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Mission Hospital ER Closed Over Halloween Weekend

Patients in Mission, BC faced limited emergency care options as the local hospital's emergency department closed for nearly 48 hours due to severe staffing shortages during the Halloween weekend.

Rockstar Games Accused of Union-Busting Tactics

Rockstar Games faces serious union-busting allegations as employees report intimidation tactics and anti-union meetings at their Oakville studio. Discover the growing labor movement in gaming.

Quebec Med Students Vote to Strike Over Health Law

Thousands of future doctors across four Quebec universities are taking a stand against Bill 31, voting overwhelmingly for strike action in a dramatic escalation of their protest against the province's healthcare reforms.

Quebec Doctors Challenge Health Minister to See Crisis

Frontline physicians extend unprecedented invitation to Minister Christian Dubé, urging him to witness firsthand the crisis gripping Quebec's healthcare system and join them in finding real solutions.

Calgary Hospitals Launch Trauma Resilience Training

A groundbreaking program at Calgary's Foothills Medical Centre is equipping frontline hospital staff with vital tools to combat burnout and compassion fatigue through specialized trauma resilience training.

Squamish Workers Ratify Contract, Ending Lockout

Union members at a Squamish manufacturing plant have overwhelmingly approved a new collective agreement, bringing an end to a bitter lockout that lasted several weeks. The deal includes significant wage improvements and job security provisions.

Quebec Tables Sweeping Union Reform Bill

Quebec's Labor Minister Jean Boulet tables landmark bill to overhaul union representation rules, introducing automatic certification and financial transparency measures that could reshape workplace dynamics across the province.

Japan's Immigration Backlash: Strict System Pushes Back

Japan is facing an unprecedented immigration dilemma as public discontent grows despite already having some of the world's most restrictive policies. Discover why this homogeneous society is struggling with its record-high foreign worker population.

Alberta Unions Reveal Strategic Strike Plan

Alberta's largest public sector unions reveal coordinated strike strategy targeting government operations after contract negotiations stall, affecting 80,000 workers.

Steelworkers Support Alberta Teachers Against Government

The United Steelworkers union stands with Alberta teachers as they face unprecedented government pressure and political interference in education. Learn how this labor solidarity is shaping the future of Alberta's public education system.

NB Doctor Waitlist Grows by 10,000 in 6 Months

New Brunswick's primary care shortage reaches alarming levels as nearly 10,000 additional people join the patient registry waitlist since April, exposing a growing healthcare accessibility crisis across the province.

Quebec's Controversial Doctor Bill Sparks Healthcare Debate

Quebec's proposed Bill 15, dubbed the 'Doctors' Bill,' is generating heated debate across the province. Discover what the controversial legislation actually contains and why it's dividing medical professionals and policymakers.

Quebec's Doctor Exodus: 100+ Physicians Leaving

Quebec faces a devastating healthcare exodus as over 100 doctors announce plans to leave the province, with Liberal Leader Marc Tanguay warning of catastrophic consequences for the public healthcare system.

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