NDP introduces “anti-scab” bill

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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: •… Read more »

Illegal replacement workers at McGill: report

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Description: A report to the Quebec government says McGill University is using illegal replacement workers in a dispute with its non-academic staff. Source: The Montreal Gazette Date: 09/24/2011 Link: http://www.montrealgazette.com/business/Scabs+working+McGill+report/5451963/story.html Related links: Canadian Labour Reporter story McGill Daily story Statement from the McGill administration Press release from the Public Service Alliance of Canada in Quebec… Read more »