As workers around the world mark the World Day for Decent Work on October 7, Canada’s unions are sounding the alarm over the federal government’s proposed restrictions on the right to strike. Canada’s...

Discover how the right to strike Canada is shaped by Bill C-39 and what it means for labor disputes and negotiations.

Every year on September 30, the Public and Private Workers of Canada marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

CUPE Nova Scotia solemnly observes September 30, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day. It is a time to reflect on the harmful legacy of Canada’s residential sc...

Bill C-39 makes it easier for Ottawa to intervene when collective bargaining produces the very conflict that it is designed to manage.

The Canada Labour Congress says the legislation would let Ottawa break strikes.

Geneva, 22 September 2026Solidarity message from IndustriALL Global Union to Unifor Local 12Dear Sisters and Brothers of Unifor Local 12,On behalf of IndustriALL Global Union and our affiliated trade ...

Unions and labour organizations across the country blasted the federal government’s new legislation overhauling labour law Monday, saying it will make strikes in federally regulated sectors all but im...

The Public Service Alliance of Canada represents more than 245,000 workers in every province and territory in Canada and in locations around the world. Our members work for federal government…

This Tuesday evening, a tentative agreement was reached between Pascan Aviation and its 19 flight attendants, members of CUPE. The strike, which began on October 28, 2025, and lasted 323 days, has now...

In light of the newest round of 50 per cent tariffs, a workers' union and an economist are shedding light on the impacts on job security across the country.

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VANCOUVER—Feeling the heat of the first union contract soon to be awarded to workers at its YVR2 facility in Delta, B.C., Amazon has announced a sudden wage increase across its…

Hear the story of 40 migrant tunnel workers who were paid less than their Canadian and European colleagues-until a BC union helped them fight back and win.

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On a day celebrating workers’ achievements, researcher Sean Tucker explains how we can prevent workplace fatalities.

The union said the workers, who include IT employees, undergraduate and graduate program co-ordinators, academic advisers and lab assistants, voted 96 per cent in favour of a strike.

"We have an insane billionaire who is on the verge of tanking both economies," said electrician Kevin Mackey, an executive board member of Local 58, who is involved in reaching out to the Canadian brethren. "We want people in labor to come, not just union workers."

Best way to Trump-proof our economy is for governments to invest in working people and their jobs, and that includes buying Canadian

ACTRA has urged its government to bolster subsidies as the U.S. President looks to bring production by major studios and streamers back home.

Lana Payne said Unifor will not be “giving up or giving in” as the trade war with the U.S. continues to escalate.Addressing delegates on the first day of Unifor’s 2026 Canadian Council in Ottawa, the…

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WestJet flight attendants represented by CUPE 8125 have ratified their new collective agreement, with a 90.2% vote in favour of ratification. “This is a strong mandate from our members and recognition...

WINNIPEG — Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress, issued the following statement after Canada-U.S. trade negotiations broke down Friday night: “Walking away from a bad deal was the rig...

TORONTO—Unifor commends the decision to stand firm on securing a fair trade deal with the United States despite the Trump administration’s imposition of additional punishing and illegal tariffs.“Canad...

According to the International Trade Union Confederation, Turkey is one of the worst countries in the world for workers' rights.  Union leaders continue to be arrested and jailed.  But recen...

The workers made substantial progress toward their goals, and will now vote on a potential deal

The central bank’s security guards have been off the job since June.