8: Trip cancellations reported across bus system
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Metro Vancouver’s bus system began to see significant impacts due to transit worker job action on Friday. Continue reading
B.C.’s legal aid staff lawyers begin strike Friday
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Despite the one-day walkout at LSS headquarters, legal aid centres throughout B.C. remained open on Friday. Continue reading
Bowen Island fire chief steps aside after volunteer firefighters threaten to resign
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The volunteers were willing to let the fire hall go unmanned over Dickson’s leadership, worrying residents. Continue reading