In the midst of ongoing bargaining, and without any consultation with unions, the federal government announced its intention to require all federal public service workers to be in office four days a week beginning July 6, 2026, while executives will have to be on-site five days a week starting May 4, 2026.

Black History Month is a time to recognize the history, resilience, and contributions of Black communities, while also confronting the realities of racism that continue to shape lives and workplaces today. On the Prairies, Black history is complex, rooted in migration, survival, resistance, and a long struggle for dignity and fairness within systems that have too often excluded Black voices.