Amazon’s decision to close its seven warehouses in Québec and shift operations to third-party providers is an attempt to stifle unionization efforts, …
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Auto sector dodges tariffs but threats to sector and economy remain: Unifor
By Ian Bickis Canada’s auto sector and the economy at large has dodged the immediate threat of tariffs but significant risks remain. The …
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Glencore workers in Sudbury, Ont., ratify new four-year deal with wage increases, bonuses
Workers at Glencore’s mining and smelting operations in Sudbury have approved a new four-year collective agreement that includes wage increases, cost-of-living adjustments, …
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‘Enraged and united’: Canada urged to respond to U.S. tariffs as trade tensions escalate
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberU.S. President Donald Trump will hit Canada with 25 per cent tariffs on Tuesday, with a lower 10 per cent duty for …
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Pilot’s termination for cause upheld after allegations against Jazz Aviation, union unsubstantiated
by Norm Keithby Norm KeithBy Norman Keith, Lisa Cabel, and Joseph Cammalleri An arbitrator upheld an employer’s decision to terminate a unionized airline pilot with 29 …
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Walmart truck drivers’ contract talks delayed as Canada Cartage buys fleet: Unifor
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberUnifor is pressing Walmart Canada to move forward with contract negotiations for its truck drivers in British Columbia following news that Canada …
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Unifor is urging provincial governments to take immediate steps to protect workers in trade-exposed sectors as concerns grow over potential U.S. tariffs. …
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Municipality urges B.C. to categorize inland ferries as essential services following labour strife
By Rachael Lesosky | Valley Voice After months of ferry strike action on Kootenay Lake, the Regional District of Central Kootenay is advocating …
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New Brunswick has reached a tentative collective agreement with the union representing general labour and trades workers across the province. CUPE Local …
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Transdev transit workers escalate job action ahead of February strike deadline
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberTransit workers in British Columbia’s Cowichan Valley are ramping up pressure on their employer, Transdev, by refusing to wear uniforms as they …