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Business & InnovationSunday 7 June 2026

In a groundbreaking moment for workers' rights in Canada, warehouse employees at Walmart have signed their first-ever collective agreement with the retail giant—a victory union leaders are calling historic and the beginning of a broader push to unionize major employers across the country.

The deal represents a significant shift in Canada's labour landscape, where large retailers have historically resisted unionization efforts. Union representatives view this agreement as a crucial stepping stone, signalling to workers at other major corporations that collective bargaining is achievable and worth pursuing. Read the full story →

Today's takeaway: When workers unite, even the world's largest retailers listen—and that conversation is just getting started.

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