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Edmonton Starbucks store unionizes, low unemployment could boost trend in retail, service: expertsThe 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.EconomyApr 14, 2023
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New Brunswick legislature to consider mandating 10 paid sick daysThe proposal comes as jurisdictions around the country consider implementing some level of paid sick leave.CanadaJan 11, 2023
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Dr. Oetker workers take to the picket line outside London, Ont. plantThe 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.EconomyFeb 16, 2022
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University of Lethbridge student solidarity groups show support for faculty association amid job actionTwo groups representing University of Lethbridge students say they are concerned about the ongoing faculty strike at the post-secondary institution.EducationFeb 15, 2022
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N.B. union talks resume, Premier Blaine Higgs remains hopeful for a dealAs 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.PoliticsNov 12, 2021
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Contract talks between N.B. health-care workers, province hit another roadblockTalks have been stalled since Premier Blaine Higgs pitched a public sector wage freeze to union heads in December.PoliticsFeb 17, 2021
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Kelowna contractor ordered to pay $90k in unpaid wages to temporary foreign workersThe workers said they did not complain “for fear of jeopardizing their immigration status.”Dec 28, 2020
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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.LifestyleMar 4, 2020
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Students prep for Winnipeg Transit strike; labour expert warns sides far apartThe 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.CanadaAug 24, 2019
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Vernon gets extra time to make appeal decision in case of firehall hanky-pankyA fire captain and a fire dispatcher were let go after being caught on camera fooling around in the fire chief's office.CanadaApr 1, 2019
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