Montreal Reaches Tentative Deal, Avoiding Planned Weeklong Strike
Montreal and the blue‑collar workers' union reached a tentative agreement on September 21, 2026, cancelling a weeklong strike that was set to begin on September 22.
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Montreal Blue‑Collar Workers Reach Deal, Averting Strike
Montreal’s blue‑collar workers and the city reached an agreement in principle on September 21, averting a seven‑day strike that was set to start the next day, covering over 6,000 employees.
Montreal City and Union Reach Deal, Averting Week-Long Strike
Montreal city and the blue‑collar union reached an agreement in principle on September 21, 2026, cancelling a strike that was set for September 22‑28. The tentative deal will be finalized in the coming weeks, ensuring uninterrupted municipal services.
300 Montreal park workers strike as cycling championships proceed
About 300 Montreal park workers began a strike on September 21 after the Labour Tribunal rejected the city's wage‑freeze offer, coinciding with the UCI World Road Cycling Championships at Parc Jean‑Drapeau.
Montreal City Workers Race Against Midnight Deadline to Avert Strike
CUPE 301 municipal workers in Montreal are negotiating to avoid a strike, with a midnight deadline on September 21, 2026, to reach agreements in two ongoing labor disputes. A strike would disrupt essential city services, prompting both sides to work toward a deal before the deadline.
Municipal Workers Threaten Disruptions at Montreal Cycling Championships
Montreal’s municipal workers union plans to disrupt the upcoming cycling championships as a protest against the expired collective bargaining agreement that ended on December 31, 2024, while city officials prepare security measures amid ongoing negotiations.
Blue-Collar Workers Threaten Disruptions at Montreal Cycling Championships
Montreal blue-collar workers plan work disruptions during the upcoming cycling championships after their collective bargaining agreement expired on December 31, 2024. The actions aim to pressure the city into reaching a new contract.
Montreal Municipal Workers Rally for New Contracts
White‑collar and blue‑collar municipal workers rallied near City Hall on September 19, 2026, demanding new collective agreements after contracts lapsed on December 31, 2025. The city has yet to set a timetable for renewed negotiations, raising concerns about potential labor disputes.
Montreal Blue-Collar Workers Plan Disruptions at Cycling Championships
Montreal's blue-collar workers, whose contract expired in 2024, plan to disrupt the upcoming cycling championships to draw attention to the unresolved collective bargaining dispute with the city.
Jedi‑Costumed Protest Demands Worker Rights Ahead of LA Games
The Fair Games Coalition staged a Jedi‑themed protest at the Lucas Museum on September 20, 2026, urging better worker rights for the upcoming Super Bowl and 2028 Olympics as Los Angeles prepares for the events.
Montreal Municipal Workers Rally for New Contracts
CUPE 429 union members rallied near Montreal City Hall on September 19, 2026, demanding new collective agreements as municipal workers, including white‑collar staff without a contract since December 2025, continue negotiations.
Montreal Workers Threaten Disruptions at Cycling Championships
Montreal blue‑collar workers have warned they will disrupt the World Cycling Championships if a principle agreement with their employer is not reached within 36 hours, threatening the event scheduled to start around September 21, 2026.
Blue‑Collar Union Plans Rally Ahead of 36‑Hour Strike Deadline
CUPE Local 301 has scheduled a rally behind Montreal City Hall on September 19 to pressure the city before a 36‑hour deadline that could trigger a municipal blue‑collar strike. The union seeks a new agreement to avoid service disruptions across the city.
299 Park Workers to Strike Monday at Jean‑Drapeau
A one‑day strike by 299 CUPE park maintenance workers is set for Monday at Montreal’s Parc Jean‑Drapeau, following a Thursday announcement. The action occurs alongside plans for a separate seven‑day strike by other City of Montreal employees.
Montreal Blue‑Collar Workers Set Rotating Week‑Long Strike
Montreal blue‑collar workers will conduct a rotating strike, with each borough stopping work for 24 hours between September 22 and 28, 2026, replacing an originally planned continuous walkout.
Montreal Blue-Collar Workers Set Rotating Week-Long Strike
Montreal blue‑collar workers will conduct a rotating strike from September 22 to 28, with each borough experiencing a 24‑hour work stoppage. The week‑long action, announced earlier this month, is expected to disrupt municipal services across the city.
Montreal Blue-Collar Workers Set Rotating Week-Long Strike
Montreal’s blue‑collar workers will conduct a rotating strike, shutting down each borough for 24 hours from September 22 to 28, 2026, resulting in a week of staggered, citywide work stoppages.
Montreal Blue‑Collar Workers Schedule Rotating Week‑Long Strike
Montreal’s blue‑collar workers will conduct a rotating strike from September 22 to 28, 2026, shutting down each borough for a single 24‑hour period. The week‑long, borough‑by‑borough walkout aims to pressure negotiations while limiting city‑wide disruption.
Montreal Blue-Collar Workers Schedule Rotating Week-Long Strike
Montreal’s blue‑collar workers will conduct a rotating strike from September 22 to 28, 2026, with each borough experiencing a 24‑hour work stoppage, spreading the impact across the city rather than shutting it down all at once.
Montreal Blue‑Collar Workers Schedule Rotating Week‑Long Strike
Montreal’s blue‑collar workers will conduct a rotating, borough‑by‑borough strike, with each area facing a 24‑hour work stoppage between September 22 and 28, 2026. The week‑long plan aims to affect the entire city while limiting disruption to one day per borough.
