**Why is the government interfering in Canada Post negotiations?**
Last week, the federal government backed Canada Post's CEO by imposing a vote on a rejected contract offer, after 18 months of stalled negotiations. Postal workers have been on an overtime strike since May 23 in response. This situation raises questions about government involvement in labor disputes.
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WATCH LIVE: UAW president Shawn Fain updates members on negotiations with auto companies
Fain said "Pony up" to the Big 3 US automobile manufactures: General Motors, Ford Motor Company, and Chrysler (now Stellantis North America)
https://www.youtube.com/live/dRJ4Hz0s_TA?feature=shared
***I do not endorse PBS News Hour. They are the only media source broadcasting Fain live. PBS was the US broadcast that interviewed an Azov Battalion solider with Stepan Bandera in the background .
Powell's union going on a 1-day strike Monday Sept 4.
https://www.instagram.com/p/Cvz7rSDL-Sb/?img_index=1
again, the strike fund is here: https://www.ilwulocal5.com/support
Powells employees vote to authorize a strike, 92% approval rating.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CvdDEOiv1p5/?img_index=1
you can find the strike fund here: https://www.ilwulocal5.com/support
275 likes, 6 comments - ilwulocal5 on August 2, 2023: "The results are in: with 92% approval, the workers at Powell’s Books have voted to authorize a ..."
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