Union

• Port workers’ union accuses BC Maritime Employers Association of ending talks early

  A labour dispute continues to paralyze cargo shipping at British Columbia ports, and the union for locked-out workers is accusing employers of abruptly ending contract talks early.

  Canada

  Nov 10
  
• Push to end multi-day lockout as B.C port talk resumes

  Contract negotiations resume today in Vancouver in a labour dispute that has paralyzed container cargo shipping at British Columbia's ports since Monday.

  Canada

  Nov 9
  
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• Racialized workers in Canada less likely to be covered by union: report

  The report by the Centre for Future Work found that a quarter of racialized workers are covered by a union contract, compared with one third of non-racialized workers.

  Canada

  Aug 13
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• Dozens of workers at Manitoba Hydro threaten to strike to back contract talks

  A union that represents approximately 120 workers for Manitoba Hydro says members have voted to strike in support of their demands for a new contract.

  Canada

  Jun 9
• Amazon workers in Delta, B.C. to hold unionization vote

  The B.C. Labour Relations Board has ordered a confidential vote on the unionization drive this week.

  Economy

  May 28
• Overworked healthcare staff leads to safety risks, toxic work environment: CFNU report

  "After you've worked 16, 18, 20, 24 hours, I really don't want you to be pushing very serious drugs into my system," she said.

  Economy

  Jan 12
• Ratification vote to be held for Viterra workers on latest final offer

  Strike action and a lockout could be on the table if an agreement isn't made between Viterra and its Sask. unions.

  Canada

  Jan 5
• Viterra contract talks to resume in the new year in Regina

  Viterra contract talks with GSU are set to begin again on Jan. 3 and 4.

  Canada

  Dec 29, 2023
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• ‘An endless loop’: For Winnipeg commuters, transit safety is a big concern

  Winnipeg transit riders share their experiences with the city's public transit system, citing security and safety as the main areas of concern.

  Canada

  Nov 23, 2023
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• Metro Vancouver union workers in legal strike position

  Hundreds of Metro Vancouver workers are now in a legal strike position following months of stalled contract negotiations over wages, work hours and health-care benefits.

  Canada

  Oct 2, 2023