Tag: Labor Dispute
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PIA Flights Disrupted as Engineers Protest Pay Raise
Overview: Disruption hits Pakistan’s flag carrier Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) saw a sharp halt in several international flight operations this week as aircraft engineers withheld clearance for planes to take off. The protest, rooted in demands for a pay raise and improved working conditions, led to cancellations and significant delays for travelers and cargo alike.…
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Singapore Art Investment Firm Art Works Shuts Down: Wages Unpaid and Artworks Unreturned
Overview of the Collapse Singapore’s art investment scene has been jolted by the abrupt closure of Art Works, a local firm that was once positioned as a facilitator for artists and collectors looking to invest in contemporary art. The company has entered liquidation, leaving employees unpaid and artworks — valued by some artists at tens…
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BCGEU Strikes Pause as Mediation Begins in Push for Fair Wages in B.C.
Public Service Strike in British Columbia Moves Toward Mediation The BC General Employees’ Union (BCGEU), which represents about 34,000 striking public sector workers in British Columbia, has agreed to enter mediation in a bid to resolve a dispute that has disrupted provincial services. The decision follows a government request and marks a formal next step…
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Pickets Hit BC Government Liquor and Cannabis Stores as Public Sector Action Expands
Escalation in British Columbia: Pickets Target Government Liquor, Cannabis, and Public Service Stores British Columbia is witnessing a broad wave of job action as the BC General Employees’ Union (BCGEU) expands its picket lines to include all government-run liquor and cannabis stores, along with all Service BC locations. The move, announced as part of ongoing…
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Support Staff Strike Disrupts Ontario’s Public Colleges
Overview of the Strike On Thursday, September 21, over 10,000 support staff across Ontario’s public colleges initiated a strike, leading to significant disruptions in the early weeks of classes. This strike is part of a broader wave of labor disputes affecting Canadian postsecondary institutions, highlighting ongoing tensions surrounding working conditions and compensation. Who is Affected?…
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Support Staff Strike Disrupts Ontario Colleges
Overview of the Strike at Ontario Colleges On Thursday, a significant labor dispute unfolded as support staff at Ontario’s public colleges went on strike. This striking action involves over 10,000 workers across the Ontario college system, significantly impacting the initial weeks of classes for students. The support staff, which includes various positions essential for the…
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Ontario Colleges Support Staff Strike: A Disruption to Education
Introduction to the Strike In a significant turn of events for the education sector, more than 10,000 support staff at Ontario colleges went on strike on Thursday. This labor dispute marks one of two major disruptions occurring as classes commence across Canadian postsecondary institutions. With pickets launched at various colleges, students and faculty are feeling…
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Air Canada Flight Attendants Reject Wage Deal: What Comes Next?
Overview of the Situation Recently, Air Canada flight attendants, represented by the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), rejected a proposed wage agreement. This decision has escalated the ongoing labor dispute, raising questions about what will happen next for both the flight attendants and passengers relying on the airline. Understanding the Rejection The proposed deal…
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Air Canada Flight Attendants Reject Wage Deal: What’s Next?
Background on the Wage Dispute Air Canada has been in negotiations with the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), representing about 10,000 flight attendants, over wage increases and working conditions. This negotiation has been tense, primarily due to the rising cost of living and inflation, prompting flight attendants to seek better compensation. Recent Developments In…