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Long time Alberta union boss dies at 66
By Aurelio Perri Radio reporter
Doug O’Halloran, the long-time union president and organizer whose work included the 2005 labour disruption at Lakeside Packers, died Tuesday in Calgary. Continue reading
Stella’s Sherbrook employees reach first union contract
The United Food & Commercial Workers Union (UFCW) said the deal was finalized after a meeting Sunday, and that the one-year contract brings a 5 per cent wage increase, paid breaks, increased vacation and benefits, and, notably, a respectful workplace policy. Continue reading
Push to unionize Foodora could be ‘watershed moment’ for Canadian gig economy: employment lawyer
By Abigail Bimman Global National Ottawa Correspondent
A union certification vote is underway for Foodora couriers, and an employment lawyer calls this a watershed moment for the Canadian gig economy. Continue reading
Striking Saskatoon Co-op employees ratify new contract
Striking Saskatoon Co-op employees vote 54 per cent in favour of a new contract that includes a two-tier wage scale. Continue reading
Tentative deal reached in Saskatoon Co-op strike
By Ryan Kessler Reporter
Saskatoon Co-op workers have been on strike since November when roughly 900 workers from UFCW Local 1400 walked off the job. Continue reading
Union calls for binding arbitration to end Saskatoon Co-op contract dispute
UFCW Local 1400 pushes for binding arbitration after contract talks break down with Saskatoon Co-op over second-tier wage scale. Continue reading
Judge dismisses petition to remove Saskatoon Co-op board of directors
A Saskatoon judge has dismissed a petition requesting Saskatoon Co-op hold a special meeting for the purpose of removing the current board of directors. Continue reading
Striking Saskatoon Co-op employees reject latest contract offer
Sixty per cent of United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 1400 who voted rejected the latest contract offer from Saskatoon Co-op. Continue reading
Saskatoon Co-op employees voting on new contract
Over 900 Saskatoon Co-op employees will be voting on a new contact that includes a revised second-tier wage scale. Continue reading
UFCW picketers rally outside FCL in downtown Saskatoon
The main sticking point between striking UFCW members and Saskatoon Co-op is a proposed two-tier wage structure. Continue reading