"Massive Strikes Sweep Canada's Public Sector Amid Pay Dispute and Cold Season Concerns"

Over 155,000 Canadian federal workers, represented by the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC), have gone on strike to demand higher pay and clarity on work from home provisions, among other issues. The strike is one of the largest in Canada's history and is expected to cause disruptions in services such as passport applications and tax returns. The Canadian government claims to have a fair and competitive offer on the table, but the PSAC says it has exhausted every other avenue to reach a fair contract. Negotiations are ongoing, but picket lines have already appeared around the country.