Bill Detail

This bill, now law, significantly changes the rules around replacement workers during strikes and lockouts in federally regulated workplaces. It makes it illegal for employers to use replacement workers to undermine a union's bargaining power. The law also prohibits using any employee from the affected unit during a strike or lockout, with limited exceptions, and introduces penalties for violations. Additionally, it aims to speed up the process for agreeing on essential services that must continue during a labour dispute.