Tag: Labor Dispute
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Alberta nursing staff reach tentative deal to end strike
Buzzer Beater Moment as Alberta Nursing Staff Reach Tentative Deal In a dramatic turn reminiscent of a last-second buzzer beater, Alberta’s nursing care staff have reached a tentative agreement aimed at ending a prolonged strike that had unsettled patients and healthcare facilities across the province. The deal, still to be ratified by union members, signals…
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Trump Demands $10,000 Bonuses for Air Traffic Controllers Amid Shutdown Chaos
Overview The political fallout from the ongoing government shutdown is spilling into the nation’s skies. President Donald Trump has renewed a demand that air traffic controllers who worked through the shutdown receive $10,000 bonuses, while those who did not show up would see pay cuts. The push comes as airlines report thousands of cancellations and…
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Canada Post Strikes: Rotating Walkouts and What It Means for Mail Delivery
What’s happening with the rotating strikes? More than a month into rotating strikes by Canada Post workers, uncertainty surrounds mail delivery timelines, parcel processing, and the daily operations of businesses that rely on the national postal service. Workers say the rotating actions are a tool to press for better wages, job protections, and safer working…
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Canada Post Strikes: What’s Happening and Why It Matters
Overview of the Situation More than a month into rotating Canada Post strikes, workers and the businesses that rely on the national postal service are navigating growing uncertainty. The labour action, driven by negotiations between Canada Post workers represented by unions and the crown corporation, has disrupted mail delivery across the country. For households awaiting…
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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…