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Rapid spread of Omicron showing 'tale of two pandemics: rich and poor.'

Omicron staffing crisis worsens across Canada, shutting down LifeLabs locations in BC, burning out Ontario health care workers, halting admissions to long term care homes in Nova Scotia, to name a few. However, labour unions have applauded Quebec's move to offer temporary financial incentives for healthcare workers working overtime.

The food industry is asking for increased access to temporary foreign workers to address staffing shortages. However, Ontario has introduced a temporary ban on migrant workers to curb farmworker outbreaks. Migrant Workers Alliance says a ban isnt the answer and that all migrant workers need permanent status and paid sick days.

Teachers and parents across Canada experience anxiety over confusing back-to-school plans. In Manitoba, high school students have planned a walkout on Monday to demand a return to remote learning.

Pandemic exposes gaps in Canadian sick leave policies, labour lawyer explains on CBC Radio.

Peel Public Health says it doesn’t have resources to investigate workplace COVID-19 outbreaks as workers are sounding the alarm.

How has the pandemic affected male workers? More of them are working, but they're not getting full-time hours.

Nova Scotia minimum wage rises 40 cents to $13.35, may hit $15 in 2024.

Environmental regulations that would ban semi-trucks older than 10 years from the Port of Vancouver should be delayed to avoid supply chain issues as many workers cannot afford new trucks, union argues.

TTC fires 300 workers for failing to meet vax requirements, union calls it 'wrong and unjust.'

Ash Grove Cement workers and Unifor members in Jolliette, Quebec have been locked out for seven months.

Alberta's Concordia University Faculty Assocation walked off the job on January 4 for higher wages.

Canadian Automobile Association workers and Teamsters members from five Ontario stores have been on strike for higher wages since October 29.

160 workers and PSAC members at the Office of the Auditor General of Canada have been on strike since Nov 26 for pay equity.

Manitoba Rolling River School Division custodians and cleaners and CUPE members remain on strike for better wages.

Napanee shelter workers and Unifor members remain on strike to address staffing levels and low wages.

Hotel workers represented by Unite Here Local 40 are accepting relief fund donations as they remain locked out of Hilton Metrotown and Pacific Gateway hotel chains.

BC Strathcona Gardens Recreation Complex workers and USW members are on strike for higher wages.

Quebec Unifor members at industrial manufacturer Prelco are on strike demanding wage increases.

BC IG Machines and Fibres Workers and IAM Local 692 members have been locked out since July 12, 2021.

Alberta CESSCO workers and members of Boilermakers Local 146 have been locked out for over a year.

BC construction workers with IBEW 213 have been on strike for two years fighting union-buster Ledcor.