The Alberta government on Monday invoked the notwithstanding clause in legislation ordering 51,000 striking teachers back to work. Premier Danielle Smith said …
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Alberta teachers say fight just begun but will follow the law in back-to-work bill
By Lisa Johnson The union for Alberta’s teachers says the province using the Charter’s notwithstanding clause to end their strike is a gross …
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Alberta uses Charter’s notwithstanding clause to order striking teachers back to work
By Lisa Johnson and Jack Farrell Premier Danielle Smith’s government introduced a bill Monday using the Charter’s notwithstanding clause to order 51,000 striking …
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Union boss credits workers’ ‘courage and tenacity’ on pickets for deal to end B.C. strike
By Darryl Greer BC General Employees’ Union head Paul Finch says now that picket lines are down across the province after an eight-week …
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By Craig Lord Most economists expect the Bank of Canada will look past strong jobs data and signs of stubbornness on the inflation …
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B.C. public service union announces tentative deal to end strike after 8 weeks
The B.C. General Employees’ Union says it will recommend that its members vote to accept a tentative deal reached with the provincial …
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Quebec tables special bill to impose new compensation scheme on doctors
Quebec’s government has tabled special legislation to impose a new compensation scheme for doctors and put an end to their pressure tactics. …
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‘So disheartening’: Alberta teachers dismayed by proposed back-to-work order
By Aaron Sousa The idea of being forced back to work doesn’t sit well with Alberta teacher Ewelina Warchol. “That’s a really hard …
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By Lisa Johnson and Jack Farrell Thousands of teachers and supporters jeered, chanted and dumped protest potatoes at the door of the Alberta …
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Union at online retailer Amazon to start bargaining for workers at B.C. warehouse
Unifor has filed notice to begin the bargaining process with online retailer Amazon for the first collective agreement for workers at its …


