Federal legislation that restricts the right to strike could make labour disputes longer and harder to resolve, undermining the stability Ottawa says… …
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Ottawa’s Bill C-39 strike limits likely breach ILO obligations, global union body warns
Proposed federal restrictions on the right to strike are “highly likely to violate” Canada’s international labour obligations, according to a global union… …
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Bill C-39 would give Ottawa the broadest power in the G7 to end a legal strike, labour group says
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberOttawa would gain broader unilateral power to end a legal strike than any other G7 country if Bill C-39 passes, according to… …
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Bill C-39’s changes to strike intervention by Ottawa draw fire from unions
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberTwo of Canada’s largest labour organizations say Bill C-39 does not go far enough to protect the right to strike, even as… …
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Government set to introduce economy bill as critics warn of threat to workers’ rights
Members of Parliament return from their summer break Monday and the government is expected to introduce a wide-ranging bill it says is… …
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Labour say any new strike limits unacceptable as federal Labour Code changes loom
Canada’s unions will not accept any new restriction on the right to strike as the federal government is expected to introduce changes… …
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Liberals will not compromise right to strike or bargain, jobs minister vows
By Craig Lord Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu says the federal government will not interfere with workers’ right to strike as Ottawa considers… …
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Privatizing Canada’s airports would push up the cost of flying and put airport workers at risk, according to a new report from… …
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The Canadian Labour Congress says a federal government report on Labour Code reform leaves room for new restrictions on workers’ right to… …
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Union leaders press Carney for stronger worker supports amid trade war
Some of Canada’s major unions told Prime Minister Mark Carney they back the decision to walk away from a bad trade deal,… …

