Description: Canada’s unions are more politically active than ever before as the country approaches the election on Oct. 19. Source: Canadian Labour Reporter Date: 09/21/2015 Link: http://www.labour-reporter.com/articleview/25430-how-do-unions-affect-elections Related links: Dr. Larry Savage “Stop Hudak” – the Ontario Federation of Labour Unifor Seafarers’ International Union of Canada Story about HarperPAC Questions for discussion: Based on your… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Chapter 1 – Introduction
Labour Day more than barbecues
Description: The roots of Labour Day lie in Canada’s 19th century industrialization. Source: The Saskatoon StarPhoenix Date: 09/05/2015 Link: http://www.thestarphoenix.com/life/origins+labour/11343665/story.html A video from the McCord Museum: Related links: The first Labour Day Canadian Museum of History Vancouver Province: state of the unions Unions prepare to fight Conservative government Questions for discussion: What were Toronto printers… Read more »
Ontario government, high school teachers reach tentative agreement
Description: Ontario high school teachers have a new tentative agreement with the provincial government, while public elementary school teachers plan to increase job action. Source: The National Post Date: 08/20/2015 Link: http://news.nationalpost.com/news/canada/ontario-secondary-school-teachers-federation-reaches-tentative-contract-deal-with-province Related links: Toronto Star story The Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation The Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario Ontario English Catholic Teachers’ Association The… Read more »
WestJet pilots’ vote raises important issues
Description: A vote by WestJet pilots against being represented by a union raises questions about current labour relations models. Source: The Globe and Mail Date: 08/07/2015 Link: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/rob-commentary/union-drive-at-westjet-highlights-current-tensions-in-labour-policy/article25865172/ Related links: CBC news story Earlier story David Doorey’s blog WestJet WestJet Pilots’ Association Questions for discussion: Consult your text: What steps must a group of employees… Read more »
CP Rail strike ends
Description: A brief strike at Canadian Pacific Railway has ended after federal Labour Minister Kellie Leitch vowed to bring in back-to-work legislation. Source: The Globe and Mail Date: 02/16/2015 Link: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/ottawa-introduces-bill-to-end-cp-rail-strike/article23012104/ Related links: Earlier story Prof. Robert Paul Hebdon Kellie Leitch CP Rail Teamsters Canada Rail Conference Questions for discussion: Consult your text: why does this… Read more »
Federal professional employees prepare for strike
Description: Members of the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada are training for a possible strike, which would be the group’s first in almost 25 years. Source: The Ottawa Citizen Date: 02/13/2015 Link: http://www.canada.com/News/canada/Professionals+picket+line+Federal+union+training+just+case/10812773/story.html Related links: PIPSC looking for arbitration PIPSC talks on hold PIPSC PIPSC media release Treasury Board Federal collective agreements… Read more »
Saskatchewan could use notwithstanding clause, premier says
Description: Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall says his government could use the Constitution’s notwithstanding clause to pass essential services legislation. Source: The Globe and Mail Date: 02/04/2015 Link: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/sasktchewan-could-use-opt-out-clause-in-labour-ruling-premier-wall-says/article22797444/ Related links: CBC story Saskatoon Star-Phoenix story The notwithstanding clause The Charter of Rights and Freedoms The Supreme Court decision Earlier update Questions for discussion: Review the… Read more »
Supreme Court strikes down essential services law
Description: A Saskatchewan law that imposed a sweeping ban on public sector strikes is unconstitutional, the Supreme Court of Canada has ruled. Source: CBC Date: 01/30/2015 Link: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/essential-services-law-deemed-unconstitutional-by-supreme-court-1.2937740 Related links: Globe and Mail story The Supreme Court decision The 2008 Saskatchewan Public Service Essential Services Act The Saskatchewan Ministry of Labour The Saskatchewan Federation of… Read more »
Mounties can bargain, Supreme Court says
Description: The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled 6-1 that RCMP members have the right to collective bargaining. Source: The Globe and Mail Date: 01/16/2015 Link: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/supreme-court-backs-mounties-right-to-collective-bargaining/article22486356/ Related links: CBC story Earlier story SCC decision Mounted Police Association of Ontario The RCMP Federal department of justice Questions for discussion: Briefly stated, what did the court… Read more »
Air Canada, Unifor talks begin
Description: Unifor is looking to make up for past concessions as collective bargaining begins with Air Canada. Source: The Globe and Mail Date: 01/04/2015 Link: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/after-banner-fiscal-results-air-canada-set-to-begin-talks-with-unifor/article22284006/ Related links: Unifor media release Story about Air Canada pensions Air Canada settles with pilots Unifor Local 2002 Air Canada Questions for discussion: What is Unifor looking for in… Read more »
