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