B.C. unions poised for potential 2026 strikes
A look at the major B.C. unions, including TransLink workers, heading into critical contract negotiations in 2026, with potential for widespread labour disruption. Learn who could walk out.
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Federal Public Service Faces Potential Job Cuts in Ottawa
The federal government is reviewing its workforce, raising concerns about possible job reductions within the public service. Get the latest details on the situation and its potential impact.
Calgary's 21-Year Infrastructure Failure: A Cultural Problem
The Calgary water main rupture is a symptom of a decades-long 'delay and defend' culture prioritizing low taxes over long-term resilience. Real accountability requires systemic change.
StatsCan Cuts 850 Jobs, 12% of Executives
Statistics Canada announces a major workforce reduction of 850 positions over two years, including 100 immediate cuts and a 12% reduction of its executive team. Get the full details on the federal agency's restructuring.
Statistics Canada Cutting 850 Jobs Over Next 2 Years
Statistics Canada will eliminate 850 positions in the next two years, with 100 cuts starting this week, according to an internal memo. Get the full details on the federal agency's restructuring.
How Federal Workers Can Fight a Full Return to Office
With rumours of a mandatory five-day office return, federal public servants and their unions have several tools to challenge the policy. Learn the legal and advocacy strategies available.
Vancouver union files complaint over job cut secrecy
CUPE Local 15 files a formal complaint alleging Vancouver bargained in bad faith by hiding plans to eliminate hundreds of union jobs. The city is reviewing the allegations.
Windsor skips protest against Ontario office mandate
A planned CUPE rally in Windsor against the Ford government's new full-time return-to-office rule for public sector workers saw zero participants. The event was part of a provincewide day of action.
Unions Push Back on Ontario Office Return Mandate
Public sector unions in Ontario, including CUPE, are resisting the province's return-to-office order. Learn about the rally in London and the broader implications for workers.
Ontario government staff back in office full-time
Ontario's public servants are mandated to return to in-person work full-time as of January 5, 2026, ending widespread hybrid arrangements. Learn about the policy shift and its implications.
Revenu Quebec union announces strike action
A union representing Revenu Quebec employees has announced strike action for evenings and weekends, impacting tax services. Get the latest details on the labour dispute.
Montreal construction union files bad faith complaint
The construction strike in Montreal's residential sector intensifies as L’Alliance syndicale files a formal complaint for bad faith bargaining. Get the latest details on the ongoing labour dispute.
Quebec government engineers resume strike action
Government engineers in Quebec have resumed their strike, halting key public infrastructure projects. Learn about the dispute's impact and the ongoing negotiations.
Remote work ending for thousands of Canadian workers in 2026
A major shift is coming in 2026 as thousands of public and private sector employees across Canada will see their remote work options end. Learn what this means for the future of work.
Canadian economy shrinks 0.3% in October, biggest drop since 2022
The Canadian economy unexpectedly contracted by 0.3% in October 2025, the largest monthly decline in almost three years. Get the full analysis on the widespread sectoral weakness.
Canada Post, union reach tentative deal for 55,000 workers
Canada Post and CUPW have reached a tentative five-year agreement, ensuring holiday mail stability. Workers will vote on ratification in early 2026. Details on wage increases inside.
Canada partners with Coveo to boost AI, government efficiency
The Government of Canada partners with tech firm Coveo to enhance AI capabilities and public sector efficiency. Chair Louis Tétu discusses the deal's impact on innovation and service delivery.
Canadian Private Sector Unionization Drops to 15%
New data reveals a stark divide in Canadian unionization, with public sector workers five times more likely to be unionized. Explore the trends reshaping labour.
Government Rejects Call to Measure Public Service Productivity
The federal government has declined a proposal to implement productivity measurement across the public service. Treasury Board President Shafqat Ali's decision, announced December 16, 2025, sparks debate on accountability.
Federal Government Rejects Public Service Productivity Metrics
A new report outlines 19 ways to boost federal productivity, but the government shows no interest in tracking it. Discover the key findings and Ottawa's response.
Geotab Expands Sourcewell Contract for Public Sector
Geotab broadens its Sourcewell and Canoe Procurement contracts, adding video telematics, asset tracking, and data analytics to help Canadian public agencies optimize fleets and infrastructure.
Leaked Plan Suggests Full-Time Office Return for Federal Workers
A leaked Treasury Board document reveals plans for a stricter, five-day in-office mandate for federal public servants by 2027, sparking union backlash and concerns over productivity and morale.
Vancouver business council flags public vs. private sector growth gap
The Vancouver business council highlights a persistent economic concern: the stark contrast between public and private sector job growth in the region. Read the full analysis.
Quebec mandates 3-day office return for public servants
The Quebec government has mandated its public sector employees return to the office three days weekly, aligning with a broader Canadian trend. Explore the details and what it means for the future of hybrid work.
27,000+ Canadian Public Servants Earn Over $150K
New data reveals more than 27,000 federal employees earned salaries of $150,000 or higher last year. Explore the breakdown and what it means for public sector spending.
Quebec cutting 5,000 government jobs, ordering office return
The Quebec government announces major workforce reductions and a hybrid work mandate. Learn the details and implications of this significant public sector shift.
Quebec unions file court challenge to new labour law
Major Quebec unions have launched a legal challenge against the province's new labour legislation designed to limit strikes. The move follows large-scale protests in Montreal.
Acadia University ratifies new staff agreement
Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia has successfully ratified a new collective agreement with librarians and lab technicians, ensuring stability for academic operations.
Alberta Health Workers Vote for 12% Wage Increase
HSAA members in Alberta approve four-year collective agreement with 12% wage hike, ending 20-month contract dispute. Paramedics, therapists get additional increases.
Canada Post reaches deal with union, strike suspended
Canada Post and CUPW reach agreements in principle after two years of contentious bargaining, suspending potential postal strike. Details on the breakthrough labor deal.
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