WestJet says it faces a possible strike by its mechanics starting as early as Friday. The airline says the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal …
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More than 50 workers to be laid off from Ontario Science Centre, union says
Layoffs have begun at the Ontario Science Centre. Ontario Public Service Employees Union says more than 50 food service workers will be …
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Industry milestone: Migrant workers at Highline Mushrooms in Abbotsford, B.C., unionize
A total of 170 migrant workers at Highline Mushrooms’ four factory farms in Abbotsford, B.C., have unionized, joining the United Food and …
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Workers on strike after failing to reach deal with Bombardier by deadline, union says
More than a thousand Bombardier aircraft assembly workers went on strike as of Sunday after their union failed to reach an agreement …
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Unifor members approve new contract with SaskTel that covers use of AI
Unifor members at SaskTel have ratified a new three-year collective agreement that introduces protocols for addressing working conditions and incorporates Artificial Intelligence …
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Federal anti-scab law receives royal assent, set to take effect in June 2025
Ottawa’s bill to ban the use of replacement workers — also known as “scabs” — in labour disputes has received royal assent. …
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Mike Gallagher will continue to lead the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 793, after being re-elected unopposed for an eighth term …
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Supreme Court of Canada won’t hear dispute about Nova Scotia teacher contract
The Supreme Court of Canada will not delve into a dispute between Nova Scotia and its teachers union that stretches back several …
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WestJet mechanics withdraw strike notice, both sides return to bargaining table
WestJet and the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA) have agreed to return to the bargaining table, averting further cancellations in the airline’s …
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Cheryl Oates learned that she needed to lace up a good pair of running shoes to keep up with Alberta NDP Leader …