Members of the British Columbia General Employees’ Union have begun voting on the tentative agreement reached last month with the provincial government. …
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FeaturedLabour Relations
Smith defends back-to-work law, says decision is the democratic job of lawmakers
By Lisa Johnson and Jack Farrell Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is defending her government’s move to quickly pass back-to-work legislation invoking the Charter’s …
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Concordia defers sabbaticals, offers retirement program due to foreign student drop
Montreal’s Concordia University says it’s not renewing some teaching contracts and deferring previously approved sabbaticals because of major budget shortfalls due in …
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FeaturedLabour Relations
Montreal transit agency says there’s been progress in talks with one striking union
The CEO of Montreal’s public transit agency says there is progress in negotiations with one of two unions whose walkouts have disrupted …
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Teachers challenge Alberta law using notwithstanding clause to end strike
By Lisa Johnson and Jack Farrell Alberta teachers say they’re taking Premier Danielle Smith’s government to court for overriding their Charter rights to …
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CompensationFeaturedWorkforce Statistics
Newfoundland and Labrador leads Atlantic Canada in wage inequality: StatCan
Data from Statistics Canada shows Newfoundland and Labrador had the widest gap between the top one per cent of earners and the …
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FeaturedLabour Relations
Unions condemn federal government’s plans to change collective bargaining rules
By Catherine Morrison Federal public service unions are condemning the government’s proposed amendments to collective bargaining rules — though they admit they know …
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By Christopher Reynolds Some Canadian travellers bound for America will see cancelled flights and delayed itineraries as the U.S. government shutdown puts pressure …
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FeaturedRecruitment
Ghost job postings can be hard to spot but there are signs. Should you still apply?
By Ritika Dubey You tailored your cover letter to the job listing, polished your resumé and completed a long online form to apply …
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & Budgets
Federal unions vow to fight public service cuts as government looks to trim costs
By Catherine Morrison Federal public service unions vowed Wednesday to “fight” planned job cuts, arguing they will undermine services for Canadians. Tuesday’s federal …


