Description: Ontario Liberals and New Democrats are hitting back at a Conservative pledge to make the province a “right-to-work” jurisdiction.

Source: Canadian Labour Reporter

Date: 11/29/2013

Link: http://www.labour-reporter.com/articleview/19565-ontario-right-to-work-legislation-would-kill-jobs-lower-wages-liberals

Related links:

• Tim Hudak promises “right-to-work”
• Tories say “right-to-work” creates manufacturing jobs
• A U.S. organization that favours “right-to-work”
• The AFL-CIO’s view on “right-to-work”

Questions for discussion:

• What is “right-to-work”?
• Do you believe the term is an accurate description of the concept? Why or why not?
• What is the Rand formula?
• Consult your textbook: what is the history of the Rand formula?
• Do you think making Ontario an “right-to-work” province would be a good idea? Why or why not?