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31 storiesnewest firstlatest September 8, 2026page 2 of 2
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 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.
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 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.
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.
