WestJet strike concerns have become a major issue for travellers, airline employees and employers watching labour relations in Canada. Recently, CUPE, the union representing approximately 4,400 WestJet flight attendants, announced …
Author: Tina Tran
What Labour Lawyers Need From Strike Security
Labour lawyers need clear, organized evidence during a labour dispute. When a strike, lockout or picket line becomes active, attention often turns to visible conflict: access points, vehicle movement, employee …
Secondary Picketing: What Employers Need to Know
Secondary picketing can change the shape of a labour dispute. For employers, the risk is not limited to the front gate. Picketing may also affect suppliers, contractors, customers, transportation routes, …
Can Strike Security Make a Labour Dispute Worse?
Strike security can help employers maintain lawful access, gather evidence and protect operations during a strike or lockout. However, the wrong security team can also make the dispute worse. When …
BC Nurses Strike: Employer Lessons From Job Action Under Pressure
The BC nurses strike has become one of the most significant labour disputes currently taking place in British Columbia. Much of the public discussion has focused on staffing shortages, patient …
Picket Line Access: How Employers Keep Sites Moving
Picket line access can determine how much control an employer keeps during a strike or lockout. When a picket line forms, the issue is not only whether people are protesting. …
Served With Strike Notice: What Employers Should Do First
Strike notice can create immediate pressure for employers, especially when it arrives late in the day or close to a weekend. The first step is not to panic. Strike notice …
Strike Strategy: Why Employers Need More Than a Defensive Plan
Strike strategy matters before a picket line becomes active. When a strike, lockout or labour disruption begins, employers need more than a defensive plan. They need a lawful, professional and …
Why Mining Strikes Cost More Than Other Labour Disputes
Mining strikes are different from most labour disputes because mines are often remote, highly regulated, supply-chain dependent and closely connected to the communities around them. When a mine faces a …
Bill C-58, Replacement Workers and the New Labour Risk for Canadian Mining
Bill C-58 has changed the labour dispute planning environment for federally regulated employers in Canada. By restricting the use of replacement workers during legal strikes and lockouts, the legislation creates …