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Isaac Phan Nay

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He/Him. Labour Reporter for The Tyee. Previously reported for CBC News, Canada's National Observer, CityNews1130 and the Toronto Star. Bylines in The Narwhal, The Breach, IndigiNews, etc. Listen to The Road podcast.

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Isaac Phan Nay @isaacphannay.bsky.social · 2d

"Housing is atrociously expensive. Food is atrociously expensive. Medicine to make you healthy is atrociously expensive," Rob Ashton told me.

"But when we ask for more, we’re told we’re greedy."

The Tyee @thetyee.ca · 2d

“So why now? I’m tired of Conservatives and Liberals lying to workers, telling them they’re going to make their lives better. All we see happening is our lives getting worse.”

@isaacphannay.bsky.social interviews Rob Ashton who is joining the race for the NDP leadership. #canpoli

‘We're All Getting Screwed. I’ve Had Enough’ | The Tyee

He was a dockworker, then a labour leader. Now Rob Ashton wants to lead the federal NDP. A Tyee Q&A.

Isaac Phan Nay @isaacphannay.bsky.social · 22d

The real reason for B.C.'s child care staffing shortage? Bad jobs, one researcher says.

All that and more in my latest for @thetyee.ca

#bclab #10aday #childcare

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How Immigration Cuts Added to the Sunshine Coast’s Child-Care Problem | The Tyee

Two Sunshine Coast infant and toddler care programs closed. Parents are calling for help.

Isaac Phan Nay @isaacphannay.bsky.social · Sep 5

Transdev Canada is jointly owned by Caisse des Dépôts, a French public financial institution and the Rethmann Group, a German family-owned holding company.

#Canlab

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Jen St. Denis @jenstden.bsky.social · Sep 5

The key issues are wage parity and access to washrooms (!!) By labour reporter @isaacphannay.bsky.social #canlab thetyee.ca/News/2025/09...

After Seven Months, BC Intervenes in Cowichan Bus Strike | The Tyee

The dispute has upended many transit riders’ lives and put financial strain on some bus drivers.

Isaac Phan Nay @isaacphannay.bsky.social · Sep 5

Renowned mediator Vince Ready has been appointed to help the two sides negotiate.

Transdev Canada and Unifor have 10 days to come to a deal before Ready makes his own reccomendations.

The union and residents welcome the mediation

#BCLabour

Jen St. Denis @jenstden.bsky.social · Sep 5

The key issues are wage parity and access to washrooms (!!) By labour reporter @isaacphannay.bsky.social #canlab thetyee.ca/News/2025/09...

After Seven Months, BC Intervenes in Cowichan Bus Strike | The Tyee

The dispute has upended many transit riders’ lives and put financial strain on some bus drivers.

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Jen St. Denis @jenstden.bsky.social · Sep 4

"In the last 14 months the government has invoked Section 107 of the Canada Labour Code to try to end at least eight strikes in federally regulated industries." Reporting by @isaacphannay.bsky.social #canlab #cdnpoli thetyee.ca/News/2025/09...

The NDP Targets Ottawa’s New Strikebreaking Tactic | The Tyee

MP Jenny Kwan says the party is still working on a way to curb the use of Section 107.

Isaac Phan Nay @isaacphannay.bsky.social · Sep 4

Nearly 90 more Ministry of Finance workers walked off the job in Vancouver today. The BCGEU says job action will continue to escalate until the province makes a better offer.

#BCLab

Isaac Phan Nay @isaacphannay.bsky.social · Sep 2

About 2,000 workers have walked off the job.

They're mostly in inward-facing roles, union president Paul Finch says, besides workers at the Royal BC Museum. Finch says the strike will start with a "minimized disruption" to the public.

Isaac Phan Nay @isaacphannay.bsky.social · Sep 4

Why DID the federal government start using Section 107 last year? And what's next for back-to-work orders? Those are the questions guiding this piece...

My latest for @thetyee.ca

#canlab #bclab #canpoli

The Tyee @thetyee.ca · Sep 4

In the last 14 months the government has invoked Section 107 of the Canada Labour Code to try to end at least eight strikes in federally regulated industries. #canlab

The NDP Targets Ottawa’s New Strikebreaking Tactic | The Tyee

MP Jenny Kwan says the party is still working on a way to curb the use of Section 107.

Isaac Phan Nay @isaacphannay.bsky.social · Sep 2

About 2,000 workers have walked off the job.

They're mostly in inward-facing roles, union president Paul Finch says, besides workers at the Royal BC Museum. Finch says the strike will start with a "minimized disruption" to the public.

Isaac Phan Nay @isaacphannay.bsky.social · Sep 2

About 2,000 workers have walked off the job.

They're mostly in inward-facing roles, union president Paul Finch says, besides workers at the Royal BC Museum. Finch says the strike will start with a "minimized disruption" to the public.

Isaac Phan Nay @isaacphannay.bsky.social · Sep 2

ICYMI: This organizer shares a clear-eyed view on the state of the Labour movement. We chat behind-the-scenes union work, big-picture labour, and why she's hopeful for the future.

#BCLab #Labour

thetyee.ca/News/2025/09...

Why One Young Union Organizer Sees a Brighter Future | The Tyee

Gen Z faces tough job prospects and sees a collective solution, says Lucy Everett. A Tyee Q&A.

Isaac Phan Nay @isaacphannay.bsky.social · Sep 2

After serving strike notice Friday, some BCGEU workers walked off the job Tuesday

More to come.

#BCLab #BCPoli #Labour

BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU) @bcgeu.bsky.social · Aug 29

BCGEU members working for the BC Public Service have voted 92.7% in overwhelming favour of taking job action and will issue 72-hour strike notice this afternoon. Job action could begin as early as Tuesday morning. For media inquiries, email [email protected]. www.bcgeu.ca/92_7_of_publ...

BCGEU President Paul Finch speaks at a podium, with the Public Service Bargaining Committee behind him. Journalists and other labour members sit in the audience.

Isaac Phan Nay @isaacphannay.bsky.social · Sep 2

After serving strike notice on Friday, the BCGEU walked off the job Tuesday.

There will be picket lines in Victoria, Surrey and Prince George.

Jen St. Denis @jenstden.bsky.social · Aug 30

BC government workers could be on strike as early as Tuesday, reports @isaacphannay.bsky.social thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...

Government Workers Could Walk Off the Job as Early as Tuesday | The Tyee

The BCGEU has issued strike notice, while a health union has claimed bargaining progress.

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Jen St. Denis @jenstden.bsky.social · Aug 30

BC government workers could be on strike as early as Tuesday, reports @isaacphannay.bsky.social thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...

Government Workers Could Walk Off the Job as Early as Tuesday | The Tyee

The BCGEU has issued strike notice, while a health union has claimed bargaining progress.

Isaac Phan Nay @isaacphannay.bsky.social · Aug 25

"The richest, and the top one per cent in particular, have captured a significantly outsized proportion of economic growth,” — @silasxuereb.bsky.social with @c4tf.bsky.social

thetyee.ca/News/2025/08...

#BCLab #CanEcon

How Rich Canadians Got Even Richer | The Tyee

Canada’s income gap reached a record high this year. How did we get here?

Isaac Phan Nay @isaacphannay.bsky.social · Aug 20

Woah. That strike was over quickly. But why did flight attendants choose picket lines at risk of jail time?

And why are unions across Canada incensed over what happened?

My latest for @thetyee.ca

#AirCanada

The Tyee @thetyee.ca · Aug 20

“This is bigger than the flight attendants. It’s an attack on worker bargaining power, which has the potential to undermine the Canadian working class.” #canlab

As Air Canada Strike Ends, Ottawa Accused of Anti-Union Bias | The Tyee

Labour groups are angry over frequent use of power to end walkouts.

Reposted by Isaac Phan Nay

The Tyee @thetyee.ca · Aug 20

“This is bigger than the flight attendants. It’s an attack on worker bargaining power, which has the potential to undermine the Canadian working class.” #canlab

As Air Canada Strike Ends, Ottawa Accused of Anti-Union Bias | The Tyee

Labour groups are angry over frequent use of power to end walkouts.

Isaac Phan Nay @isaacphannay.bsky.social · Aug 18

Rainy weather got you down? On staycation with nowhere to go? Check out these TV and podcast reccs from our team

Jackie Wong @jackie-wong.bsky.social · Aug 16

We love a guilty pleasure. Find out what @dorothywoodend.bsky.social, @isaacphannay.bsky.social, @michellegamage.bsky.social, @jenstden.bsky.social, @akkabah.bsky.social @tyolsen.bsky.social, Carla Pellegrini and I have been streaming in @thetyee.ca's Weekender.

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Whatcha Watching This Summer? | The Tyee

Enjoy these streamable picks from Tyee staff, and share your faves in the comments.

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Jackie Wong @jackie-wong.bsky.social · Aug 16

We love a guilty pleasure. Find out what @dorothywoodend.bsky.social, @isaacphannay.bsky.social, @michellegamage.bsky.social, @jenstden.bsky.social, @akkabah.bsky.social @tyolsen.bsky.social, Carla Pellegrini and I have been streaming in @thetyee.ca's Weekender.

thetyee.ca/Culture/2025...

Whatcha Watching This Summer? | The Tyee

Enjoy these streamable picks from Tyee staff, and share your faves in the comments.

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The Tyee @thetyee.ca · Aug 14

“This idea that we need to work harder and grow the GDP, or that we need to invest more in research and development, is really questionable to me.”

The Tyee’s @isaacphannay.bsky.social interviews Jasmine Ramze Rezaee, director of policy and community action at Community Food Centres Canada.

Rethinking Canada’s ‘Productivity Problem’ | The Tyee

Prime Minister Mark Carney says weak productivity limits government spending. Jasmine Ramze Rezaee says that’s not the whole story. A Tyee Q&A.

Isaac Phan Nay @isaacphannay.bsky.social · Aug 13

After the death of a janitor at Simon Fraser, her coworkers say the university, employer and union have all let them down. My latest for @thetyee.ca

The Tyee @thetyee.ca · Aug 13

The Tyee spoke to seven of Kulbir Kaila’s co-workers, who all say they believe an excessive workload, strenuous working conditions and a lack of support for existing health conditions contributed to her death.

A Janitor Died on the Job at SFU. Co-workers Want Change | The Tyee

The workers say their employer, union and Simon Fraser University let them down.

Reposted by Isaac Phan Nay

The Tyee @thetyee.ca · Aug 13

The Tyee spoke to seven of Kulbir Kaila’s co-workers, who all say they believe an excessive workload, strenuous working conditions and a lack of support for existing health conditions contributed to her death.

A Janitor Died on the Job at SFU. Co-workers Want Change | The Tyee

The workers say their employer, union and Simon Fraser University let them down.

Reposted by Isaac Phan Nay

The Tyee @thetyee.ca · Jul 31

In internal documents provided to The Tyee, Employment and Social Development Canada proposed changing how migrant workers in the agriculture and fishing sectors are paid, housed and brought into the country. @isaacphannay.bsky.social reports. #canlab

Migrant Workers Say Program Changes Would Hurt, Not Help | The Tyee

Proposed new rules would allow employers to deduct up to 30 per cent of wages to pay for housing.

Reposted by Isaac Phan Nay

The Tyee @thetyee.ca · Jul 29

Working from offices may contribute to workplace culture and unity for employees.

But there's evidence that flexible work can help a company’s performance and inclusivity, while hard rules on either in-office or at-home work can negatively affect employee health, reports @isaacphannay.bsky.social.

Why Employers’ Back-to-Office Mandates May Backfire | The Tyee

Research suggests workers won’t be happy. Or more efficient.