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7 storiesnewest firstlatest August 15, 2026
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.
Unifor will host ratification meetings in Toronto from July 17 to 19, 2026, to seek approval from its roughly 5,000 Ford workers for a tentative contract reached with Ford Motor Co. The outcome will determine whether the agreement moves forward.
Unifor will hold ratification meetings in Toronto from July 17‑19, 2026, to seek approval from its roughly 5,000 Canadian Ford members for a tentative contract reached with Ford Motor Co. over the weekend.
Ford and Unifor have reached a tentative three‑year labour contract covering about 5,000 workers at six Canadian plants, replacing the previous agreement and pending formal ratification.
The REM consortium, classified as a public service under Quebec’s Labour Code, is not legally required to maintain essential services during a strike, meaning a labor dispute could halt the rapid‑transit network.
Nine major Quebec labour groups have lodged a complaint with the ILO's Committee on Freedom of Association, challenging a new provincial law introduced by Minister Jean Boulet that they say restricts union activity.
CSN-affiliated paramedic unions will stop overtime work in certain Quebec regions starting June 23, 2026, to pressure authorities and employers into addressing their concerns.
