Description: In an important decision, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled in favour of Wal-Mart workers in Quebec. In 2004, workers at the Wal-Mart store in Jonquière, Quebec, formed a union. Just before the first arbitration was to be carried out, Wal-Mart decided to close down the store, putting all the 190 people out of job.

Source: CBC

Date: June 27, 2014

Video Link:http://www.cbc.ca/player/News/Business/ID/2468644257/

Questions for Discussion:

1. What is the Supreme Court’s ruling?
2. Was Wal-Mart wrong to close down the store after the union was formed?
3. Wal-Mart has a dismal record on worker’s rights. What should it do to improve its image?