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Arbitrator clears WSIB strikers of workplace harassment during labour dispute

by Todd Humber September 9, 2025

written by Todd Humber September 9, 2025

An arbitrator has dismissed all harassment complaints against striking workers at Ontario's Workplace Safety and Insurance Board, ruling that calling colleagues "scabs" and criticizing management falls within acceptable conduct during labour disputes. Arbitrator Bernard Fishbein found that behaviour...

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Todd Humber

Todd Humber is an award-winning workplace journalist who has been covering the HR, employment law, and workplace safety beats for 25 years. He is the publisher and editor-in-chief at HR News Canada, published by North Wall Media.

Arbitrator clears WSIB strikers of workplace harassment during labour dispute

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