Labour Law Changes Would Bring ‘Sunlight’ to Collective Bargaining: Jobs Minister
Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu says the Liberals’ proposed changes to the Canada Labour Code would bring some much-needed “sunlight” to collective bargaining in federally regulated sectors. Hajdu said in an interview that one of the most consequential parts of the sweeping economic legislation tabled Monday looks to give the public a better sense of what’s [...]
TL;DR
- Proposed changes to the Canada Labour Code aim to increase transparency in collective bargaining.
- A special mediator will document and publish reports on labor disputes.
- The goal is to identify sticking points in negotiations and shed light on the process.
- This measure is particularly targeted at sectors with a history of acrimony between unions and employers.