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Union decries 'jaw-dropping' increase in violence against Winnipeg School Division staff [CBC] 18-10-2026

VIDEO Union leader does not rule out another general strike over rising cost of living [Reuters] 18-10-2026

CGIL Announces a General Strike for November 20 [Italien] 18-10-2026

Nurse Strikes Have Nearly Quadrupled Since 2017. Here's Why It Keeps Growing [Nurse.org] 18-10-2026

Fuel workers’ strike ends with layoff decisions reversed [The Mail] 18-10-2026

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FISE SG stands in solidarity with the high school and university students of France 2026-10-19 [WFTU]

California state workers' union to hold one-day strike on October 21 2026-10-19 [CBS News Sacramento]

Paid placement policy will help build nursing workforce 2026-10-19 [NZNO]

Paid placement policy will help build nursing workforce 2026-10-19 [NZNO]

Alberta UNA shocked and saddened by tragedy at CFB Wainwright 2026-10-18 [UNA]

Alberta Statement on the fire at CFB Wainwright 2026-10-18 [NUPGE]

Cosatu pushes two-pot retirement reform, tax relief and higher wages for workers 2026-10-18 [SW]

Workers Rally in Turin Over Low Wages and High Prices 2026-10-18 [countercurrents.]

Sri Lanka: organizing despite union busting 2026-10-18 [IndustriAll]

A long-delayed moment of truth for North Sea oil and Labour’s climate credentials 2026-10-18 [LabourList]

NO AMAZON! Stop the $101.5 million Amazon tax break 2026-10-18 [Action Network]

Trade unions demand better healthcare working conditions at Dialogue+ conference in Madrid 2026-10-18 [CESI]

  JOB   Director of Campaigns 2026-10-18 [NZNO Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa]

  JOB   National Industrial Organiser 2026-10-18 [AMEA]

Study highlights European edge over US 2026-10-18 [Eurocadres]

Over 1,000 Singapore Pools employees to benefit from NTUC LearningHub’s AI training programmes 2026-10-18 [NTUC]

From 1972 to today: How NTUC helped shape Singapore's wages through the National Wages Council 2026-10-18 [NTUC]

Winter Conditions at Finland Airports 2026-10-18 [IFALPA]

Trade unions bring workers’ Just Transition demands to Pre-COP31 2026-10-18 [ITUC]

A moderator’s death exposes an industry-wide crisis 2026-10-18 [UNI]

Alberta Workers unionized 4 workplaces in Sep 2026 2026-10-18 [Alberta Worker]

Alberta Edmonton care home proposes wage freezes 2026-10-18 [Alberta Worker]

Alberta Edmonton care workers move to mediation 2026-10-18 [Alberta Worker]

Workers mobilize against Bill C-39 across Canada 2026-10-18 [rabble]

British Columbia The workers want to negotiate, but the bosses want to play golf 2026-10-18 [The North Star]

Workers Protest for Fair Wages, End-of-Year Bonuses 2026-10-18 [Venezuelanalysis]

New York AutoZone workers won a union. Then the company fired them. 2026-10-18 [TRNN]

New York StoryCorps workers picket fundraising gala amid contract dispute 2026-10-18 [The Chief]

Protesters call for London robotaxi trials to stop 2026-10-18 [BBC]

Nurses look to health ministers for action on seniors’ care at policy briefing 2026-10-18 [CFNU]

Sign the CCU Online Petition to Protect Workers and the Right to Strike 2026-10-18 [CCU]

CTF/FCE concerned National AI Literacy Initiative puts adoption before safety 2026-10-18 [CTF]

Newfoundland and Labrador FFAW-Unifor Welcomes Renewal of Atlantic Fisheries Fund 2026-10-18 [FFAW-Unifor]

Ottawa must strengthen, not weaken, protections for species at risk 2026-10-18 [PIPSC]

NUPGE welcomes health funding extension, urges stable long-term commitment 2026-10-18 [NUPGE]

‘Safe Homes for All’ theme for 2026 International Day for the Eradication of Poverty 2026-10-18 [NUPGE]

Ontario Ontario Nurses’ Association Demands Answers from the Ford Government as St. Joseph’s Health Care London Cuts Dozens of Registered Nurses 2026-10-18 [ONA]

Ontario OPSEU/SEFPO members kick off weekend of honing communications skills 2026-10-18 [OPSEU]

Quebec Institut Ashukan leads UFCW workshop on Indigenous justice and reconciliation in Quebec 2026-10-18 [UFCW Canada]

British Columbia Squamish Welcome Centre provides crucial support to seniors as UFCW Canada Equity Grant recipients 2026-10-18 [UFCW Canada]

Industry, labour and government representatives tackle key agrifood challenges at 2026 Decent Work Forum 2026-10-18 [UFCW Canada]

Alberta Show your Canadian pride at rallies on October 17 and 18 2026-10-18 [UNA]

  JOB   Associate Director – IT Services 2026-10-18 [BCGEU]

50 Years of the Tom Pate Award: Honouring the Players Who Make a Difference 2026-10-18 [CFLPA]

Manitoba Violence toward Winnipeg School Division support staff worsening 2026-10-18 [MGEU]

Stand up for Canadian cultural sovereignty 2026-10-18 [WGC]

Health workers’ strike disrupts hospital services in Katsina 2026-10-18 [The Times]

Workplace pregnancy bias drives legal pressure on employers and regulators 2026-10-18 [Traders Union]

The case for labour law measurement 2026-10-18 [The News on Sunday]

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