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flag Alberta forces 9,000 union workers back to full-time offices in Feb 2026, ending hybrid work, sparking union protests.

flag Alberta’s 9,000 unionized provincial workers are returning to full-time in-office work starting February 2026, ending a hybrid policy that allowed remote work two days a week. flag The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees is protesting with a symbolic "brown bag" demonstration, placing lunch bags labeled “Hybrid work tastes better” on desks. flag Union leaders say the government’s October decision, made without prior notice during contract talks, broke promises and ignored concerns over office space, mental health, and transparency. flag Over 725 workers have filed grievances over denied hybrid requests. flag The government says the shift improves collaboration, accountability, and service delivery, noting nearly all employees have assigned workspaces and exceptions are available for medical reasons. flag While other provinces continue to allow hybrid work, Alberta’s move follows a broader trend, though downtown revitalization was not confirmed as a motive.

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