Labour Disruption

• How 2023 became the ‘year of the fear of the strike’

  According to Economic and Social Development Canada, as of Sept. 30, there had been 147 work stoppages in Canada in 2023, a year plagued with cost of living issues.

  Canada

  Dec 6, 2023
  
• Victoria Clipper strike averted as union reaches tentative agreement

  Unionized crew on the Victoria Clipper had voted unanimously to strike if the two sides couldn't reach a deal by Sunday. 

  Economy

  Sep 1, 2023
  
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• U of L board of governors, faculty association ratify new collective agreement

  Nearly six weeks after the University of Lethbridge Faculty Association began its strike, the group has reached an agreement with the school's board of governors.

  Education

  Mar 22, 2022
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• Labour disruption at Toronto jail after eight injured in alleged assault: union

  OPSEU President Warren "Smokey" Thomas says the alleged assault took place on Saturday at the Toronto South Detention Centre.

  Canada

  Mar 4, 2019
• Toronto Pearson Airport’s striking ground crew workers reach tentative new deal with Swissport

  The union representing 700 Swissport workers at Toronto Pearson International Airport has reached a tentative deal to end the work stoppage that has gone on since late July.

  Canada

  Oct 11, 2017
• Toronto Pearson Airport baggage handlers on strike

  The union representing 700 Swissport workers, who are contracted to service over two dozen of the airlines using Toronto Pearson International Airport, says its members are officially on strike. Workers walked off the job Thursday evening.

  Canada

  Jul 27, 2017
• LCBO extends store hours in advance of possible work stoppage

  LCBO stores across Ontario will be extending its hours in advance of a potential labour disruption.

  Canada

  Jun 21, 2017
• Regina Co-op Refinery employees reject final contract offer

  Employees at the Co-op Refinery Complex have voted to reject a final offer from the company.

  Canada

  Mar 21, 2017
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• Parents being warned of possible school bus strike at TDSB and TCDSB

  Letters are being sent out to parents of children attending Toronto public and Catholic schools warning them of a possible bus strike which could impact up to 4,000 students.

  Education

  May 5, 2016
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• U of T proposes binding arbitration to end strike

  The University of Toronto is proposing binding arbitration as a way to end the labour disruption at the school.

  Mar 25, 2015