The Trump administration walked back cuts to a health program for 9/11 first responders and survivors, restoring research grants and the jobs of laid-off workers.

The Trump administration walked back cuts to a health program for 9/11 first responders and survivors, restoring research grants and the jobs of laid-off workers.

EDMONTON — An Alberta judge granted an injunction Thursday to block a ministerial order that has prevented children with special needs from attending school as a support strike drags on. More than 4,000 support staff, including educational assistants and cafeteria workers, have been on strike since mid-January over a wage dispute with the Edmonton Public […]

WASHINGTON — A federal judge in Washington has allowed President Donald Trump’s mass firings of federal workers to move forward. U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper decided Thursday he could not grant a motion from unions representing the workers to temporarily block the layoffs. He found that their complaint amounted to an employment dispute and must […]

Rogers has laid off various support staff across multiple provinces, most of whom work in chat support roles.The telecom declined to share how many people are being laid off, but a person familiar with the company’s operations who spoke with MobileSyrup on the condition of anonymity said that the number is close to 400 people."As customer habits continue to evolve, we're investing in digital tools and self-serve options that help our customers find what they're looking for faster. While a small percentage of roles in our customer service team are impacted, we continue to grow and hire people to support our operations across the country," said Rogers spokesperson Zac Carreiro.News of the layoffs broke on Reddit, where multiple threads have sprung up regarding the layoffs. Those posts suggest that Rogers is shutting down its live chat customer support services.The source we spoke with suggested that people at call centres were also laid off, and the...

Workers unionized with the B.C. General Employees Union (BCGEU) kicked off job action on Sunday with a one-day strike rally in Burnaby.

CUPE says the average Alberta school support worker makes $34,500 annually and many have gone almost a decade without a raise.

Unfair delays mean ballot box still sealed 8 months after union vote HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, Feb. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Approximately 100 shelter workers and their supporters held a rally this afternoon at the Nova Scotia Labour Board. Shelter workers employed by Adsum at The Bridge participated in a vote last June to join […]

The jobs of Federal Emergency Management Agency employees tied to climate change and related hazards are next on the chopping block after hundreds of probationary workers were fired earlier this week, according to people familiar with the matter and an internal FEMA email seen by Bloomberg News.

The union representing custodians and maintenance workers at two Calgary school boards is set to serve strike notice.

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, Feb. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Shelter workers employed by Adsum at the Bridge will be holding a community rally outside the Nova Scotia Labour Board Wednesday afternoon to shine a light on the unfair delays they have experienced in getting their union certified. WHAT: Justice for Bridge Shelter Workers Rally – […]

Loblaws said it is bringing in body-worn cameras to stores across Western Canada and Ontario to address a “notable rise” in violent incidents.

As every renter and would-be homebuyer knows, Alberta has a housing shortage — and to keep homes relatively affordable, it needs to build more of them, fast. Governments at all levels are working to make this possible. The Alberta government is doing its part through the 10-year Stronger Foundations affordable housing strategy. Municipal governments are […]

LifeLabs workers, represented by the B.C. General Employees Union (BCGEU), have been without a contract since last April.

'He definitely has something on his mind,' NBA veteran said of Ingram's new start in Toronto.

'We don't want to see clients and the workers of LifeLabs themselves have their conditions and service degraded for a higher profit margin for an American for-profit company,' says BCGEU president