Tag: Strike

WestJet reaches tentative deal with flight attendants, ending 28-hour strike

Business John White -
A tentative agreement ended WestJet’s flight-attendant strike early Monday.

WestJet flight attendants on strike, 250,000 travellers affected

Business John White -
WestJet flight attendants went on strike Sunday after the airline and their union failed to reach a new collective agreement.

Majority of B.C. nurses back job action after contract talks reached impasse, says union

Health Emily Joveski -
The B.C. Nurses’ Union said its members have voted overwhelmingly in favour of job action.

Canada Post strike enters new phase as CUPW denounces government reforms

Business John White -
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers launched a nationwide strike in opposition to sweeping federal postal reforms, denouncing what it called an “attack” on public mail service.

Postal workers strike as Ottawa signals end of door-to-door delivery

Business John White -
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers launched an immediate nationwide strike Thursday after the federal government ordered Canada Post to begin a sweeping overhaul that could spell the end of traditional door-to-door delivery.

BCGEU strikes expand, but with “minimal impact on the public”

Provincial Emily Joveski -
The union representing thousands of public service workers in British Columbia escalated job action across the province on Tuesday. 

B.C. tourism industry bracing for peak-season cancellations due to Air Canada strike

Provincial Emily Joveski -
Tourism operators in B.C. are bracing for a possible financial hit after the union representing about 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants defied a back-to-work order. 

B.C. ministry plans to ensure assistance cheques not delayed by potential Canada Post strike

Provincial Emily Joveski -
The B.C. Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction says it is taking steps to ensure provincial disability and income assistance cheques are not delayed if Canada Post workers strike later this week.

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