4 h. ago For Montreal's next mayor, labour relations could quickly take centre stage

The city's blue-collar workers have a strike mandate, as do bus drivers and métro operators. Other unions, like the one representing the city's white-collar non-professional workers, are entering into negotiations.

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44 h. ago Negotiations at an impasse as second phase of transit strikes in Montreal nears end

The latest strike by about 2,400 workers began Sept. 22 and is scheduled to end this weekend.

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68 h. ago Fanshawe College cites strike as it postpones fall convocation

Fanshawe College has postponed its fall convocation ceremonies as a strike by college support workers across Ontario enters its fourth week

Sport

68 h. ago Classes cancelled at 2 Ontario college campuses amid support workers’ strike

Two colleges say they've cancelled some of their classes and on-campus activities Thursday as striking support staff joined rallies at several colleges across Ontario.

Society

3 d. ago Canada Post CEO says he supports Ottawa’s plan to shore up shaky finances

OTTAWA — The CEO of Canada Post says he supports the government’s plans to shore up the Crown corporation’s finances. Doug Ettinger’s comments came in an open letter published Wednesday, as a nationwide postal workers’ strike launched in response to the federal government’s planned overhaul of Canada Post continued. In the letter, Ettinger said the […]

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3 d. ago Thousands of striking public sector workers to march in downtown Vancouver

The government employees union says it is prepared to escalate the strike after the province's increased wage offer of five per cent over two years was rejected.

Society

5 d. ago Booze strike means no alcohol at some BC Liquor stores. Here are the alternatives

Dozens of BC Liquor Stores are closed due to the ongoing strike by B.C. General Employees Union workers. While some remain open, there are also other alternatives.

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8 d. ago How the Canada Post strike affects your mail, from passports to cheques

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) has been in a legal strike position since May, but had opted instead for bans on overtime and delivering business flyers.

Sport

8 d. ago 'We felt betrayed': Postal workers take to picket lines following Thursday strike notice

The strike follows an announcement from the federal government outlining changes to Canada Post's service

Society

8 d. ago Cities making backup plans as postal strike hits Newfoundland and Labrador elections

Canada Post workers have gone on strike in the midst of municipal and provincial elections, leaving officials racing to find contingency plans for mail-in ballots.

Politics

8 d. ago Business groups warn of ‘massive’ impact from another Canada Post strike

Business groups expect a “massive” hit to small company’s operations after unionized postal workers began a countrywide strike on Thursday evening. But the Canadian Federation of Independent Business said Ottawa must still push forward with announced changes to Canada Post’s business model, such as the eventual end to door-to-door mail delivery for nearly all Canadian […]

Economics

8 d. ago Canada Post workers on strike and here's what you need to know

Canada Post workers are now on strike following the government's announcement of major cost-cutting measures.The Canada Post strike is in protest of the government's decision to implement sweeping changes to the Crown corporation. Minister Joël Lightbound outlined these changes during a press conference on Sept. 25.On the same day, Jan Simpson, national president of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW), released a statement saying that Lightbound gave "no indication" that he would announce these changes after meeting with the union last week."The minister said he had the 'utmost respect' for postal workers. This is no way to show it," said Simpson.Changes coming to Canada PostLightbound stated that to cut costs, Canada Post will be transitioning to community mailboxes by converting four million addresses and closing rural post offices. Canada Post will also be able to adjust its delivery standards and raise stamp rates more freque...

Society

9 d. ago Canada Post strike: What we know as postal workers walk off the job

CUPW announced their members would be going on strike with immediate effect, adding that the “future of the post office is on the line.”

Society

9 d. ago Postal workers announce countrywide strike, effective immediately

'Canada Post is now facing an existential crisis,' said a statement from Joël Lightbound, Canada's minister of government transformation, public works and procurement

Society

9 d. ago Postal Workers Strike in Canada as Government Plots Major Overhaul

Workers at Canada’s national postal company are on strike for the second time in less than a year, shutting down a delivery service for millions of households and businesses.

Politics

9 d. ago Another 35 B.C. liquor stores closed as more public sector workers on strike

In addition to the 25 stores that went on strike a day earlier, Thursday's round of workers walking off the job now means 60 B.C. Liquor stores are closed across B.C.

Society

9 d. ago Postal workers on strike after federal government announces end to door

Lightbound said the only other option would be for the government to continually bail out the Crown corporation to the tune of billions of dollars

Politics

2 w. ago Strike by Ontario college support workers enters second week

A strike by about 10,000 support workers at Ontario colleges has entered its third week with no end in sight.

Society

2 w. ago Update: Blue Line Taxi drivers on strike as talks break down

The union Unifor noted workers had voted 93.6 per cent in favour of strike action. The company presented a "final offer" on Sept. 3.

Economics

2 w. ago Talks stalled at SMU as academic workers prepare for possible strike

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia — After almost a year at the table, negotiations with part-time faculty at Saint Mary’s University (SMU) hit an impasse Thursday afternoon. Workers took a strike vote last week, with 87% of votes in favour of job action. “We made every effort to identify the issues that are most pressing to our […]

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