The strike by federal workers who are members of the Public Service Alliance of Canada has many people in the agriculture sector worried. The Canadian Grain Commission says its ability to inspect and certify grain for export is significantly affected, with more than 140 grain inspectors off the job. The commission says it has developed…
Federal Public Service Strike Already Affecting Grain Inspections, Commission Says
Both Union, Government Warn of Major Service Disruptions as a Result of Strike
Canada’s largest federal public-service union and Ottawa are bothwarning of likely service disruptions as nearly one-third of all federal workers remain on strike. The job action taken by members of the Public Service Alliance of Canada could amount to a complete halt of the tax season, slowdowns at the border and pauses to new EI,…
Many Passport Renewals on Pause During Federal Public Service Workers’ Strike
Senjuti Sarker needed to renew her passport for an upcoming trip to Europe but her attempt at doing so failed Wednesday after federal public service workers went on strike. Sarker, who was hoping to travel next week to attend an artistic program, said the labour disruption could completely upend her plans. “I cannot travel if…
Hundreds of Electricians Walk Off Victorian Metro Tunnel Job
Hundreds of electricians have walked off the job at Victoria’s Metro Tunnel project in defence of their right to enjoy outdoor activities, including hunting. The Electrical Trades Union (ETU) Victorian branch announced about midday on March 31 that 800 members had walked off the state’s largest construction project. Members came together to defend their right…
UC Workers Agree to Mediation in Hopes of Resolving Strike
December 9, 2022
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LOS ANGELES—The union representing striking University of California graduate student workers agreed Dec. 9 to enter into a mediation process in hopes of resolving a stalemate in negotiations with the university system. “We feel that in order to make progress, it is time for somebody else to step in,” Tarini Hardikar, a member of the…
UC Researchers and Student Employees Strike Across California Campuses
November 14, 2022
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Thousands of researchers and student employees have gone on strike across the 10 University of California (UC) campuses on Nov. 14 citing unfair working conditions and pay. “After months at the bargaining table and 26 unfair labor practices filed, we have no choice but to move towards a strike,” Jade Moore, a bargaining team member,…
Researchers and Student Employees Strike at UC Campuses
November 14, 2022
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Thousands of researchers and student employees have gone on strike across the 10 University of California (UC) campuses on Nov. 14 citing unfair working conditions and pay. “After months at the bargaining table and 26 unfair labor practices filed, we have no choice but to move towards a strike,” Jade Moore, a bargaining team member,…
Orange County Bus Strikers Agree to Resume Work for Election Day
November 4, 2022
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Thousands of Orange County bus riders were without service Nov. 4 for the second day in a row as the negotiation between the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) and the union representing its maintenance workers comes to a deadlock. Both sides agreed to meet Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. Meanwhile, bus service can resume Monday and…
Agreement Reached in SoCal Grocery Workers’ Contract Negotiations
April 5, 2022
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LOS ANGELES—The union representing Southern California grocery workers and stores including Ralphs and Vons/Pavilions/Albertsons reached a tentative agreement on April 4, avoiding a potential strike. “Once our members have had an opportunity to review and vote, we will release more information on this historic and transformational deal. Nothing is final until our members decide,” a…
Hundreds of Google Employees Sign Manifesto Opposing Company’s Vaccine Mandate
November 25, 2021
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At least 600 Google employees have signed a manifesto opposing the company’s COVID-19 vaccination mandate that is said to be applicable to all 150,000 employees, office-going and remote, in line with requirements set forth by the White House. The Biden administration had set a deadline on Jan. 4 for all employees in the country working…
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