Description: The federal New Democratic Party has introduced a bill that would ban replacement workers in workplaces covered by the Canada Labour Code.
Source: Canadian Labour Reporter
Date: 02/19/2016
Link: http://www.labour-reporter.com/articleview/26900-ndp-introduces-anti-scab-legislation
Related links:
• CBC story
• NDP media release
• Media release from the Steelworkers union
• Bill C-234
Questions for discussion:
• Consult your text: what is a “scab”?
• Why do employers use replacement workers?
• Why is this such a controversial issue?
• Consult your text: Which industries are covered by the Canada Labour Code?
• What do you think: is federal anti-scab legislation a good idea? Explain.