50 h. ago Rogers technicians in Abbotsford on strike for equal pay and fair bargaining

ABBOTSFORD, British Columbia, June 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rogers technicians in Abbotsford, B.C., members of United Steelworkers union (USW) Local 1944, are on strike as of 12:01 a.m. this morning. The 25 technicians walked off the job after negotiations failed to deliver a fair contract that ensures equal pay and brings an end to […]

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3 d. ago Workers out of hospital after community centre carbon monoxide incident

The gymnasium at Boyle Community Centre in London, already closed for renovations, will remain shut as Ontario’s Ministry of Labour investigates a carbon monoxide leak that sent six people to hospital Monday morning. The six were workers employed by Aveiro Constructors Ltd., Ontario’s labour ministry said Tuesday. All of the workers were released from hospital […]

Society

3 d. ago Trades organization says Chinese contract for new ships ‘a stain on BC Ferries’

The BC Building Trades, which represents 45,000 unionized construction workers in the province, said it is 'deeply disappointed' to learn about the Crown corporation's decision.

Economics

4 d. ago USW Local 1944 issues strike notice for Rogers technicians in Abbotsford

ABBOTSFORD, British Columbia, June 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — United Steelworkers union (USW) Local 1944 has issued a 72-hour strike notice at Rogers’ operations in Abbotsford, B.C., with 25 technicians set to walk off the job at 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, June 19. The Abbotsford technicians perform the same work as their counterparts in Surrey […]

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8 d. ago Wildfire smoke in Saskatchewan continues to affects residents

From construction workers all the way to the Roughriders, everyone has had their fair share with experiencing the smoke in Saskatchewan.

Events

1 week ago Alberta teachers vote 95 per cent in favour of strike action

Around 95 per cent of teachers voted in favour of strike action, meaning they have 120 days to walk off the job if a deal isn't reached

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2 w. ago Broadway subway hits midway point, later than first anticipated — and at a higher cost

Workers are well into station construction, but the cost is still creeping up

Economics

3 w. ago «On a développé une réputation de mauvaise mobilisation»: malgré des visites syndicales, des chantiers de construction résidentiels actifs à Québec

Malgré des visites de représentants syndicaux, des chantiers résidentiels roulaient toujours à Québec

Sport

3 w. ago Quebec residential construction workers have walked off the job

Quebec's residential construction sector is now on strike after workers walked off the job at midnight after last-minute talks failed to yield a deal.

Society

4 w. ago Some businesses are already ditching Canada Post as strike looms

By midnight on Friday, tens of thousands of postal workers could walk off the job. This is prompting some small businesses to switch to other courier services.

Economics