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Image for article: Striking Metro Vancouver workers walk out of wastewater facilitiesOngoing

Striking Metro Vancouver workers walk out of wastewater facilities

31 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 25, 2026, 12:45 PM ET
vancouver.citynews.ca(opens in a new tab)

Greater Vancouver Regional District Employees' Union (GVRDEU) officially filed a 72-hour strike notice with the BC Labour Relations Board on Thursday ...

Start: May 24
CANADA
Water & Waste ManagementOther Public Services
Image for article: OPSEU Strike Hits Grey-Bruce With Hanover Picket Confirmed and Owen Sound ReportedOngoing

OPSEU Strike Hits Grey-Bruce With Hanover Picket Confirmed and Owen Sound Reported

31 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 25, 2026, 12:11 PM ET
owensoundcurrent.com(opens in a new tab)

Community Living Hanover workers are on strike as of May 23. Sources say Owen Sound Family Health Team workers will join picket lines, but OPSEU ...

Start: May 23
CANADA
Other HealthcareOther Public ServicesNon-profit & NGOs

OPSEU community support workers set to strike across Ontario - YouTube

31 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 25, 2026, 11:55 AM ET
youtube.com(opens in a new tab)

Thousands of community and social service workers across Ontario will walk off the job this morning to protest against underfunding and ...

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CANADA
Public Administration (non-elected staff, local gov)Other Public Services
Image for article: “We're telling our employers - you're either with us, or you're against the people who need ...Ongoing

“We're telling our employers - you're either with us, or you're against the people who need ...

32 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 25, 2026, 7:38 AM ET
finance.yahoo.com(opens in a new tab)

... workers at community and social service agencies going on strike today. The workers, represented by OPSEU/SEFPO, say this is a fight for the ...

CANADA
Other Public Services
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

32 DAY 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: Metro Vancouver unionized <b>workers</b> announcing <b>strike</b>Ongoing

Metro Vancouver unionized workers announcing strike

32 DAY 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: &#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

32 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

32 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: Worth fighting for: Community Living London <b>workers</b> ready to <b>strike</b> - SpringOngoing

Worth fighting for: Community Living London workers ready to strike - Spring

32 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 24, 2026, 10:23 AM ET
springmag.ca(opens in a new tab)

Community Living London workers are preparing to walk off the job on Monday, joining thousands of workers across Ontario in a growing labour ...

4,500 workers
CANADA
Other Public Services
Image for article: City's living costs drive workers to food banks Ongoing

City's living costs drive workers to food banks

33 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 24, 2026, 2:06 AM ET
bbc.com(opens in a new tab)

It is so expensive to live in Cambridge a charity says people with jobs need subsidised food.

UNITED_KINGDOM
Public Administration (non-elected staff, local gov)Other Public ServicesSchools & UniversitiesNon-profit & NGOs
Image for article: Landmark right-to-<b>strike</b> decision emboldens unions - AFRStatus Unknown

Landmark right-to-strike decision emboldens unions - AFR

33 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 23, 2026, 10:25 PM ET
afr.com(opens in a new tab)

The International Court of Justice has affirmed that workers' right to strike is protected by international convention on freedom of association.

NETHERLANDS
Other Public ServicesUncategorized

Metro Vancouver workers issue 72-hour strike notice over stalled talks - MSN

34 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 23, 2026, 2:35 AM ET
msn.com(opens in a new tab)

Strike deadline set: Unionized Metro Vancouver workers could take job action Sunday after filing a 72-hour strike notice amid stalled bargaining.

Planned
CANADA
Public Administration (non-elected staff, local gov)Other Public ServicesUncategorized
Image for article: Metro Vancouver outside <b>workers</b> could <b>strike</b> this weekend | Watch News Videos OnlineOngoing

Metro Vancouver outside workers could strike this weekend | Watch News Videos Online

34 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 22, 2026, 9:07 PM ET
globalnews.ca(opens in a new tab)

Unionized Metro Vancouver workers will be in a legal strike position this Sunday. Catherine Urquhart reports on which services could be impacted, ...

Start: May 24
CANADA
Public Administration (non-elected staff, local gov)Other Public ServicesUncategorized
Image for article: Metro Vancouver&#39;s unionized <b>workers</b> file 72-hour <b>strike</b> notice - BC | Globalnews.caPlanned

Metro Vancouver's unionized workers file 72-hour strike notice - BC | Globalnews.ca

34 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 22, 2026, 3:09 PM ET
globalnews.ca(opens in a new tab)

Metro Vancouver's unionized workers have filed a 72-hour strike notice after reaching an impasse in bargaining negotiations.

CANADA
Public Administration (non-elected staff, local gov)Other Public Services
Image for article: Employers press Ottawa to curb <b>strike</b> activity in key federally regulated sectorsStatus Unknown

Employers press Ottawa to curb strike activity in key federally regulated sectors

34 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 22, 2026, 1:43 PM ET
theglobeandmail.com(opens in a new tab)

... labour rules that apply only to workers in federally regulated industries. ... Effectively, that can prevent employees from being allowed to strike.

CANADA
Other TransportOther Public Services
Image for article: Metro Vancouver workers issue strike notice with job action possibly starting SundayPlanned

Metro Vancouver workers issue strike notice with job action possibly starting Sunday

34 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 22, 2026, 12:31 PM ET
thestar.com(opens in a new tab)

VANCOUVER - A union representing hundreds of Metro Vancouver employees says it has issued a 72-hour strike notice in their dispute with the ...

CANADA
Public Administration (non-elected staff, local gov)Other Public Services
Image for article: Metro Vancouver workers file 72-hour strike noticePlanned

Metro Vancouver workers file 72-hour strike notice

34 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 22, 2026, 12:18 PM ET
ctvnews.ca(opens in a new tab)

The union for Metro Vancouver's outside workers has filed a 72-hour strike notice with the province's labour relations board.

CANADA
Public Administration (non-elected staff, local gov)Other Public Services
Image for article: Metro Vancouver unionized workers file 72-hour strike notice on employerPlanned

Metro Vancouver unionized workers file 72-hour strike notice on employer

35 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 22, 2026, 4:37 AM ET
vancouver.citynews.ca(opens in a new tab)

The union for Metro Vancouver outside workers has filed 72-hour strike notice with the BC Labour Relations Board.

Start: May 24
CANADA
Public Administration (non-elected staff, local gov)Other Public Services
Image for article: Unemployment Compensation, Strikes and Lockouts in 2025Status Unknown

Unemployment Compensation, Strikes and Lockouts in 2025

35 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 22, 2026, 3:10 AM ET
everycrsreport.com(opens in a new tab)

Some states provide UC benefits to workers during labor disputes that involve temporary work stoppages (e.g., when workers strike or employers prevent ...

UNITED_STATES
Public Administration (non-elected staff, local gov)Other Public Services
Image for article: International Court of Justice says <b>workers</b>&#39; right to <b>strike</b> is protected by key labor treatyStatus Unknown

International Court of Justice says workers' right to strike is protected by key labor treaty

35 DAY AGO
PUBLISHED MAY 21, 2026, 2:08 PM ET
pbs.org(opens in a new tab)

The decision could have a worldwide impact on labor regulations, enshrining the right to strike in labor standards and international trade agreements.

FRANCENETHERLANDSUNITED_KINGDOMUNITED_STATES
Public Administration (non-elected staff, local gov)Other Public ServicesUncategorized