Unionization
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Calgary Starbucks workers unionize after accepting collective agreementWorkers at the Millrise Starbucks voted to unionize in July 2022.CanadaAug 4, 2023
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Edmonton Starbucks store unionizes, low unemployment could boost trend in retail, service: expertsThe 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.EconomyApr 14, 2023
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Calgary Starbucks becomes first in Alberta to unionizeThe Starbucks in Calgary's Millrise neighbourhood joins a trio in B.C. to unionize recently.CanadaJul 12, 2022
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Calgary Drop-In Centre workers begin unionization effortsIn a statement on Wednesday, the union said Calgary Drop-In staff are paid below the Alberta government's housing income threshold.CanadaJun 15, 2022
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Uber Canada drivers, couriers get deal for free dispute resolution coverageA private sector union will represent Uber's drivers and couriers in dispute resolution, but they still won't be considered unionized.TechJan 27, 2022
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Amazon workers appear to reject union after half of votes countedOf the 3,215 ballots received, workers have so far voted 1,100-463 against forming a union at the warehouse in Bessemer, Alabama.WorldApr 8, 2021
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‘Uncharted territory’: How a Mountie union could transform the famous forcePreventing the RCMP from unionizing has always been part of what makes the force an effective federal policy tool, experts say.CanadaJul 27, 2019
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B.C. NDP backs off pledge to get rid of secret ballots for employees looking to unionizeLabour Minister Harry Bains introduced the first major changes to the province's labour code since 1992 but excluded the secret ballot issue.PoliticsApr 30, 2019
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Liberals to reject changes to union bill, setting up Senate showdownThe Liberal government has set up a showdown with the Senate over whether workers should be required to unionize through a secret ballot.CanadaMay 6, 2017
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