Unions

• Poilievre says ‘corporate lobbyists’ in Ottawa are ‘utterly useless’

  Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre told Vancouver business leaders Friday that he has no use for "corporate lobbyists" and that his focus is on "working-class people."

  Canada

  Mar 8
  
• Quebec public sector strikes could inspire others, as workers grow more combative

  The recent strikes, among the largest in Canadian history, are part of a broader trend in which workers have become increasingly willing to fight for better pay and conditions.

  Canada

  Dec 31, 2023
  
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• Quebec public sector negotiations resume after Christmas break as strike threat looms

  In recent days Quebec announced a flurry of tentative deals with several labour groups, including unions representing teachers, support staff and health-care system employees.

  Canada

  Dec 26, 2023
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• More Quebec public unions have tentative deals on working conditions, but not on pay

  Negotiations around salaries and benefits are taking place at a central negotiation table separate from talks around working conditions, which are being discussed by sector.

  Canada

  Dec 24, 2023
• Canadians showing more support for striking workers amid inflation, corporate profits

  An Abacus poll on the dispute between the Ontario government and education workers last year showed more Ontarians blamed the government, not workers, for the dispute.

  Canada

  Sep 17, 2023
• Many support staff positions unfilled in Quebec schools, union warns

  Last week, Quebec's education minister said that at last count there were at least 8,558 vacant teaching positions, including 1,859 full-time and 6,699 part-time.

  Education

  Aug 27, 2023
• Ontario coroners looking to unionize over working conditions and upcoming reforms

  The Ontario Coroners Association says coroners are frustrated with a new computer program that has increased workloads and lost data.

  Canada

  Jun 14, 2023
• Calgary agency agrees with petition calling for extension to tax deadline

  A Calgary agency that assists low income residents file taxes agrees with a petition calling for an extension to tax deadline.

  Canada

  Apr 28, 2023
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• Alberta unions take to downtown Calgary for solidarity demonstration

  'There's no reason for them to expect less. There's no reason for them to put up with disrespect in the working workplace. So our message is that workers demand better.'

  Canada

  Apr 21, 2023
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• Quebec premier asks unions for flexibility amid collective bargaining talks

  Premier Legault says union leaders are operating with a "closed mindset'' and are refusing to sit down with the government to find a solution before their contracts end on Mar. 31.

  Canada

  Feb 26, 2023