Feds propose legislation banning use of replacement workers in federal workplaces

By Anosha Khan (November 9, 2023, 4:25 PM EST) -- Minister of Labour Seamus O’Regan Jr. introduced legislation proposing to ban the use of replacement workers during a strike or lockout in federally regulated workplaces. This would include no new contractors and no members of the bargaining unit crossing the picket line. The penalty for violating the ban would be $100,000 per day....