Labour

Question period topic on labour, ahead of legislation the government was expected to introduce that day. The NDP’s Don Davies said the bill would take away workers’ right to strike and undermine collective bargaining, and asked the Liberals to stand with workers rather than wealthy investors. Liberal minister Patty Hajdu said the government has repeatedly said it respects workers’ constitutional right to strike, and asked the NDP to support its investments in the skilled trades, which she said include many unionized workers.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .

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Don Davies, Vancouver Kingsway

NDP
“The government is bringing in a bill that takes away workers' right to strike. I want the Liberals to stand with workers instead of wealthy investors.”
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Mr. Speaker, the real nature of the current government is starting to appear: Shovel money at corporations and attack the rights of workers. Today, the Liberals will introduce legislation that would undermine collective bargaining in Canada. They want to eliminate workers’ constitutional right to strike. The New Democrats know that to truly build Canada strong, we need a healthy and respected working class. It is workers who build this country and keep it moving. Why are Liberals intervening for wealthy investors, instead of standing with workers, who want fair and safe workplaces?

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