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Canva staff turn to union in record numbers as tech layoffs deepen

The Australian Financial Review (AFR) •
November 10, 2026 • 06:00 PM
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A post circulating on Blind shows Canva’s technology department was hit hardest, representing around 40 per cent of the jobs impacted by last week’s job cuts.

Canva staff turn to union in record numbers as tech layoffs deepen

Canva employees have flocked to the technology workers’ union in record numbers in the aftermath of the design software giant’s plans to cut 22 per cent of staff and force relocation of some of its employees.

Around 300 people, including staff who kept their jobs and staff who received redundancy emails, attended meetings hosted by Professionals Australia after the cuts were announced on Wednesday. This is up to five times more than previous union meetings.

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