A strike command centre helps employers make faster, clearer decisions during a labour dispute. When a strike, lockout or picket line becomes active, the employer may need to manage legal …
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Police, Injunctions and Picket Lines: What Employers Should Prepare Early
Police injunctions and picket lines require early planning before a labour dispute becomes active. When a strike, lockout or picket line becomes active, employers may need to manage police communication, …
The Hidden Cost of Cheap Mine Security in Canada
Cheap mine security can create risks that extend far beyond the hourly rate for Canadian mining operations. In 2024, Canada produced approximately 200 tonnes of gold worth $16.9 billion, making …
5 Labour Dispute Mistakes Employers Should Avoid
Labour dispute mistakes can create unnecessary risk during a strike, lockout or picket line. When a labour dispute becomes active, employers need to make fast decisions about access, staffing, suppliers, …
Lessons for Employers From the Potential WestJet Labour Dispute
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 …
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. …
