Labour Movement

• Canadian Starbucks employees face barriers to unionization as movement grows

  There are six unionized locations across British Columbia and Alberta, and organizers say there are more in the works.

  Canada

  Nov 23, 2022
  
• N.B. union members hold Labour Day march, reflect on 2021 public sector strike

  Last fall, over 20,000 CUPE New Brunswick members walked off the job after contract talks broke down with the government over wages.

  Politics

  Sep 5, 2022
  
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• Union power: Are organizing efforts at Starbucks, other stores signs of a stronger labour movement?

  The president of the Canadian Labour Congress says labour unions have reported an increasing number of calls from workers who are eager to organize their workplaces.

  Canada

  Aug 27, 2022
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• Unifor officially asks Saskatchewan’s premier to impose binding arbitration

  The Co-op Refinery Complex said they're confident there is a path to a deal.

  Canada

  Feb 1, 2020
• No deal reached: Unifor restores blockade around Regina’s Co-op Refinery

  Unifor made a call to action to all unions across Canada to join them on the picket line after bargaining talks failed with the Co-op Refinery Friday.

  Canada

  Feb 1, 2020
• ‘Retailers are funding our lockout’: Unifor erects third blockade around Co-op retailer

  Unifor Local 594 says it will continue to put pressure on Federated Co-operatives Ltd. until concessions are taken off the table.

  Canada

  Jan 16, 2020
• Hundreds of Winnipeggers take part in community Labour Day celebrations

  Hundreds of people took part in a Labour Day march and picnic. Hosted by the Winnipeg Labour Council, participants walked from Memorial Park to Vimy Ridge Park.

  Canada

  Sep 3, 2018
• Reflecting on labour leader’s influence

  The passing last week of a former B.C. labour leader was a reminder of how much both the labour movement and the so-called "political left" have changed in this province.

  Nov 21, 2013