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Metro Vancouver Outside Workers Strike Over Safety and Contracting Concerns

Canada’s Metro Vancouver non-essential services face disruption after 72-hour notice; 4,500 Ontario social service workers also warn of possible walkouts

Metro Vancouver’s outside workers have begun strike action affecting non-essential services after talks with management reached an impasse, the Greater Vancouver Regional District Employees Union said. The union filed a 72-hour strike notice with the British Columbia Labour Relations Board and instructed members to return to posted roles but refuse overtime and standby. Spokesperson Bill Tieleman cited health and safety and contracting out among key issues, noting a $167,000 WorkSafeBC fine for a serious confined-space accident.

Elsewhere in Canada, more than 4,500 community and social service workers across Ontario, including some Toronto agencies, may go on strike, according to local reports. The potential action covers community and social service agencies and is described as possible as early as Monday morning. Together with the Metro Vancouver stoppage, the developments show multiple Canadian public-sector labor disputes occurring at the same time.

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Concurrent Canadian public-sector disputes show unions advancing safety and job-security demands across municipal and social services.

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Image for article: Australian unions welcome ICJ ruling affirming <b>workers</b>&#39; right to <b>strike</b>Status Unknown

Australian unions welcome ICJ ruling affirming workers' right to strike

8 HR AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 25, 2026, 5:16 AM ET
humanresourcesonline.net(opens in a new tab)

The International Court of Justice has confirmed that workers' right to strike is protected under international law, a decision unions say could ...

AUSTRALIA
Public Administration (non-elected staff, local gov)Uncategorized

Striking workers to rally outside state of the province address by Premier Houston

8 HR AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 25, 2026, 4:48 AM ET
morningstar.com(opens in a new tab)

Striking long term care workers from across Nova Scotia will be collapsing picket lines and converging outside of Premier Tim Houston's state of the ...

Planned
CANADA
Nursing & Care Facilities
Image for article: Union representing N.S. long-term care workers to picket outside Houston speechOngoing

Union representing N.S. long-term care workers to picket outside Houston speech

9 HR AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 25, 2026, 4:26 AM ET
halifax.citynews.ca(opens in a new tab)

Last Updated May 25, 2026 05:03:40 AM. HALIFAX — The union representing about 3,500 striking long-term care workers in Nova Scotia says its members ...

Start: Apr 133,500 workers
CANADA
Nursing & Care Facilities
Image for article: In landmark opinion, ICJ upholds right to strike under ILO conventionStatus Unknown

In landmark opinion, ICJ upholds right to strike under ILO convention

9 HR AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 25, 2026, 4:06 AM ET
twn.my(opens in a new tab)

In a news release issued on 21 May, the International Labour Office (the secretariat of the International Labour Organization) said it has received ...

MALAYSIA
Public Administration (non-elected staff, local gov)Journalism & PublishingUncategorized
Image for article: Striking workers to rally outside state of the province address by Premier HoustonOngoing

Striking workers to rally outside state of the province address by Premier Houston

9 HR AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 25, 2026, 4:00 AM ET
businesswire.com(opens in a new tab)

Striking long term care workers from across Nova Scotia will be collapsing picket lines and converging outside of Premier Tim Houston's state of ...

3,500 workers
CANADA
Nursing & Care Facilities
Image for article: More than 100 Brookfield Zoo Chicago workers go on strike; some exhibits closedOngoing

More than 100 Brookfield Zoo Chicago workers go on strike; some exhibits closed

10 HR AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 25, 2026, 3:38 AM ET
aol.com(opens in a new tab)

They include grounds, custodial and facilities employees. About 100 Teamsters members at the Brookfield Zoo are now on strike for unfair labor ...

100 workers
UNITED_STATES
Other Hospitality
Image for article: Some of Ontario&#39;s social service agencies may go on <b>strike</b> tomorrow. Here&#39;s what we knowPlanned

Some of Ontario's social service agencies may go on strike tomorrow. Here's what we know

11 HR AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 25, 2026, 1:56 AM ET
thestar.com(opens in a new tab)

More than 4,500 community and social service workers across Ontario, including some Toronto agencies, may go on strike Monday morning over what they ...

4,500 workers
CANADA
Public Administration (non-elected staff, local gov)Other Public Services
Image for article: After <b>strike</b> betrayal, Los Angeles schools cut more than 1000 jobs, with 6000 more on the ...Ongoing

After strike betrayal, Los Angeles schools cut more than 1000 jobs, with 6000 more on the ...

11 HR AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 25, 2026, 1:53 AM ET
wsws.org(opens in a new tab)

Teachers, support counselors, classroom aides, campus supervisors, gardeners, transportation workers and clerical staff are all being swept out—and ...

Start: Apr 15
UNITED_STATES
Public Administration (non-elected staff, local gov)Schools & Universities
Image for article: UIC graduate <b>workers</b> union suspends <b>strike</b> without reaching an agreementStatus Unknown

UIC graduate workers union suspends strike without reaching an agreement

12 HR AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 25, 2026, 12:48 AM ET
wsws.org(opens in a new tab)

The Graduate Employees Organization (GEO) at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) suspended its strike on May 15 without either reaching an ...

1,500 workers
UNITED_STATES
Schools & Universities
Image for article: AFSCME Local 3299 rams through poverty contract on University of California <b>workers</b>Ongoing

AFSCME Local 3299 rams through poverty contract on University of California workers

12 HR AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 25, 2026, 12:44 AM ET
wsws.org(opens in a new tab)

A statewide indefinite strike, which was to take place on May 14, was called off at the last minute with the announcement of a “historic” agreement ...

Start: May 1442,000 workers
UNITED_STATES
Public Administration (non-elected staff, local gov)Schools & Universities
Image for article: Metro Vancouver unionized <b>workers</b> announcing <b>strike</b>Ongoing

Metro Vancouver unionized workers announcing strike

12 HR AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 25, 2026, 12:42 AM ET
vancouver.citynews.ca(opens in a new tab)

The union for Metro Vancouver outside workers announced on Sunday that its members are starting to strike, effective immediately.

Start: May 24
CANADA
Water & Waste ManagementPublic Administration (non-elected staff, local gov)Other Public Services
Image for article: Samsung memory <b>workers</b> call off <b>strike</b> and may score six-figure bonuses - The RegisterSettled

Samsung memory workers call off strike and may score six-figure bonuses - The Register

13 HR AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 25, 2026, 12:22 AM ET
theregister.com(opens in a new tab)

ASIA IN BRIEF Workers at Samsung Electronics may score bonuses of well over $100,000 after calling off a planned strike. Samsung's profits recently ...

SOUTH_KOREA
Heavy Manufacturing (automotive, machinery, aerospace)Hardware & Electronics

Commuters welcome return of Long Island train service as deal reached to end strike

14 HR AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 24, 2026, 11:07 PM ET
youtube.com(opens in a new tab)

... strike ending." 10. Mid of Penn Station 11. SOUNDBITE (English) ... North America's largest commuter rail system shuts down as workers strike.

Settled
UNITED_STATES
Rail & Metro

TSMC faces strike threat as bonus cut rumors spark unrest - MSN

17 HR AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 24, 2026, 8:22 PM ET
msn.com(opens in a new tab)

Bonus cut rumors: TSMC employees are reportedly furious over potential bonus reductions despite record profits, sparking talk of industrial action ...

Status Unknown
CHINA
Light Manufacturing (consumer goods, electronics, textiles)Hardware & Electronics
Image for article: Metro Vancouver outdoor <b>workers</b> take job action after <b>strike</b> noticeOngoing

Metro Vancouver outdoor workers take job action after strike notice

17 HR AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 24, 2026, 8:01 PM ET
vancouversun.com(opens in a new tab)

The union representing outdoor workers for Metro Vancouver has started job action after failing to get a deal following a strike vote back in ...

CANADA
Water & Waste ManagementPublic Administration (non-elected staff, local gov)
Image for article: TSMC <b>Employees</b> Threaten <b>Strike</b> Over Bonus Cuts, Mirroring SamsungPlanned

TSMC Employees Threaten Strike Over Bonus Cuts, Mirroring Samsung

18 HR AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 24, 2026, 7:19 PM ET
chosun.com(opens in a new tab)

TSMC Employees Threaten Strike Over Bonus Cuts, Mirroring Samsung Rumors of 15% cuts spark unrest as TSMC invests $56B globally, echoing South ...

CHINATAIWAN
Heavy Manufacturing (automotive, machinery, aerospace)Hardware & Electronics

Nova Scotia long-term care strike continues - YouTube

21 HR AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 24, 2026, 4:35 PM ET
youtube.com(opens in a new tab)

The union in Nova Scotia representing about 3500 striking long-term care workers has rejected the provincial government's claim that union ...

Ongoing3,500 workers
CANADA
Nursing & Care Facilities
Image for article: News &amp; Commentary: May 24, 2026 OnLaborStatus Unknown

News & Commentary: May 24, 2026 OnLabor

22 HR AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 24, 2026, 3:12 PM ET
onlabor.org(opens in a new tab)

... Workers (IAM) applauded the amendment, with the IAM declaring it a “major step forward in the fight to strengthen freight rail safety protections ...

UNITED_STATES
Rail & MetroPublic Administration (non-elected staff, local gov)
Image for article: Bolivia: Working People Stay in the Streets to Protest Paz amid Labor Leadership AbsencePlanned

Bolivia: Working People Stay in the Streets to Protest Paz amid Labor Leadership Absence

22 HR AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 24, 2026, 2:46 PM ET
leftvoice.org(opens in a new tab)

Workers in Bolivia are continuing to protest the Paz administration despite concerns that the union leadership is negotiating behind the backs of ...

BOLIVIA
Uncategorized
Image for article: N.S. releases offer details for <b>striking</b> long-term care <b>workers</b> - Halifax | Globalnews.caOngoing

N.S. releases offer details for striking long-term care workers - Halifax | Globalnews.ca

23 HR AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 24, 2026, 1:49 PM ET
globalnews.ca(opens in a new tab)

The Nova Scotia government says the union representing long-term care workers rejected a return to the bargaining table this weekend, as a strike ...

CANADA
Nursing & Care FacilitiesPublic Administration (non-elected staff, local gov)
Image for article: Nova Scotia government confirms latest offer made to <b>striking</b> long-term care <b>workers</b>Ongoing

Nova Scotia government confirms latest offer made to striking long-term care workers

1 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 24, 2026, 1:15 PM ET
thecanadianpressnews.ca(opens in a new tab)

HALIFAX - The Nova Scotia government says the union representing about 3500 striking long-term care workers refused to return to the bargaining ...

3,500 workers
CANADA
Nursing & Care FacilitiesPublic Administration (non-elected staff, local gov)
Image for article: &#39;Burnout and violence&#39;: Education <b>workers</b> calling for more support in schools - CTV NewsStatus Unknown

'Burnout and violence': Education workers calling for more support in schools - CTV News

1 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 24, 2026, 12:14 PM ET
ctvnews.ca(opens in a new tab)

Education workers and labour leaders are begging Ontario's premier to provide more support in schools ... Victoria transit talks hit impasse, union ...

CANADA
Other Public ServicesSchools & Universities
Image for article: Nova Scotia government confirms latest offer made to <b>striking</b> long-term care <b>workers</b>Ongoing

Nova Scotia government confirms latest offer made to striking long-term care workers

1 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 24, 2026, 11:52 AM ET
thestar.com(opens in a new tab)

The unionized workers at 35 long-term care facilities, members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, have been on strike for six weeks. Their ...

CANADA
Nursing & Care FacilitiesOther Public Services
Image for article: Nova Scotia government confirms latest offer made to <b>striking</b> long-term care <b>workers</b>Ongoing

Nova Scotia government confirms latest offer made to striking long-term care workers

1 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 24, 2026, 11:18 AM ET
ctvnews.ca(opens in a new tab)

The unionized workers at 35 long-term care facilities, members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, have been on strike for six weeks.

Start: Apr 12
CANADA
Nursing & Care FacilitiesPublic Administration (non-elected staff, local gov)