AMERICAS

[Canada] Proposed labour law changes to ban replacement workers during strikes [Canada] Proposed labour law changes to ban replacement workers during strikes

The Bill, If passed, would prohibit federally regulated employers from using replacement workers during lawful strikes and lockouts.
28 Nov 2023

[Canada] Legislative changes for B.C.’s app-based gig workers [Canada] Legislative changes for B.C.’s app-based gig workers

Amendments will be made to the Employment Standards Act (ESA) and the Workers Compensation Act (WCA) to define online platform...
27 Nov 2023

[US] 200+ Starbucks stores hit by Red Cup Rebellion strikes [US] 200+ Starbucks stores hit by Red Cup Rebellion strikes

Red Cup Day sees baristas preparing significantly more speciality drinks than usual and handing out free plastic red cups and...
26 Nov 2023

[US] ‘Party culture’, sexual harassment and mismanagement at FDIC [US] ‘Party culture’, sexual harassment and mismanagement at FDIC

A Wall Street Journal report cast a spotlight on the agency’s so-called ‘party culture’ and provoked a wave of criticism. 
23 Nov 2023

[US] Apple will pay $25m to resolve hiring discrimination allegations [US] Apple will pay $25m to resolve hiring discrimination allegations

These procedures included the tech giant failing to advertise positions on its external job website and requiring all applicants to...
17 Nov 2023

[US] Tentative SAG-AFTRA deal to end ongoing strike [US] Tentative SAG-AFTRA deal to end ongoing strike

Further details of the agreement will be released on November 10 once the deal goes to the SAG-AFTRA National Board...
09 Nov 2023

[Canada] Pay deal reached to end strike that shut down major shipping artery [Canada] Pay deal reached to end strike that shut down major shipping artery

Seaway Management announced that ships would start moving again when employees returned to work at 7 a.m. October 30.
31 Oct 2023