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Canada Post, union reach tentative agreements
Canada Post and its union have reached tentative agreements, with a ratification vote expected in the new year. This news comes alongside other national updates.
Quebec, health-care pharmacists reach agreement in principle
Quebec has secured an agreement in principle with pharmacists working in public health-care institutions. The deal, announced December 22, 2025, marks a key step in stabilizing the province's healthcare workforce.
Canada Post, CUPW reach tentative labour agreements
Canada Post and CUPW have reached tentative deals covering 55,000 workers, featuring a 6.5% first-year wage increase and averting strike action. Ratification votes are set for early 2026.
Antisemitic Conspiracy Theories Explode Post-Oct. 7
Warren Kinsella examines the global rise of antisemitic conspiracy theories following the Hamas attacks of October 7, 2023, detailing their dangerous spread and real-world consequences.
67,500 B.C. health workers vote to approve 4-year deal
A union representing tens of thousands of health care workers in British Columbia has ratified a new four-year collective agreement. Learn the details of this significant labour deal.
Hydro-Québec reaches tentative deal with 5,500-member union
A major labour dispute at Hydro-Québec has been averted as the utility reaches a tentative agreement with a key union. Details on the deal announced December 19, 2025.
Unifor's Lana Payne Prepares for Challenges After Tough Year
As 2025 concludes, Unifor National President Lana Payne assesses a difficult year for Canadian workers and outlines the union's strategy for the coming challenges. Read the full interview.
Public sector union PSAC sued by suspended executives
Canada's largest public service union, PSAC, faces three lawsuits from component union leaders suspended after opposing a 2023 labour deal. Plaintiffs seek millions in damages and reinstatement.
STM bus drivers, metro operators vote to accept new contract
Montreal's STM transit workers have ratified a new collective agreement, securing wage increases through 2029 and preventing a potential service shutdown. Get the details on the deal.
Judge to rule in Quebec triple murder case in January
A Quebec judge will decide in January if a man accused of a 2023 triple stabbing in Montreal was criminally responsible. The ruling follows a high-profile trial.
Nurse fired after video shows ignoring woman in labour
A Texas nurse is no longer employed after a video surfaced showing her asking a woman in active labour to complete paperwork. The incident has sparked outrage and hospital accountability.
London restaurant fined $55K for employee assault
El Furniture Warehouse on Richmond Row fined $55,000 by the province following a workplace assault. Details on the incident and provincial enforcement.
NYC's $38.9M Starbucks Fair Workweek Settlement
NYC secures a record $38.9M settlement from Starbucks for labour violations. Mayor-elect Mamdani pledges continued support for workers. Read the full story.
STM Maintenance Strike Postponed by Labour Tribunal
A planned overtime strike by STM maintenance workers is delayed to Dec. 11 after Quebec's labour tribunal cites overlapping strike notices. Learn the details and impact.
Nova Scotia minimum wage set to hit $17 in 2026
Nova Scotia's minimum wage is scheduled to increase to $17 per hour in October 2026, part of a multi-year plan. Learn about the timeline and what it means for workers and businesses.
Man gets 10-year sentence for 2023 Regina homicide
A Regina man has been sentenced to a decade in prison for a 2023 homicide. The victim's father, described as grief-stricken, addressed the court. Read the full details of the sentencing.
Jury selected for Leduc man's 2023 homicide trial
A jury has been chosen for the trial of a Leduc man accused of killing his common-law wife in 2023. The case proceeds as the justice system addresses the tragic incident.
AFL president denies wrongdoing in MLA recall campaigns
Alberta Federation of Labour president Gil McGowan defends encouraging union support for recall campaigns against MLAs, denying any legal or ethical breaches. Details from the December 1 press conference.
Starbucks settles NYC labour claims for $35 million
Starbucks agrees to pay approximately $35 million to settle claims it violated New York City labour laws. The settlement resolves allegations of scheduling and pay violations for thousands of workers.
Diageo Amherstburg Plant Closure Deal Ratified by Workers
Workers at the Diageo bottling plant in Amherstburg, Ontario, have ratified a closure agreement. The deal finalizes the shuttering of the facility, impacting hundreds of local jobs. Learn the details and implications for the community.
Migrant farm workers face abuse, underpayment in Canada
A major investigation reveals systemic exploitation of nearly 80,000 temporary foreign workers in Canadian agriculture, with reports of wage theft, injuries, and abuse described as 'the new slavery.'
Quebec unions file court challenge to new labour law
Major Quebec unions have launched a legal challenge against the province's new labour legislation designed to limit strikes. The move follows large-scale protests in Montreal.
Quebec unions protest against Legault government shift
Nine major labour organizations mobilize in Montreal against what they describe as the Legault government's rightward shift, protesting public service cuts and union restrictions.
Edmonton nursing care union members vote yes on deal
Alberta Union of Provincial Employees nursing care members have voted overwhelmingly to accept a new collective agreement, securing improved working conditions and benefits for healthcare workers.
Saskatchewan signs 5-year child-care agreement extension
Saskatchewan has secured a five-year extension of its child-care agreement with the federal government, ensuring continued affordable childcare support for families across the province.
Vancouver health workers vote for strike mandate
Community health workers in Vancouver have voted overwhelmingly in favour of a strike mandate amid contract negotiations. The BCGEU represents workers seeking better wages and conditions.
Quebec labour bill threatens union freedom: Bar
Quebec's law society warns a new labour bill threatens unions' freedom of association, sparking heated political debate and planned protests.
Police seek person in 2023 Whyte Avenue homicide case
Edmonton police are searching for a person of interest connected to a 2023 homicide on Whyte Avenue. Authorities urge anyone with information to come forward.
Quebec Minister Boulet navigates union tensions carefully
Quebec Labour Minister Jean Boulet avoids escalating conflicts with unions as tensions rise. Get the latest on the government's approach to labour relations in Quebec.
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