Canada's largest public service union is preparing legal challenges against the federal government's new requirement for employees to work four days weekly in office, calling the mandate 'insulting' during active bargaining.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. Public Service Agency head Shannon Salter emails employees about potential early retirement incentives as government seeks efficiencies to tackle $11.2 billion deficit.
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.
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.
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 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 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 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.
Paramedics in Saskatoon have voted overwhelmingly in favor of job action, citing critical staffing shortages and unsustainable working conditions that are impacting emergency response.
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.
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.
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.
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'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.
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.
Approximately 6,000 blue-collar workers in Montreal have initiated a strike, while the city ensures essential services continue uninterrupted during the labor dispute.
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.
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.
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.
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.
As Quebec's legislative session commences, major unions are urging for a suspension of work activities, highlighting ongoing labor tensions in the province.
A federal union cautions that planned public service job reductions will have significant consequences for Canadian citizens and service delivery across the nation.
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.
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.