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89.3% of voting members support ratification
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BCGEU public service members ratify tentative agreement
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 13, 2025 BURNABY, B.C. – BCGEU members of the public service have voted in favour of ratifying the tentative agreement reached between the BC General Employees' Union (B...
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November 13, 2025 at 11:26 PM
89.3% of voting members support ratification
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Under the new employment standards regulations, employers cannot ask for a sick note for a worker’s first two health-related, short-term absences of five consecutive days or fewer in a calendar year.
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New rules on sick notes eliminate unnecessary paperwork
Effective immediately, new rules limit when employers can ask for sick notes and will allow more time for health-care providers to spend with patients.
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November 12, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Under the new employment standards regulations, employers cannot ask for a sick note for a worker’s first two health-related, short-term absences of five consecutive days or fewer in a calendar year.
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Could Canada Post and striking postal workers be close to a deal?
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Could Canada Post and its 53,000 workers be close to a deal?
Experts say a series of meetings between Canada Post and its union, along with substantially toned-down public rhetoric, could be signs that momentum is finally building towards an agreement.
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November 6, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Could Canada Post and striking postal workers be close to a deal?
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“Canada’s unions are calling on the Liberal government to work with other parties to amend the budget to deliver the supports, investments, and safeguards workers need to withstand U.S. tariffs, protect Canadian jobs, and build lasting economic security."
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Canada’s unions call for stronger action on jobs and public services | Canadian Labour Congress
OTTAWA—Today’s federal budget lands at a moment of deep uncertainty. Workers are facing rising prices, a growing trade crisis, and public programs stretched to the limit. With U.S. tariffs already cos...
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November 5, 2025 at 3:29 AM
“Canada’s unions are calling on the Liberal government to work with other parties to amend the budget to deliver the supports, investments, and safeguards workers need to withstand U.S. tariffs, protect Canadian jobs, and build lasting economic security."
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Our latest Photo of the Week: On 24 October, public sector unions affiliated with the Confederação Geral dos Trabalhadores Portugueses struck to protest goverment austerity policies and the rise of the far-right Chega party. (Photo: STAL)
November 3, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Our latest Photo of the Week: On 24 October, public sector unions affiliated with the Confederação Geral dos Trabalhadores Portugueses struck to protest goverment austerity policies and the rise of the far-right Chega party. (Photo: STAL)
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CANADA: On organizing a queer collective agreement in the Yukon: a conversation briarpatchmagazine.com/articles/vie...
On organizing a queer collective agreement in the Yukon: a conversation
Two members of the Queer Yukon Society bargaining team discuss their wins and the lessons learned
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November 3, 2025 at 10:26 AM
CANADA: On organizing a queer collective agreement in the Yukon: a conversation briarpatchmagazine.com/articles/vie...
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Fredericton-Oromocto (NB) local is on strike as of Nov 3 at 12:01am AST – Members: Contact your local for more info www.cupw.ca/en/find-your-local #canlab #SupportCUPW #StoptheCuts
November 3, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Fredericton-Oromocto (NB) local is on strike as of Nov 3 at 12:01am AST – Members: Contact your local for more info www.cupw.ca/en/find-your-local #canlab #SupportCUPW #StoptheCuts
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Public money should serve people, not corporate profits.
Civilian defence workers keep our bases running and troops ready, but the federal government keeps handing contracts to private firms that cost more, deliver less, and risk our security.
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Civilian defence workers keep our bases running and troops ready, but the federal government keeps handing contracts to private firms that cost more, deliver less, and risk our security.
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Reinvest in Public Service Capacity — End Contracting Out | Perspectives Journal
Ending the practice of contracting out at the Department of National Defence is in the interest of national security and public trust while respecting workers and taxpayers. As a bottom line, the…
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November 3, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Public money should serve people, not corporate profits.
Civilian defence workers keep our bases running and troops ready, but the federal government keeps handing contracts to private firms that cost more, deliver less, and risk our security.
perspectivesjournal.ca/end-contract...
Civilian defence workers keep our bases running and troops ready, but the federal government keeps handing contracts to private firms that cost more, deliver less, and risk our security.
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LabourStart is now podcasting interviews with trade unionists from around the world. Learn about the struggles of workers everywhere. Look for it where you get your podcasts or at www.buzzsprout.com/2313632
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LabourStart is the news and campaigning website of the international trade union movement. Founded in 1998, we are the web's best source of trade union news, uploaded by our volunteers in dozens...
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November 2, 2025 at 11:41 AM
LabourStart is now podcasting interviews with trade unionists from around the world. Learn about the struggles of workers everywhere. Look for it where you get your podcasts or at www.buzzsprout.com/2313632
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IRAN: It’s official! The campaign for the stay of execution of Sharifeh Moahmmadi has been successful! codir.net?p=4161
It’s official! The campaign for the stay of execution of Sharifeh Moahmmadi has been successful!
Thanks to a major international campaign of solidarity, Sharifeh Mohammadi’s death sentence has been commuted! Amir Raeesian, the defence lawyer for Sharifeh Mohammadi, a labour activist currently hel...
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November 2, 2025 at 1:26 PM
IRAN: It’s official! The campaign for the stay of execution of Sharifeh Moahmmadi has been successful! codir.net?p=4161
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CANADA: Is Alberta headed for a general strike? www.cbc.ca/radio/frontb...
Is Alberta headed for a general strike? | CBC Radio
Organized labour in Alberta sets the wheels in motion for a potential general strike after Danielle Smith’s UCP government forced Alberta teachers back to work using the notwithstanding clause.
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October 31, 2025 at 1:34 PM
CANADA: Is Alberta headed for a general strike? www.cbc.ca/radio/frontb...
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NETHERLANDS: More young people joining unions after years of decline www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2...
More young people joining unions after years of decline
The number of union members under the age of 45 has risen after years of decline.
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October 31, 2025 at 2:55 PM
NETHERLANDS: More young people joining unions after years of decline www.cbs.nl/en-gb/news/2...
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Come on Canadian Labour folks. We've got a battle to fight.
October 29, 2025 at 4:47 AM
Come on Canadian Labour folks. We've got a battle to fight.
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CANADA: Danielle Smith’s Bill 2 is a “war on workers” afl.org/press-releas...
PRESS RELEASE: Danielle Smith’s Bill 2 is a “war on workers”
EDMONTON – “The UCP government’s unprecedented attack on teachers and worker rights will be met with an unprecedented response from Alberta unions,” says Gil McGowan, President of the Alberta…
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October 28, 2025 at 10:34 AM
CANADA: Danielle Smith’s Bill 2 is a “war on workers” afl.org/press-releas...
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I’m somewhat surprised that the teachers intend to obey the law.
Unions have done pretty well in Canada engaging in civil disobedience of laws that blatantly violate fundamental rights and freedoms.
Modern conservatives sure do love the notwithstanding clause tho.
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Unions have done pretty well in Canada engaging in civil disobedience of laws that blatantly violate fundamental rights and freedoms.
Modern conservatives sure do love the notwithstanding clause tho.
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Alberta teachers say fight just begun but will follow the law in back-to-work bill
The bill passed third and final reading at 2 a.m. Tuesday to shouts of “Shame!” from opponents.
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October 28, 2025 at 1:02 PM
I’m somewhat surprised that the teachers intend to obey the law.
Unions have done pretty well in Canada engaging in civil disobedience of laws that blatantly violate fundamental rights and freedoms.
Modern conservatives sure do love the notwithstanding clause tho.
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Unions have done pretty well in Canada engaging in civil disobedience of laws that blatantly violate fundamental rights and freedoms.
Modern conservatives sure do love the notwithstanding clause tho.
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CANADA: UCP back-to-work legislation is an attack on teachers, all workers nupge.ca/2025/alberta...
Alberta back-to-work legislation is an attack on teachers, all workers - NUPGE
The National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE) is strongly condemning the Danielle Smith government’s back-to-work legislation that would impose a contract on Alberta teachers and invokes the notwithstanding clause to override their rights.
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October 28, 2025 at 1:17 PM
CANADA: UCP back-to-work legislation is an attack on teachers, all workers nupge.ca/2025/alberta...
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October 27, 2025 at 6:01 AM
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Golden (BC) local is on strike as of Oct 27 at 12:01am MDT – Members: Contact your local for more info www.cupw.ca/en/find-your-local #canlab #SupportCUPW #StoptheCuts
October 27, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Golden (BC) local is on strike as of Oct 27 at 12:01am MDT – Members: Contact your local for more info www.cupw.ca/en/find-your-local #canlab #SupportCUPW #StoptheCuts
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USA: 'We want to able to survive': Starbucks baristas demanding fair union contract threatening to strike www.telegram.com/story/news/2...
'We want to able to survive': Starbucks baristas demanding fair union contract threatening to strike
Starbucks baristas are demanding a fair union contract and threatened to vote to authorize a strike if bargaining negotiations aren't continued.
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October 27, 2025 at 10:58 AM
USA: 'We want to able to survive': Starbucks baristas demanding fair union contract threatening to strike www.telegram.com/story/news/2...
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Italy: Historic win for unions as McDonald’s signs groundbreaking collective agreement - IUF
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October 27, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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“Our members have shown incredible resolve,” said Melissa Moroz, Executive Director of the PEA. “By standing together for the value of their work and the services they provide to British Columbians, they have strengthened the collective voice of public service professionals across the province.”
October 27, 2025 at 12:50 AM
“Our members have shown incredible resolve,” said Melissa Moroz, Executive Director of the PEA. “By standing together for the value of their work and the services they provide to British Columbians, they have strengthened the collective voice of public service professionals across the province.”
"The tentative agreement makes significant progress on key issues such as wages, affordability, and respect for frontline public service workers."
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BCGEU Reaches Tentative Agreement with Provincial Government After Eight Weeks of Job Action
Media Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 26, 2025 BCGEU Reaches Tentative Agreement with Provincial Government After Eight Weeks of Job Action BURNABY, B.C. – The BC General Employees' Union (BC...
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October 26, 2025 at 6:44 PM
"The tentative agreement makes significant progress on key issues such as wages, affordability, and respect for frontline public service workers."
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