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Why Canada needs better data on strikes, unions and other labour issues
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Why Canada needs better data on strikes, unions and other labour issues | The-14

Canada needs reliable labour data. Missing strike and union statistics distort debate, weaken policy and hide trends in workplace conflict nationwide today.

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January 8, 2026 at 6:42 PM

Owen Boswarva

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ONS 'paints a daunting picture' on official data in letter to Treasury Committee committees.parliament.uk/committee/15... re the UK's Labour Force Survey (LFS)

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The letter, sent by the National Statistician Sir Ian Diamond, appears to rule out the possibility that the transition to the new Transformed LFS will happen next year. Sir Ian cites an ambition to transition to the Transformed LFS in 2026 with the possibility of delays until 2027.

Sir Ian also confirms the position of the ONS that 'we can no longer rely on surveys', indicating there will need to be a permanent change in how the agency seeks to collect labour force data.

Within the organisation, the letter describes 'a difficult and challenging experience for many, which has affected wellbeing and confidence at all levels'.

There is also a recognition that the stats body would welcome a national conversation on making it compulsory for people to respond to the LFS.

December 3, 2024 at 9:25 PM

Basispoint Insight

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Is India’s job recovery already losing steam?
Why is unemployment rising again despite the festive season?
And what explains the widening gender gap in work opportunities?

Read Akshi Chawla’s Unemployment Tracker of the latest PLFS data. 👇

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