May 11, 2012 |
The bargaining climate has worsened considerably since the federal budget, which slashes the size of the public service.
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March 21, 2012 |
Members of Local 79 of the Canadian Union of Public Employees came out in historic numbers to vote for a strike mandate, providing their bargaining team with greater leverage in negotiations.
March 12, 2012 |
B.C. teachers reacted with incredulity to a report that the Ministry of Education intends to pay some teachers more than others, depending on their class sizes.
March 5, 2012 |
Bill 22 impacts all workers, when the right to free collective bargaining is under attack, all unions will stand together to defend that right.
March 5, 2012 |
Teachers have been involved in job action since September. This means we are doing what we love -- teaching. But we are making no progress at the bargaining table.
March 2, 2012 |
Next Monday, March 5, teachers across British Columbia will begin a legal three-day full-scale withdrawal of services, as permitted under the Labour Relations Board interim essential services order.
February 22, 2012 |
Over 1,500 Zellers employees who are members of the UFCW have ratified a three-year union contract. Four of the Zellers stores covered by the collective agreement will be converting to Target.
February 22, 2012 |
A new documentary released by the New Brunswick Union of Public and Private Employees provides an inside look at the 38-day lockout of workers at Moosehead Breweries in winter 2011.