“I can stand here and say that we will never interfere with a worker’s right to bargain or to strike,” Hajdu said in response.

“But …we do all agree that there are circumstances where better tools are needed to both foster relationships and employer union relationships that are struggling, and to also help resolve resolutions in a way that leads to longer-term industrial peace.”

"I can stand here and say that we will never interfere with a worker’s right to bargain or to strike...But I won't."

Do we all agree, Patty? I don't recall ceding my voice to you.

I don't think this is going to go in favour of the unionized workers under federal jurisdiction...just my impression. This is heading in the direction of the American system where employees under federal legislation are unable to strike or even bargain collectively. Not good.

Can't wait for all the liberals to come out and defend the revocation of labour rights with great takes like "We are in unprecedented times, we have to make tough decisions." Naomi Klein's shock doctrine is on the money yet again.

Here comes the big litmus test. Does MC stand for Marx Carney or Master Card. Place your bets!

This is some real bullshit and I hope we see an organized opposition. The article mentions that Unifor has expressed concerns so far.

This is happening the same week of Carney's Canada Investment Summit where Carney announced that canada is seeking the privation of the four largest airports (with the justification being to redirect public money to smaller, regional airports). I don't think it's a stretch to assume this move is it make the investment more appealing.

Privatization hurts workers. Unions are not popular with the public, but we need to stop this race to the bottom and fight for more protections and rights for more workers, not knocking people down to the bottom.