In this episode: Unifor’s notice to bargain with Amazon in B.C., Air Canada’s management cuts, the Alberta Public Service ending its hybrid work policy, latest challenges facing Canada’s auto industry and other topics.

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1. In British Columbia, Unifor Local 114 has filed a formal notice to bargain with Amazon for employees at the Delta YVR2 fulfillment centre | Unifor serves Amazon notice to bargain | Unifor
2. Air Canada has announced it would eliminate approximately 400 non-unionized management positions, amounting to roughly 1 % of its total workforce | Air Canada cuts 400 management jobs in ‘difficult decision’ amid strike fallout
3. The Alberta Public Service has announced it will end its Interim Hybrid Work Policy | Alberta Public Service update: Interim Hybrid Work Policy | alberta.ca
4. Canada is challenged to maintain its manufacturing base while meeting ambitious climate and electrification goals | Business leaders urge Canada to rethink strategy as U.S. auto incentives expand – CTVNews
5. Sandwich generation, or employees aged 40 and older are experiencing a significant decline in overall well-being | ‘Sandwich generation’ workers reporting sharp drop in overall well-being: survey | Benefits Canada.com
6. Firing someone is never easy, but doing it with compassion can make a significant difference | The Most Common Alternative Words for Firing Someone [Study]

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In this episode: provincial employment updates, Gen Z’s AI chatbot habits, Canada’s pension system ranking, military recruitment struggles, and other topics.

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1. New Brunswick has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Indonesia to streamline the recruitment of trained nurses and personal support workers | Memorandum of understanding signed with Indonesia to recruit health-care professionals
2. Nova Scotia’s introduced new obligations for provincially regulated employers to address physical and psychological harassment | New Workplace Harassment Regulations Effective September 1 | Government of Nova Scotia News Releases
3. The Royal Canadian Navy continues to face major recruitment challenges | Canada Navy still struggling to fill recruitment gaps
4. Canadian CEOs are betting big on artificial intelligence as the key to driving productivity and resilience | Canadian CEOs focus on boosting productivity through AI - KPMG Canada
5. Gen Z employees are redefining how they interact with AI at work | Majority of Gen Z Workers Use ChatGPT to Slack off at Work - Resume.org
6. Canada’s retirement income system ranked 24th out of 52 countries in the 2025 Global Pension Index | Mercer CFA Institute Global Pension Index 2025 | RPC

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In this episode: union negotiations, Amazon hiring for the holiday season, older workers consider botox and plastic surgery to combat ageism, job seekers in Canad accept roles below their qualifications in this tough labour market, and other topics.

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1. In September, Canada’s labour market showed signs of resilience as employment rose by about 60,000 jobs | September Labour Force Survey: Avoiding the Worst - Indeed Hiring Lab Canada
2. After more than two weeks of a nationwide strike, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers switched to rotating strikes, small businesses are not happy | Canada Post: How rotating strikes could help small business; Mail delivery to resume as Canada Post union moving to rotating strikes Saturday
3. As the BC Liquor and Cannabis strike enters its 6th week, tensions continue to rise across British Columbia. Restaurants Canada has issued a statement expressing deep concern over the prolonged disruption | Restaurants Canada statement on BC Liquor strike entering sixth week - Restaurants Canada MEDIA RELEASE: All remaining BC Liquor & Cannabis Stores, all Service BC workers, and Ministry of Labour join the picket lines - BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU)
4. The Manitoba government has announced more than $600,000 in new funding to support training and wellness initiatives for Child and Family Services workers | Province of Manitoba | News Releases | Manitoba Government Invests in Training for Child and Family Service Workers
5. A new report reveals that Canadian freelancers’ average hourly rates have jumped 45% over four years, now at roughly $56 per hour | Canadian Freelancers' Hourly Rates Up 45% in Four Years as 93% Embrace AI
6. Robert Half report shows that specialized skills and certifications are becoming major levers for higher pay | Specialized skills drive higher compensation: 54% of managers are most willing to increase salaries for candidates with specialized skills or certifications - Sep 29, 2025
7. Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping how organizations recruit, becoming almost a “hiring gate” rather than just a tool. Companies require justification that a role can’t be automated before they’ll approve it | How AI is changing recruitment decisions | HRD Canada

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