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Over 100,000 Canadian Government Workers Are Now On
WEBApr 19, 2023 · One of the largest strikes in Canadian history kicked off Wednesday morning. Federal workers within two bargaining units, the Canada Revenue Agency and the Treasury Board, who are members of the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and spread across 20 departments, began a legal strike at 12:01 AM on Wednesday, April 19.. The two PSAC bargaining units make up 155,000 federal workers across ...
The Pentagon and NORAD Respond to Danielle Smith: Nope, …
WEB4 days ago · The Pentagon and NORAD are responding to a recent suggestion from the Premier of Alberta that the US Department of Defence could be responsible for alleged reports of chemtrails over Edmonton, Alberta. At a recent town hall, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith fielded a question from one attendee who ...
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Liquor Store Workers In Victoria Are On Strike. Here’s What …
WEBJun 7, 2024 · Cascadia liquor store workers from three locations—Eagle Creek, Quadra Villages and Colwood—in Victoria, BC, have been on strike since May 4, 2024 for fair wages.. The Service Employees International Union (SEIU), which represents the Cascadia workers, said most workers make between $18-19 per hour, which is almost $8 below a living wage in Victoria.
‘It’s Going to Be a Labour Fight’: Canada’s Biggest Union Battles ...
WEBFeb 8, 2024 · 2023 was widely regarded as a great year for Canada’s labour movement.. There were some of the largest, highest profile strikes in decades that raised expectations for workers and re-established unions in the public eye as vehicles for tangible improvements to daily life.
‘It’s Been a Rough Couple of Years’: Striking ... - PressProgress
WEBApr 19, 2023 · Editor’s Note: This article was updated on April 21, 2023 to include a translated picket line report and photos from Montreal, Quebec. Thousands of federal workers across Canada hit the picket lines today, participating in one of the biggest strikes in Canadian history.
Drug Policy Experts Say BC Conservatives’ ‘Dehumanizing’ …
WEB“This was directed at drug users and advocates but it’s accurate across the board—they’re eliciting emotional reactions like disgust, fear and anger to prevent the desperately …
Striking Workers Across Canada Are Braving Deep Freeze Weather …
WEBJan 22, 2024 · As a polar vortex sweeps across Canada, striking and locked out workers on at least 10 picket lines around the country are being impacted by severe and freezing weather.. Winter picket lines have always been an integral part of Canadian labour relations. So how do workers muster the strength to walk picket lines daily in …
Three Years on Strike and Counting: Canada’s Longest Active …
WEBThe 400-room hotel is undergoing renovations and is unable to run at full capacity. “The hotel has opened about a third of their rooms. They are operating with a small group of …