Our latest Photo of the Week: Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris, French teachers and union activists, were arbitrarily detained in Iran for 4 years. After intense campaigning by their union and Education International, they were released and arrived back in Paris on 8 April 2026. (Photo: CSEE-ETUCE)

Additional workers join Nova Scotia long-term care strike, with more on the way HALIFAX — Workers at another Nova Scotia long-term care home have joined a strike, bringing the number of homes facing labour action to at least 25. Essential services are being maintained, but most p...

CANADA: Additional workers join Nova Scotia long-term care strike, with more on the way halifax.citynews.ca/2026/04/16/a...

We are pleased to announce the Outstanding Performance – Videogame Voice nominees for the 24th #ACTRAAwards in Toronto, proudly presented by AFBS. Congratulations to the nominees!

Meet all the nominees: actratoronto.com/news-release...

New labour law in Bangladesh a game changer for worker rights Revised Bangladesh labour law major step forward for worker rights

New labour law in Bangladesh a game changer for worker rights [UNI Global Union] uniglobalunion.org/news/new-lab...

CUPE urges senators to protect workers from AI Artificial intelligence is spreading fast without any rules governing this powerful new technology. Workers need strong laws that protect their jobs and human rights. CUPE has shared that call with me...

CANADA: CUPE urges senators to protect workers from AI cupe.ca/cupe-urges-s...

Mexico probes allegation Sinaloa faction threatened workers at Canadian-owned gold mine before union vote Mexico’s security cabinet is reviewing allegations a prominent organized crime group was involved in strong-arming workers at a Canadian-owned gold mine so they would vote for its management’s preferr...

MEXICO / CANADA: Allegation Sinaloa faction threatened workers at Canadian-owned gold mine before union vote ca.news.yahoo.com/mexico-probe...

N.S. long-term care workers reject government offer, sparking province-wide strike Long-term care workers in Nova Scotia are walking the picket lines across the province over a strike they believe is framed around one basic message: earning a liveable wage.

CANADA: N.S. long-term care workers reject government offer, sparking province-wide strike www.ctvnews.ca/health/artic...

Today is Equal Pay Day in Ontario.

Care workers keep everything running, yet most are women and are still paid less than they deserve.

If we rely on care work to hold up our economy, it’s time to start investing in it like it matters.

Take action: childcarenow.ca/keep-the-chi...

Cuba is facing a deepening humanitarian crisis due to fuel shortages and sanctions—impacting food, healthcare, and essential services.

Workers are feeling it too, including in air transportation with cancelled flights.

Canada must act. Sign the petition:
petition.web.net/CanadaActNow...

Labour advocates call for unionization of incarcerated workers | News Federal inmates in Canada are not legally considered employees and are often coerced into working in dangerous conditions for little pay. An ex-inmate is fighting for prisoners’ right to unionize, which would allow them to collectively bargain for better conditions.

#BrockU Assistant Professor of @brocklabour.bsky.social Jordan House recently spoke to The Link about prison labour. #CanLab #CdnPoli

thelinknewspaper.ca/article/labo...

Avi Lewis’s Victory Is A Chance For Labour To Revitalize Workers supportive of the NDP’s new direction should think seriously about how their unions are orienting themselves politically

Does Avi Lewis’ @ndp.ca leadership win offer an opportunity for labour to revitalize? Adam King weighs in.

www.readthemaple.com/avi-lewis-vi...

#canlab #cdnpoli

Cumberland library workers vote unanimously to unionize | CBC News Employees at Cumberland Public Libraries have voted unanimously in favour of unionizing.

Library workers vote unanimously to join NSUPE and join the larger fight against cuts in Nova Scotia @labourstartcane.bsky.social @novascotiandp.bsky.social #NSLabour #NovaScotia

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Steps for Life: Walking toward safer workplaces in Kelowna - Kelowna News The second annual Steps for Life walk returns to Kelowna next month, bringing the community together to support families affected by workplace deaths, injuries and occupational disease, while raising

Steps for Life: Walking toward safer workplaces in Kelowna #Kelowna

Early retirement rush in Canada sparks fight over pension surplus and job security Unions warn Canada’s early retirement push shifts risk onto workers’ pensions

CANADA: Early retirement rush in Canada sparks fight over pension surplus and job security www.benefitsandpensionsmonitor.com/news/industr...

LabourStart: Where trade unionists start their day on the net. LabourStart is the news and campaigning website of the international trade union movement.

Mondays are when a new Photo of the Week appears on LabourStart.org.

This week’s is from the Philippines where the Kilusang Mayo Uno (KMU) is actively campaigning for a ₱1,200 national minimum wage to address the rising cost of living and stagnant wages. (Photo: KMU)

NUPGE delegation delivers message of solidarity to the people Cuba at tri-national labour summit - NUPGE A NUPGE delegation attending the tri-national trade union gathering in Mexico City met with Cuba’s Ambassador to Mexico, Johana Tablada...

CUBA / CANADA: NUPGE delegation delivers message of solidarity to the people Cuba at tri-national labour summit nupge.ca/2026/nupge-d...

We are pleased to share that a tentative Terms of Settlement have been reached for a new ACTRA-Ubisoft Video Game Agreement covering a three-year term of January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2028, pending ratification. The ACTRA National Executive has unanimously endorsed this tentative agreement.⁠

Protecting platform workers | Our submission to the Ministry of Labour BC Policy Solutions submission to the Ministry of Labour 2025/26 Review of Standards and Protections for Online Platform Workers

BC establishing platform workers as employees under various legislation is important and recognizes their claims to equitable treatment .

The regulations, however, have entrenched racialized workers as second-class versus other BC employees says Véronique Sioufi.

Letter to PM Carney RE: VIA Rail Fleet Procurement The Right Honourable Mark CarneyPrime Minister of CanadaOffice of the Prime Minister80 Wellington StreetOttawa, ON K1A 0A2RE: Canada’s Long Distance, Regional and Remote VIA Rail Fleet ProcurementDear...

#Canada must use public procurement to support Canadian jobs. @Lanampayne calls on the federal government to ensure VIA Rail fleet investments create jobs and build capacity here at home — not offshore. www.unifor.org/news/all-new... #cdnpoli #canlab

Stephen didn’t just challenge injustice - he compelled others to act. For so many in our movement, he set the standard for what solidarity looks like in practice. His example will continue to guide and inspire us on the road ahead.

CRA cuts risk billions in lost revenue - PIPSC | IPFPC Ottawa, March 31, 2026 — Workforce cuts at the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will weaken the government’s ability to enforce tax laws and recover billions in

Workforce cuts at the Canada Revenue Agency will weaken the government’s ability to enforce tax laws and recover billions in lost revenue.

Read our press release: pipsc.ca/cra-cuts-ris...

#ItTakesExperts #CdnPoli #TaxFairness

Westray Bill (Bill C-45) - Overview What was the Westray Bill (Bill C-45)? The Westray Bill or Bill C-45 was federal legislation that amended the Canadian Criminal Code and became law on March 31, 2004.

31-03-2004 CANADA: Bill C-45 comes into force, amending the Criminal Code to impose penalties on corporations and managers for violations causing workplace injuries or death. It is named the Westray Bill after the 1992 mine disaster. [more] www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/l...

Union Members View Migration More Positively Than Other Workers The labour movement can be the base for a more just and humane Canadian immigration system

CANADA: Union Members View Migration More Positively Than Other Workers www.readthemaple.com/union-member...

Trans Day of Visibility is a reminder that workers are strongest when we stand together.

We celebrate trans and gender-diverse workers, and recommit to fighting for workplaces where everyone is safe and respected.

Full statement: canadianlabour.ca?p=20848

Union Pressures Thomson Reuters to Rethink Selling Tools to ICE | The Tyee BCGEU owns shares in the Canadian media firm that contracts with the US deportations agency.

As the expiry date nears for two of Thomson Reuters’ contracts with the United States Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement, one B.C. union is sounding the alarm over human rights concerns.

@isaacphannay.bsky.social reports. #uspoli #bclab

Avi Lewis is the new leader of the federal New Democratic Party. More tomorrow for @thetyee.ca

They won decisively with 39,734 out of 70,930 valid votes (4 spoilt ballots)

#NDP #CanPoli

The results are in! Congratulations to Avi Lewis the new leader of
Canada’s NDP 🧡 I look forward to working with you. Much more to say and post in my convention recap! I am so excited for the next chapter of this incredible movement. @avilewis.ca

#NDP #Leadership #AviLewis #canpoli #cdnpoli

The unions that endorsed Rob Ashton for #NDP leader collectively represent 659,200 members. Ashton received 4,193 votes. That means fewer than 0.7% of members from endorsing unions joined the party and voted for him.

#cdnpoli #canlab

A tentative agreement has been reached with both hotels and will be voted on by Unifor members this week.

SEIU Local 2 welcomes nearly 50 cleaners unionizing at the RBC convention centre

Cleaners at the RBC Convention Centre are forming a Union for the first time! Welcome! 🟪🧹🟨

We also welcome @avilewis.ca, @heathermcpherson.bsky.social, @rob-for-ndp-leader.bsky.social, @votetanille.bsky.social, @tonymcquailndp.bsky.social and all the @ndp.ca delegates to Convention in Winnipeg! 👋🏽