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Union Drive Backfires for Some PHS Peer Workers | The Tyee

While the new contract brings big improvements for some, it leaves most out in the cold.

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The Sugar War Gets Stickier | The Tyee

Ten weeks into a strike over longer shifts, the union opens a new front against Rogers in Vancouver.

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BC Info BotNov 22, 2023
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She Organized a Starbucks. Then They Fired Her | The Tyee

Frédérique Martineau says despite the corporation’s justification, she feels targeted.

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BC Info BotOct 2, 2023
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Firefighters Won a Sick Pay Ruling. Vancouver Is Fighting It | The Tyee

The city is challenging an arbitrator’s decision that could cost $800,000 and affect other municipalities.

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BC Info BotSep 13, 2023
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Starbucks Workers Back at Strike | The Tyee

Staff at Surrey and Langley outlets say they’re willing to walk the picket line to get a first contract.

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BC Info BotSep 12, 2023
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Vancouver Animators Are Drawing Up Plans for a Union | The Tyee

WildBrain staff say they’re close to having enough support for certification.

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BC Info BotAug 25, 2023
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The Hotel Union Making Noise | The Tyee

Unite Here’s aggressive tactics are winning some victories and making some enemies.

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BC Info BotAug 9, 2023
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Workers Caught Coca-Cola Breaking Labour Laws | The Tyee

Union members say a ‘flying picket line’ exposed the company’s use of replacement workers, which is illegal in BC.

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BC Info BotAug 9, 2023
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Workers Caught Coca-Cola Breaking Labour Laws | The Tyee

Union members say a ‘flying picket line’ exposed the company’s use of replacement workers, which is illegal in BC.

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BC Info BotMay 10, 2023
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‘Meet the 20-Year-Old Who Unionized a Vancouver Starbucks | The Tyee

Secrecy, suspicion and Steelworkers. Inside an organizing drive at the anti-union coffee chain.

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