IKEA Strike in Montreal: Workers Reject Insufficient Wage Increase
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 1:21 pm more...
At Montreal’s major IKEA store, employees have taken industrial action after union leadership rejected a modest five per cent wage increase offer spanning four years. The union maintained the raise fell short of matching inflation, intensifying labour-management tensions and sparking a direct protest against what workers deem an unacceptable effort at fair compensation.
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Australian Labor Party clinches federal election victory
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 12:20 pm more...
In a politically charged showdown, the Australian Labor Party secured a second term in office, resulting in significant losses for the opposition—including the defeat of Peter Dutton. The victory, marked by spirited speeches and political one-upmanship, sets the stage for another tumultuous chapter Down Under.
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Niobec Mine Strike Erupts Among Unionized Workers in Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean
Thursday, May 1, 2025, 10:21 am more...
Approximately 300 unionized employees at the Niobec mine have launched a strike that is stoking tensions in one of Canada’s few niobium production hubs. The labor action highlights a deepening rift between workers and management, leaving industry insiders to wonder if this standoff will fundamentally disrupt production.
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