24 h. ago Canada Post union says latest contract offer is a ‘major step backwards’

The union representing Canada Post workers says the Crown corporation is “making a mockery of the collective bargaining process” with its latest contract offers. In a statement released Friday, the union said it is disappointed with the latest offer, which it calls a “major step backwards.” “We waited 45 days for offers that are worse […]

Politics

26 h. ago Canada Post union says latest contract offer is step backwards

The union representing Canada Post workers says the Crown corporation is taking a major step backwards with its latest contract offers. In a statement released Friday, the union says it is disappointed with an offer that includes less than one it rejected in August. Canada Post tabled an offer Friday that included many terms from […]

Other

58 h. ago STM strike: Quebec labour minister to meet with transit agency, union

Quebec Labour Minister Jean Boulet announced on Friday he would meet with the transit agency and the union representing striking workers.

Politics

4 d. ago Carney names ’personal’ EU envoy, looks to replace Dion as ambassador to France

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is replacing Canada’s special envoy to Europe with a “personal representative” to the European Union. John Hannaford, a former diplomat who also served as the highest-ranking official in the public service, will take up the role. His job will involve boosting trade and investment with EU countries and working […]

Transport

4 d. ago STM chief to give update Wednesday as union accuses it of ‘sitting on its hands’

The union representing more than 2,400 STM maintenance workers says the agency is refusing to bargain, while commuters brace for another day of reduced service.

Other

4 d. ago STM turns to province for next step as strike drags on, talks remain at standstill

The union representing more than 2,400 STM maintenance workers says the agency is refusing to bargain, while commuters brace for another day of reduced service.

Other

5 d. ago School support workers urge SD8 to reinvest surplus into student services

NELSON — The Kootenay Lakes School District No. 8 $4.4 million budget surplus should be reinvested to strengthen and increase direct student supports, says the district’s school support workers. CUPE 748, the union representing over 300 support workers in SD8 public schools, says the surplus is an opportunity to help students, families and communities in […]

Society

8 d. ago Striking Canada Post union urges Ottawa to walk back sweeping mandate changes

OTTAWA — The union representing Canada Post workers is urging Ottawa to walk back sweeping changes to the postal service’s mandate as mail carriers take to picket lines across the country. The federal government’s Thursday announcement clearing Canada Post to end daily door-to-door delivery for millions and shutter some post offices has changed the nature […]

Other

1 week ago Talks set to resume between striking support workers, Ontario colleges

The union representing 10,000 striking college support workers across Ontario and the College Employer Council will return to the bargaining table on Friday

Society

1 week ago BCGEU strike expands to 25 B.C. liquor stores across province

In a release from the BCGEU, the union said the locations were chosen because they 'represent a significant source of government revenue.'

Other

2 w. ago Inquiry into Calgary care worker’s death calls for provincial legislative reforms

The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), which represents front-line care workers across Alberta, strongly advocated for the report, published Thursday.

Society

2 w. ago CUPE calls on Alberta to accept recommendations following death of care worker

CALGARY — The union representing a Calgary care worker fatally stabbed by a client with a history of violence is calling on the province to accept and implement the recommendations of the inquiry report released today. In October of 2019, Deborah Onwu, an employee of Woods Homes Society, was stabbed 19 times while working alone […]

Society

2 w. ago Union representative claims labour violations in response to Sobeys strike notice

A potential labour stoppage could disrupt grocery deliveries to stores around southern and central Alberta if an agreement isn't struck in time

Other

2 w. ago Dalhousie faculty to reveal details of new agreement, results of union ratification

The union representing nearly 1,000 Dalhousie University professors and other teaching staff is expected to release details on Thursday of the tentative agreement.

Other

2 w. ago Federal union expands campaign denouncing cuts at Canada Revenue Agency

OTTAWA — The federal union representing workers at the Canada Revenue Agency has started the second phase of its online campaign denouncing staffing cuts. The “Canada on Hold” campaign was launched last month with a focus on CRA call centres but has now been expanded to draw attention to staffing cuts across the agency. Marc […]

Other

2 w. ago WestJet flight attendants’ union initiates contract negotiations with airline

The union representing WestJet flight attendants says it has given the airline notice to begin contract talks. CUPE 8125 says in a press release that it has served notice to bargain a new collective agreement. Its current contract is set to expire on Dec. 31. The union says WestJet flight attendants are seeking compensation for […]

Transport

2 w. ago Union leaders to meet with workers of Amazon facility in Delta, B.C.

The regional director of a union representing workers at the Amazon facility in Delta, B.C., says leaders are scheduled to meet its members for the first time on the company’s property. Unifor Western Regional Director Gavin McGarrigle says six, hour-long meetings will be held over three days this week to allow the union to inform […]

Politics

2 w. ago Alberta takes teachers’ union to labour board over accusations of false claims

Finance Minister Nate Horner said the complaint is connected with a document that was distributed by the Alberta Teachers' Association union after it set a strike date of Oct. 6.

Events

2 w. ago Cami Assembly’s new on site battery plant will remain shut down when the vehicle manufacturer returns to production in November, as political pressure has forced GM to shift battery production to the

“They don’t want to piss off (U.S. President Donald) Trump so they are buying from the U.S," said the head of the union representing workers.

Politics

2 w. ago Air Transat pilots file notice of dispute in contract talks, seeks conciliator

MONTREAL — The union representing pilots at Air Transat has filed a notice of dispute with the federal labour minister, seeking the appointment of a conciliator in their contract talks with the company. The Air Transat Master Executive Council, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, or ALPA, said Monday it has been in talks […]

Transport