Labour Unrest

• Okanagan bracing for possible labour unrest as numerous contracts set to expire

  One of the largest public sector unions is now planning for possible strike action after talks with the province broke down.

  Canada

  Jul 5, 2022
  
• CUPE claims N.B. government negotiated in bad faith in labour board complaint

  The province's largest public sector union and government are at odds over the introduction of concessions part way through a bargaining process that broke down last Friday.

  Politics

  Sep 9, 2021
  
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• Long time Alberta union boss dies at 66

  Doug O'Halloran, the long-time union president and organizer whose work included the 2005 labour disruption at Lakeside Packers, died Tuesday in Calgary.

  Canada

  Oct 15, 2019
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• Lumber producers add their voice to concerns over potential CP Rail strike

  "We have a challenge in getting rail cars at the moment, the rail system in Canada is maxed out," said Paul Whittaker, the CEO of the Alberta Forest Products Association.

  Economy

  Apr 24, 2018
• Nova Scotia Teachers Union expecting strike mandate next week

  Since there is a collective agreement in place, under the law any job action by teachers would be illegal.

  Canada

  Feb 16, 2018
• Scott Thompson: Who exactly did the college strike benefit?

  Students are likely wondering what they got out of five weeks of frustration — except more headaches to come thanks to the fallout from the strike.

  Nov 20, 2017
• ‘We expect it’ll be the same as last time’: labour activists say they want to work with Stephen McNeil

  With the Liberals at the helm of another majority government, concerns over labour relations in the province continue.

  Economy

  Jun 1, 2017
• Labour unrest looms as Nova Scotia legislature returns for fall sitting

  Labour discord with teachers and civil servants is again at centre stage ahead of the fall legislative sitting.

  Politics

  Oct 13, 2016