anti scab legislation

Canadian MPs vote to ban replacement workers with ‘anti-scab’ bill – National

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Canadian MPs vote to ban replacement workers with ‘anti-scab’ bill – National

Canada’s legislation banning some replacement workers, known as the “anti-scab” bill, has cleared its final vote in the House of Commons. Bill C-58 seeks to ban the use of replacement workers if there’s a strike in a federally regulated workplace, a key part of the supply-and-confidence agreement between the Liberals and NDP. The bill was … Read more

Ottawa tables bill to ban ‘scab’ workers in federally regulated sectors – National

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Ottawa tables bill to ban ‘scab’ workers in federally regulated sectors – National

The Liberals introduced legislation Thursday to ban replacement workers during job action in federally regulated sectors, a key component of its supply-and-confidence agreement with the NDP. Labour Minister Seamus O’Regan said Bill C-58, if it becomes law, will outlaw the use of replacement workers, often known as “scabs,” in federally regulated workplaces during a strike or lockout. … Read more