Tag: Labour
Western University bracing for job action as strike deadline looms
No talks are scheduled as a strike deadline for about 330 caretakers, landscaping staff and trades workers at Western University looms. If an agreement is not reached, and the workers go on strike or are locked out by the university, thousands of students and their families will have to navigate picket lines when they begin […]
London lands three new industries, more than 200 jobs: ‘Delighted’
More than 200 industrial jobs will land in London as three manufacturers buy land here with plans to build new plants, the head of the city’s economic development agency says.
It’s a fresh start for the Bears at the Bayshore as camp opens
There’s new and then there is brand-spanking-new, and for most of those at the Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre on Monday, it was the latter. Three new coaches, two new imports (one currently in Owen Sound and the other dealing with paperwork), and a boatload of rookies trying to make the team were in town […]
‘Precarious’ gigwork grows as portion of London job offerings, alarming expert
The number of so-called gig economy jobs in London is on the rise, accounting for almost one in five new job postings, figures compiled by an area workforce development agency show.
Concerns as 7-Eleven near Western University set to begin selling booze
Safety concerns are resurfacing over the sale of alcohol at a 7-Eleven location near Western Universityâs campus, as the store prepares to start selling alcoholic beverages on Sept. 5. The move comes after the province announced earlier this summer eligible convenience stores would soon be able to sell beer, cider, wine and ready-to-drink alcoholic beverages. […]
Attack hope to turn the page with the start of training camp Monday
“Who the (redacted) is Bruce McDonald?” The language used by Owen Sound Attack GM Dale DeGray in his earliest scouting report of the team’s newest player isn’t fit to be published in a newspaper, but even after redacting the offending word — which starts with an ‘F’ — his message of shock is thoroughly conveyed. […]
Despite parental pushback, school year will begin again with PD day
More than 100,000 students in the London area will return to school a day later than in the past, a trend that started during the pandemic.
Picket lines may greet Western University students on move-in day
Western University students may have to navigate picket lines when they move into residences at month’s end as contract negotiations between the school and the union representing cleaners, landscaping staff and tradespeople are at a standstill. The union representing about 330 caretakers, landscape services and trades workers was unable unable to reach an agreement last […]
Both national railways are approaching legal strike positions
“The simultaneous expiry of operating crews’ contracts at both Canadian Pacific and Canadian National railways presents an unprecedented challenge to our industry,” warned APAS president Ian Boxall
King’s University College faculty mull possible strike amid contract talks
Just weeks before classes resume, Kingâs University College faculty have voted overwhelmingly in favour of striking if necessary after testy negotiations that began in April.