Avenue Living accused of unionbusting
Their maintenance workers in Bonnyville unionized over 3 years ago, and they still do not have a collective agreement.
Northern Lakes College workers get 12% raise
Unfortunately, they had experienced a real wage cut of nearly 19% over their last two collective agreements, so it falls short of helping them keep up with inflation.
Dairy workers in Blackfalds vote 100% to unionize
The dozen or so workers filed for union certification less than a month ago and are employed with WD Processing.
Medicine Hat College workers approve 12% raise
The new collective agreement also includes market adjustments and improvements to shift differential and health benefits.
ALRB certified 9 unionized workplaces in April 2026
The certificates include baristas, concrete quality control technicians, and workers employed in long-term care, education support, and rail maintenance.
Canada’s democracy index increases under Carney
This is the first improvement since 2020.
Lloydminster housing workers get new contract
It includes raises ranging from 6.23% to 11.73% for starting wages.
Alberta steelmaker accused of unionbusting
Local 5220 of the United Steelworkers is accusing AltaSteel of avoiding meeting with the workers’ bargaining committee to negotiate a new collective agreement.
Bow Valley College workers to vote on 12% raise
They had originally asked for a 26% raise, given that they had seen a drop in real wages of 22% during their last two collective agreements.
Care home provider offers 1% annual raise to workers
Real wages for these workers are nearly 20% lower than they were back in 2017.
Work camp company accused of unionbusting
Ontario-based Horizon Camp & Catering has been accused of terminating the employment of workers in connection with a recent unionization drive.
Okotoks care workers file to unionize
If successful, it will affect almost 150 care workers employed by The Brenda Strafford Foundation.
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