Locked out workers encourage public not to cross picket lines at CNE
Exhibition Place’s board of governors says it decided to lock out the stagehands represented by the IATSE Local 58 on July 20 after months of bargaining. Continue reading
Picket Lines
Contract staff represented by CUPE begin strike at York University
The university has said it will remain open during the strike and that classes not impacted by the job action will go on as scheduled. Continue reading
Rallying Fanshawe College students urge teachers to ‘vote yes’ during strike demonstration
A few dozen students marched along Oxford Street Friday afternoon, holding signs that read “students first,” “vote yes we pay to learn,” and “our voices matter.” Continue reading
Employees at Ontario’s colleges could hit picket lines by Monday
By Paul Soucy Videographer
Ontario’s colleges are bracing for a strike on Monday. Unionized faculty are in a contract dispute with colleges, with students caught in the middle. Continue reading
Canadian Hearing Society workers to vote on tentative agreement Friday
A tentative agreement has been reached between the Canadian Hearing Society (CHS), and 227 workers represented by CUPE Local 2073. Continue reading
Peel Region garbage strike affecting service in Brampton, Mississauga and Caledon
More than 140,000 residents in Brampton, Mississauga and Caledon will have to make do with disruptions toitheir waste collection due to a garbage collectors’ strike in Peel Region. Continue reading
Premier’s office picketed by bus drivers on strike
By Blaine Gaffney Reporter
The transit drivers want Christy Clark and Kelowna city officials to get involved in the dispute. Continue reading
What’s considered an ‘essential’ service in Manitoba?
By Heather Steele Senior Anchor
Some are calling on university labour disputes to be settled during the summer months to affect fewer students, while others question why university is not an essential service. Continue reading
Picket lines possible at Victoria’s Empress Hotel
By Amy Judd Online Supervisor BC
The dispute stems from growing frustration about staffing levels. Continue reading
3,000 Ontario community health care workers on strike
The union representing Ontario’s Community Care Access Centre (CCAC) workers announced Friday nearly 3000 health professionals are on strike. Continue reading