Windsor Jobless Rate Increases in Economic Update
Windsor, Ontario, sees a rise in unemployment rates, highlighting economic challenges in the region. The increase reflects broader labor market trends affecting local employment opportunities.
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Canada Loses 25,000 Jobs, Unemployment Rate Falls to 6.5%
Canada's economy shed 25,000 jobs in January, yet the unemployment rate declined to 6.5%, the lowest since September 2024, as fewer people actively sought work.
Unemployment Drops to 6.5% Despite Job Losses in Canada
Canada's unemployment rate declined to 6.5% in January, even as the economy shed 25,000 jobs, according to Statistics Canada. The mixed report highlights ongoing labor market adjustments.
Canada Awaits January Jobs Report from Statistics Canada
Statistics Canada is set to release the January 2026 employment figures, providing a crucial snapshot of the nation's economic health and labour market trends.
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Calgary Job Fair Attracts Hundreds of Youth and Newcomers
The Immigrant Education Society (TIES) hosted a successful Employer Appreciation and Youth Networking Event in Calgary, drawing hundreds of participants seeking employment and career connections.
Public Service Unions Threaten Strike Over 4-Day Office Mandate
Federal government's announcement requiring public servants to return to offices four days weekly has ignited union outrage, with leaders calling the timing insulting and warning of potential strike action over remote work policies.
B.C. Floats Early Retirement Incentives for Public Service
B.C. Public Service Agency head Shannon Salter emails employees about potential early retirement incentives as government seeks efficiencies to tackle $11.2 billion deficit.
Starbucks Union Calls for App Deletion in Contract Battle
Unionized Starbucks baristas escalate their fight for a first contract by urging supporters to delete the Starbucks app, targeting the chain's mobile sales which account for over 30% of transactions.
Calgary Job Fair Helps Newcomer Youth Overcome Employment Barriers
A youth job fair in northeast Calgary organized by The Immigrant Education Society aims to connect newcomers and young job-seekers with employers, addressing challenges like lack of Canadian references and rising youth unemployment rates.
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Labour Board Rejects Challenge to Unpaid Leave for Unvaccinated Staff
The Federal Public Sector Labour Relations Board has dismissed a union challenge against unpaid leave for unvaccinated federal employees, upholding the government's COVID-19 policy.
US Job Openings Fall to 6.5 Million, Lowest Since 2020
US job openings declined to 6.5 million in recent data, marking the lowest level since 2020, as the labor market shows signs of persistent sluggishness amid broader economic shifts.
U.S. Job Openings Fall to Lowest Level Since 2020
U.S. job openings dropped to 6.5 million in December, the lowest in over five years, highlighting a sluggish labor market despite strong economic growth.
Canada's Wonderland Opening May 3, Hiring 4,000 Workers
Canada's Wonderland in Vaughan announces its May 3 opening date for the 2026 season and seeks to hire 4,000 seasonal workers across various departments with competitive wages and perks.
Saskatoon Paramedics Vote for Job Action
Paramedics in Saskatoon have voted overwhelmingly in favor of job action, citing critical staffing shortages and unsustainable working conditions that are impacting emergency response.
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Saskatoon Paramedics Vote 100% for Job Action
Saskatoon paramedics and emergency dispatchers have voted unanimously to pursue job action after negotiations with Medavie Health Services West broke down, citing exhaustion and staffing crises.
N.S. Long-Term Care Sites Vote for Strike Ahead of Meeting
Workers at numerous long-term care facilities across Nova Scotia have voted overwhelmingly in favor of strike action as conciliation talks approach, highlighting ongoing labor tensions in the healthcare sector.
Quebec to Pay FIQ $50K Over Unpaid Bonuses
The Quebec government has been ordered to pay the FIQ health union $50,000 in damages for failing to provide negotiated bonuses to its members, following a lengthy labor dispute.
Halifax Ends Imperial Cleaners Contracts Over Wage Issues
The City of Halifax terminates contracts with Imperial Cleaners at 21 municipal sites due to living wage compliance concerns, sparking debate on fair compensation.
Montreal Blue-Collar Workers Ready to Ramp Up Pressure Tactics
Montreal's blue-collar workers union warns of intensified pressure tactics if recent 24-hour strike doesn't spur progress in contract negotiations with the city over wage disputes.
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Canada's Wonderland Hiring 4,000 Seasonal Workers
Canada's Wonderland announces 4,000 seasonal job openings for the 2026 season, offering diverse roles in Vaughan, Ontario, as the park prepares for summer operations.
Montreal Blue-Collar Workers Strike, Essential Services Maintained
Approximately 6,000 blue-collar workers in Montreal have initiated a strike, while the city ensures essential services continue uninterrupted during the labor dispute.
Toronto Operator Fired for Pot Use Gets Job Back
An arbitrator has ordered the reinstatement of a heavy equipment operator terminated from a Toronto safety-sensitive plant for allegedly smoking cannabis during lunch and subsequent insolent behavior toward management.
Montreal Blue-Collar Workers Strike After 17 Years
Approximately 6,000 Montreal blue-collar workers represented by CUPE Local 301 are staging a 24-hour strike over wage negotiations, marking their first walkout in nearly two decades.
Court Overturns WestJet Worker's Firing Ruling
The Federal Court of Appeal has overturned a decision that reinstated a WestJet employee fired for making inappropriate comments about female colleagues' bodies and their daughters' development.
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Ontario Law Makes Ghosting Job Applicants Punishable
Ontario's Working for Workers legislation now requires employers to notify job applicants within 45 days of their final interview, turning ghosting from rude behavior into a legal risk with potential human rights complaints and lawsuits.
Quebec Unions Call for Work Halt as Legislature Convenes
As Quebec's legislative session commences, major unions are urging for a suspension of work activities, highlighting ongoing labor tensions in the province.
Union Warns Public Service Cuts Will Affect Canadians
A federal union cautions that planned public service job reductions will have significant consequences for Canadian citizens and service delivery across the nation.
U.S. Work Hours Concentrate in 9-to-5, Retail Defies Trend
New research shows American work schedules are increasingly concentrated in traditional daytime hours, with the graveyard shift declining across most sectors except retail, where nighttime operations persist.
Labour Board Opens Door to Remote Work in Collective Bargaining
A federal labour board decision could allow public service unions to negotiate remote work into collective agreements, potentially reshaping workplace policies across Canada's public sector.
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Alberta Ends Hybrid Work, Staff Return to Offices
The Alberta government has terminated its hybrid work arrangement, requiring thousands of public sector employees to return to in-person work at offices in Edmonton and across the province.
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