A union representing ship and dock foremen in British Columbia has issued 72-hour strike notice against their employer. The BC Maritime Employers …
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The union representing workers at B.C.’s Harrison Hot Springs Resort & Spa says members are on strike, and they are “fed up” …
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Thousands strike after talks with union and LCBO fall apart, stores shuttered for 14 days
Workers for Ontario’s main liquor retailer, who say the government’s plan to open up the alcohol market poses an existential threat to …
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The union representing Canada’s border workers says members have voted 91 per cent in favour of a new collective agreement. More than …
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Harry Bains, B.C.’s labour minister, won’t seek re-election in Oct. 19 vote
Three veteran New Democrat cabinet ministers and community stalwarts in Surrey and Victoria have announced they won’t seek re-election in British Columbia’s …
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A large Toronto child-care operator is rolling back raises for staff, laying the blame on how the Ontario government is funding the …
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Two sides far apart in LCBO contract talks ahead of strike deadline, union says
The union representing workers at Ontario’s main liquor retailer says the two sides remain far apart ahead of a strike deadline. The …
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Nova Scotia health-care unions move to conciliation in first step toward job action
Unions representing health-care workers in Nova Scotia have filed for conciliation to reach an essential services agreement with the province, a first …
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Waterloo software firm OpenText cuts 1,200 jobs as part of business optimization plan
OpenText Corp.’s chief executive says the company plans to shed about 1,200 roles as part of a business optimization plan. In an …
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‘Frustration takes over’: How arbitration plans went awry in WestJet mechanics strike
Arbitration doesn’t typically spur a strike. If anything, the reverse occurs. But on Thursday, a directive for binding arbitration from Labour Minister …