The labor movement in Canada has advocated for the right to strike in Canada for many years. Additionally, n 1872 workers in Ontario industrial towns and Montréal rallied behind the nine-hour movement. The movement sought to reduce the working day from up to 12 hrs to 9 hrs. Toronto printers struck against employer George Brown, and on 15 May 1872, 1500 workers paraded through the streets. Also, Canada’s restrictive labor laws posed a challenge to working conditions. The ambitiously titled Canadian Labor Union, formed in 1873, spoke for unions mainly in southern Ontario. Finally, The labor movement in Canada ensures that employees have the right to strike in Canada.    For more information on the labor movement in Canada, click  

RIGHT TO STRIKE IN CANADA AND ITS BENEFITS TO EMPLOYEES

The Supreme Court of Canada has declared the right to strike to be fundamental and protected by the Constitution. Thus the labor movement in Canada was handed a stunning victory recently addressing the right to strike in Canada. Firstly, early 30 years ago, the Supreme Court set out broad protections for many rights, including freedom of speech. There was no right to collective bargaining and no right to strike in Canada. Secondly, the court has now insisted twice that the government put only minimal limits on those rights. Lastly, the organized labor movement is aware of Canada’s restrictive labor laws and is advocating for changes.   For more information on the right to strike in Canada and its benefits to employees, click   

CANADA’S RESTRICTIVE LABOR LAWS AND VIOLATIONS OF HUMAN RIGHTS

Canada’s restrictive labor laws have existed for many years without any signs of a change causing employees to suffer. In the past three decades, Canadians have seen a severe erosion of a fundamental and universal human right. Restrictions have been placed on the right of unions to organize and the right to strike in Canada removed. Almost every jurisdiction in Canada has experienced a significant violation of the bargaining rights of its citizens. This phenomenon has hit both the private and public sectors. The labor movement in Canada demanded the right to strike in Canada and led to changes in the laws.   For more information on Canada’s restrictive labor laws and violations on human rights, click 

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