Tag: federal labour department

Federal Labour Minister Seamus O’Regan Says Port Workers Strike Illegal

Federal Labour Minister Seamus O’Regan says a strike by the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Canada is illegal after a ruling by the Canada Industrial Relations Board. In a tweet, O’Regan says the board ordered that the union cease and desist any strike activity because it did not provide 72 hours notice. The strike that…


Providing Menstrual Products for Workers Under New Mandate Will Cost Federal Employers an Estimated $16 Million a Year

Federal employers are estimated to spend over $16 million annually in providing workers with menstrual products, as required by a new labour department mandate, according to a government report. “The absence of menstrual products in the workplace can translate into physical and psychological health and safety risks for menstruating employees,” reads a government report titled “Regulatory Impact…