3 d. ago Former OPSEU branch president charged with fraud, Peel police say

A former branch president of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) Local 228 has been charged after union funds were allegedly misappropriated. In a news release issued Wednesday, Peel Regional Police said OPSEU Local 228 investigated the matter internally before contacting cops with evidence that led to the criminal investigation. “Allegations indicate that the […]

Events

4 d. ago Japan’s lead trade negotiator defends tariffs deal with the US

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s chief trade negotiator has defended a tariffs deal with the U.S., expressing respect for President Donald Trump and calling him a “tough negotiator.” Trade envoy Ryosei Akazawa noted that the pact setting on most Japanese exports to the U.S. at 15% was comparable to a deal between Washington and the European […]

Economics

5 d. ago Talks break off between B.C. government and public service union

BCGEU president says the union will 'escalate sharply' its job action after the government showed 'disrespect' by presenting an offer that was little changed

Politics

5 d. ago As transit strike continues, Rabouin pledges to cut STM director's salary

Union president Bruno Jeannotte welcomes mayoral candidate’s announcement.

Other

8 d. ago Winnipeg postal union president calls for negotiations to end strike

Unionized postal workers are striking, which means a temporary stop to letter and package delivery across the country, including in Winnipeg.

Other

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

1 week ago United Steelworkers mourns the loss of Leo Gerard, giant of the labour and social justice movements

TORONTO, Sept. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The United Steelworkers union (USW) is mourning the loss of former USW International President Leo W. Gerard, a hardrock miner’s son who over a 50-year career became one of the world’s most influential labour and social justice champions. Gerard, who served as USW International President from 2001 to […]

Society

1 week ago Macron Says Europe’s Russian Energy Imports Are ‘Marginal’ Issue

French President Emmanuel Macron called the European Union’s remaining energy imports from Russia “very marginal,” challenging Donald Trump’s calls for the bloc to reduce its dependence if it wants the US to step up pressure on Moscow to end the war in Ukraine.

Economics

2 w. ago Slovakia Resists Trump Pressure to Quickly Halt Russian Energy

Slovakia’s economy minister signaled that the European Union member state would resist pressure from US President Donald Trump to cut Russian oil and gas imports until the country has sufficient alternative supplies.

Other

2 w. ago Four ways public servants can overcome mindsets of 'dinosaur' management

A former union president provides some strategies for how lower level government employees can create change from the bottom up.

Other

4 w. ago About 250 hourly workers at GM Oshawa plant ‘anxious’ after layoff notices

The president of the union representing GM Oshawa supplier workers says a Friday morning story about impending layoffs by TFT Global Inc. affecting nearly 250 hourly workers later this month “created anxiousness that really doesn’t need to be there.” Jeff Gray, President of Unifor, Local 222, said that layoff notice has been been posted since […]

Society