Tribunal Rejects CUPE Flag Removal Complaints Against Hydro‑Québec
The Administrative Labour Tribunal dismissed two CUPE locals’ complaints that Hydro‑Québec’s removal of union flags interfered with union activities.
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Union Challenges Law Ordering Dynacare Workers Back
A Manitoba hearing will review the essential status of Dynacare lab workers after the Labour Board used a law to force them back to work, which the union contests.
Union Challenges Law Used to Halt Dynacare Strike
Manitoba is hearing arguments on whether Dynacare lab workers are essential, a classification the union says should not apply after the Labour Board ordered them back to work.
Employer Groups Praise Labor Reforms, Call for More Action
Employer groups in Ottawa welcome the Liberal government's proposed labour law changes but urge stronger enforcement and clearer guidelines to ensure lasting industrial peace.
Montreal Inspector General Cracks Down on Illegal Waste-Collection Labor
The Bureau of the Inspector General of Montreal launched a major crackdown on the waste‑collection sector after uncovering widespread use of unauthorized subcontractors employing illegal workers under false identities, leading to suspensions, fines and increased oversight.
Jean-Drapeau Park Workers Halt Services, Union Sets Tuesday Strike
Blue‑collar staff at Parc Jean‑Drapeau stopped work on September 21, halting park services, and the Grand Syndicat des cols bleus regroupés de Montréal announced a walkout for Tuesday, September 22. The strike extends the disruption and highlights pending labour negotiations affecting the park’s operations.
Montreal Municipal Workers Face Midnight Deadline to Avert Strike
CUPE 301 and the City of Montreal are negotiating to avoid a strike by blue‑collar workers, with a midnight deadline on September 20, 2026, to prevent service disruptions.
Montreal Blue‑Collar Workers Threaten Disruptions at Cycling Championships
Montreal’s blue‑collar workers, whose contract with the city expired in December 2024, plan to disrupt the upcoming cycling championships to press for a new agreement. City officials have not commented on the potential impact on the event.
Jobs Minister Unveils Bill to Limit Federal Strike Interventions
Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu announced legislation aimed at reducing federal interventions in labour strikes, responding to frequent past government involvement. The bill will be introduced in Parliament and is intended to set clearer limits on when the government can step in.
Selkirk Steel Plant Workers Walk Out Over Wage Demands
Steel recycling plant workers in Selkirk walked off the job on Wednesday, demanding larger annual wage increases, with the union citing insufficient pay proposals. The ongoing walkout, which began last week, has halted plant operations while negotiations continue.
Tribunal Dismisses Union's Bad‑Faith Claim Against Montreal
The Administrative Labour Tribunal dismissed a union’s claim that Montreal negotiated in bad faith, ruling in favour of the city and ending the dispute.
Administrative Labour Tribunal Finds No Bad‑Faith Negotiations by Montreal
On September 11, 2026, the Administrative Labour Tribunal rejected a union's claim that the City of Montreal negotiated in bad faith, finding the city's conduct met legal standards for good‑faith bargaining.
Montreal City Wins Bad‑Faith Negotiation Case Against Union
The Administrative Labour Tribunal ruled that the City of Montreal did not bargain in bad faith, dismissing the union’s claim. The decision confirms the city’s negotiating conduct as proper under Quebec labour law.
Montreal City Prevails in Bad‑Faith Negotiation Dispute
The Administrative Labour Tribunal dismissed the union’s claim that Montreal negotiated in bad faith, ruling that the city’s bargaining practices were compliant with Quebec labour law.
Hundreds Rally at Toronto Labour Day Parade Over Trade Dispute
Hundreds of workers and union members marched in Toronto’s Labour Day parade on September 7, demanding stronger support for the working class amid the ongoing Canada‑U.S. trade dispute.
Workers March in Toronto Labour Day Parade Over Trade War
Hundreds of workers and union members marched in Toronto’s Labour Day parade on September 7, demanding greater support for the working class amid the ongoing Canada‑U.S. trade dispute. The event highlighted labour concerns about job security and economic policy during the trade conflict.
Jazz Aviation flight‑attendant talks stall
Jazz Aviation said talks with the flight‑attendant union, representing over 1,000 workers, have stalled after reaching an impasse, with no new details on a resolution.
Ontario GM Workers Ratify New Contracts
More than 4,600 Ontario GM autoworkers voted on August 29‑30, 2026, to ratify tentative contracts negotiated by Unifor, formalizing the agreements reached on August 22.
Unifor and GM Reach Tentative Deal for Ontario Workers
Unifor and General Motors have reached a tentative agreement to improve wages and benefits for thousands of Ontario auto workers, pending union ratification. The deal marks a positive step in ongoing labour negotiations for the province's automotive sector.
Potential Strike Threatens Operations at Montreal's Jean-Drapeau Park
A possible strike by the 230 municipal workers who maintain Jean-Drapeau Park could disrupt services during the busy summer season, prompting city officials to monitor negotiations closely.
