Negotiators for the City of Calgary have improved their offer to 10.5% over three years in response to an overwhelming strike vote by the union representing 5,600 city workers. However, the union says the city has failed to address other critical issues, such as work from home. Discussions are ongoing, and a meeting with a provincial mediator is scheduled for June 5.
The City of West Kelowna, British Columbia, has finalized a four-year collective agreement with its unionized workers represented by the Association of Local Government Employees Union (ALGEU). The contract provides for significant wage increases of 16.5% over the duration of the agreement, impacting 195 employees.
Molson Coors employees in Texas have been on strike for over two months, protesting an insufficient wage increase of 99 cents per hour. Despite the company’s profitability, they have refused to negotiate a fair contract, leading to a nationwide boycott of their products. The workers are united and determined to fight for better wages, healthcare, and respect.
