Industry News
LatestChocolate prices remain elevated this Easter due to cocoa price spikes
By The Canadian Press Published: April 18, 2025 at 7:07AM EDT This Easter, soaring cocoa prices will continue to have an effect on the price of chocolate, experts say — and consumers will likely be looking for deals to fill...
Local News
Community news coverage in jeopardy after Glacier Media announces news outlet closures in Metro Vancouver area
MARCH 4, 2025 VANCOUVER— Unifor is deeply concerned about the announcement of Glacier Media’s digital community newspaper closures affecting the jobs of Unifor members at Local 2000, in the communities of Burnaby, New...
Gaming
LatestEdmonton video game workers vote to unionize
Ireland-based Keywords Studios has accepted vote result Stephen Cook · CBC News · Posted: Jun 06, 2022 2:17 PM MT | Last Updated: June 6 In an industry first for Canada, 16 video game development workers in Edmonton have voted...
News deprivation – Canadian communities starving for local news
Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives study released March 20: Summary The last 16 years have not been kind to local news outlets in Canada. This report creates a new dataset which tracks the 2,900 local news outlets in Canada...
Journalism
LatestCommittee to Protect Journalists issues U.S. travel advisory
April 17, 2025 A stated policy goal of the Trump administration is to significantly change U.S. travel and immigration policies. Foreign nationals whose countries do not meet U.S. vetting standards may be barred entry....
Jobs
LatestMitchell Press is looking for a Prepress Operator
February 2025 NEW POSTING: Prepress Operator Our customers, our team, and the industry have always believed in MITCHELL. Our 97-year legacy proves we not only adapt to the market but have always provided direction for it. Our...
Organizing News
LatestUnifor welcomes re-election of B.C.’s worker-friendly NDP
OCTOBER 28, 2024 VANCOUVER — Unifor congratulates Premier David Eby and the B.C. NDP caucus on their re-election, praising their commitment to advancing workers’ rights, strengthening public services, and building a more...
Other News
LatestB.C. to put a limit on sick notes
Press release from Ministry of Labour, April 15, 2025 Changes to the Employment Standards Act will leave health-care providers with more time to spend with patients by eliminating the need for workers to get sick notes for...
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