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Strike at Fred Meyer lasts into the night and delays store opening

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Strike at Fred Meyer lasts into the night and delays store opening

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Thursday is the second day of the strike at Fred Meyer. Some pickets even stayed overnight, causing some Fred Meyer stores to open two hours later. The workers claim that the deals are in breach of the Labour Relations Act during collective bargaining. RELATED | Fred Meyer employees walk out of […]

Yukon union condemns use of temporary workers, hospital group considers use necessary at present

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Yukon union condemns use of temporary workers, hospital group considers use necessary at present

The Yukon Employees’ Union criticizes the use of temporary workers to staff health facilities at the Yukon Hospital Corporation. The union represents around 400 employees of the hospital group. Union President Justin Lemphers said data from a freedom of information request showed that at least $20 million had been spent on temporary workers by the […]