Labour
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BCGEU and province to enter non-binding mediation in bid to end labour disputeThe union representing striking public service workers across British Columbia has agreed to enter non-binding mediation with the province in their labour dispute.CanadaOct 17
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All over but the report in Alberta Next town hallsIt's all over but the recommendations for the Alberta Next panel, that saw Premier Danielle Smith lionized and criticized amid straw polls and finger pointing.CanadaOct 4
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NHL entering era of relaxed player dress codeWilliam Nylander has been known to ride the subway to work.SportsOct 2
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Five provinces boost minimum wage, Alberta lowestFive provinces are increasing their minimum wage today to support workers amid affordability issues.CanadaOct 1
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Talks to resume between BCGEU and government on MondayThis comes after union members have been on strike for four weeks and thousands of workers have been on picket lines across the province.PoliticsSep 26
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Dozens of Alberta students rally for teachersDozens of students played hooky from school Monday to rally for teachers at Alberta's legislature as a provincewide strike deadline nears.CanadaSep 22
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Pickets come down at ICBC office, but BCGEU vows to ratchet up strikeWith the exception of the Guildford ICBC location, the public impacts of the BCGEU strike, now in its fourth day, have been relatively muted.EconomySep 5
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Hospitality industry concerned over possible BCGEU strikeBC’s hospitality industry is concerned that an upcoming potential strike by the BCGEU could hurt restaurants, bars and other establishments that rely on provincial liquor sales.NewsAug 31
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Vancouver rally calls on Carney to protect Canadian jobs in face of ‘bully’ TrumpAttendees at Unifor's constitutional convention gathered at Jack Poole Plaza, outside the Vancouver Convention Centre to press the federal government to protect Canadian jobs.EconomyAug 28
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Air Canada flight cancellations snarl passengers’ travel plansAir Canada’s cancellation of several flights due to the strike by its flight attendants has thrown a wrench in the summer travel plans of thousands of air passengers.Aug 16
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