News Summary

Bell Canada has announced plans to cut another 1,200 jobs through an enhanced voluntary separation program. This move, aimed at adjusting to organizational changes and customer migration to fibre networks, has drawn criticism from Unifor, the union representing many Bell employees. The union condemned the workforce reduction plans, accusing Bell of prioritizing profit over workers’ job security, especially as the company expands into the U.S. market with its recent $7 billion acquisition of Ziply Fiber. These job cuts follow a series of layoffs by Bell, including the elimination of 4,800 jobs last year and additional reductions across its operations.