69 m. ago Hundreds of public sector workers warned their jobs could be cut, union says

A federal union says hundreds of workers have been warned they may lose their jobs as the government moves to shrink the size of the public service.

Society

7 d. ago South Africa’s Samancor Chrome Set to Cut 2,500 Jobs, Union Says

Samancor Chrome Ltd. may cut as many as 2,496 jobs in South Africa next year as it considers closing or slimming down operations because of high energy costs, a labor union said.

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1 week ago Telefonica Plans to Cut 5,000 Jobs to Slash Costs, Union Says

Spain’s largest telecommunications operator Telefonica SA aims to cut at least 5,040 jobs as part of a sweeping plan to slash costs, the top union representing its workers said.

Economics

2 w. ago Federal budget lacks ‘direct support’ for auto workers: Unifor local president

Officials and workers in the automotive sector say they're concerned targeted support wasn't made available in the federal budget.

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3 w. ago Two more STM unions to strike but commuters to be spared: Here’s what to know

Administrative staff and professional employees warn they may walk off the job, but that would not affect service, the STM says.

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3 w. ago B.C. public sector workers vote in favour of contract ratification

In an update shared Thursday, the BCGEU said 79 per cent of its membership took part in the vote and of those who did, 89.3 per cent voted to accept the tentative agreement.

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