More than 9,000 workers at Canada’s two major railways could be either on strike or locked out as of Thursday, disrupting supply …
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‘No plan B’: Railways halt more cargo ahead of potential lockout as tensions rise
As tensions build at the bargaining table, the country’s two main freight railways are turning away a growing number of goods ahead …
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HandyDART workers in Metro Vancouver set to strike on Aug. 26 unless deal is reached
The union that represents more than 600 HandyDART workers in Metro Vancouver says they’ll go on strike on Aug. 26 if a …
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Wescast Industries loses bid to block arbitration in Ontario plant closure grievances
An arbitrator has dismissed Wescast Industries Inc.’s attempt to block the arbitration of two policy grievances related to a plant closure, paving …
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By Carol Baldwin | Wakaw Recorder Dates have officially been set for the binding arbitration proceedings between Saskatchewan’s Teachers’ Bargaining Committee and the …
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Labour minister rejects CN Rail’s request for binding arbitration as lockout looms
Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon has rejected a request from Canadian National Railway Co. for binding arbitration as the clock ticks down to …
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Nova Scotia school support staff want a say in addressing school violence
Unionized support workers in Nova Scotia’s public schools are pushing for improvements to deal with rising school violence, weeks before students are …
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Unifor ramps up pressure in dispute over $10 million in unpaid severance with Wescast
Unifor is ramping up its efforts against Wescast Industries and its parent company, China-based Bohong Industries Group, as the auto parts manufacturer …
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Hotel Grand Pacific workers in Victoria vote overwhelmingly in favour of strike action
Workers at the Hotel Grand Pacific in Victoria have delivered a strong mandate for strike action, with 92 per cent of the …
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UAW files federal labour charges in U.S. against Trump, Musk for alleged threats to workers
The United Auto Workers (UAW) has filed federal labour charges against former U.S. President Donald Trump and tech magnate Elon Musk, accusing …