Unionization

• Starbucks looks likely to win U.S. Supreme Court case involving pro-union workers

  Justices noted during oral arguments that Congress requires the National Labor Relations Board to seek such injunctions in federal court.

  Consumer

  Apr 23
  
• Calgary Starbucks workers unionize after accepting collective agreement

  Workers at the Millrise Starbucks voted to unionize in July 2022.

  Canada

  Aug 4, 2023
  
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• Edmonton Starbucks store unionizes, low unemployment could boost trend in retail, service: experts

  The pandemic was a catalyst for many frontline workers, who unions say were spurred to fight for better pay and working conditions in sectors where unionization is uncommon.

  Economy

  Apr 14, 2023
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• Calgary Starbucks becomes first in Alberta to unionize

  The Starbucks in Calgary's Millrise neighbourhood joins a trio in B.C. to unionize recently.

  Canada

  Jul 12, 2022
• Calgary Drop-In Centre workers begin unionization efforts

  In a statement on Wednesday, the union said Calgary Drop-In staff are paid below the Alberta government's housing income threshold.

  Canada

  Jun 15, 2022
• Uber Canada drivers, couriers get deal for free dispute resolution coverage

  A private sector union will represent Uber's drivers and couriers in dispute resolution, but they still won't be considered unionized.

  Tech

  Jan 27, 2022
• Amazon workers appear to reject union after half of votes counted

  Of the 3,215 ballots received, workers have so far voted 1,100-463 against forming a union at the warehouse in Bessemer, Alabama.

  World

  Apr 8, 2021
• ‘Uncharted territory’: How a Mountie union could transform the famous force

  Preventing the RCMP from unionizing has always been part of what makes the force an effective federal policy tool, experts say.

  Canada

  Jul 27, 2019
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• B.C. NDP backs off pledge to get rid of secret ballots for employees looking to unionize

  Labour Minister Harry Bains introduced the first major changes to the province's labour code since 1992 but excluded the secret ballot issue.

  Politics

  Apr 30, 2019
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• Liberals to reject changes to union bill, setting up Senate showdown

  The Liberal government has set up a showdown with the Senate over whether workers should be required to unionize through a secret ballot.

  Canada

  May 6, 2017