City of Sheridan, Firefighters Confirm Collective Bargaining Rules

The City of Sheridan has approved the rules and procedures for the upcoming 2025 collective bargaining session with the International Association of Fire Fighters Local #276, scheduled for April. The Council affirmed that the established rules from the previous year will be used again and formed a Firefighter Negotiations Committee to oversee the discussions. Meanwhile, unions in Canada are expressing strong opposition to Bill 89, which would allow the government to intervene in labor disputes, arguing it infringes upon the right to strike and undermines the balance of power between employees and employers. Unions believe existing tools in the Labour Code are sufficient for dispute resolution and are calling for the bill's withdrawal. In the U.S., a union member shared personal experiences of striking, emphasizing the financial hardships workers face during strikes and advocating for unemployment benefits for striking workers to help level the playing field against employers. This discussion highlights ongoing labor challenges and the need for supportive measures for workers engaged in strikes.