Ont. Govt. Before Labour Board
Toronto — Three construction unions began legal action against Ontario Premier Mike Harris and Labour Minister Chris Stockwell alleging they have “abused their positions in government to intimidate and coerce” construction unions into backing labour law changes. The Ontario Sheet Metal Workers and Roofers Conference, Ontario Pipe Trades Council and the Millright District Council of Ontario brought the two Tory politicians to the Labour Relations Board alleging that Bill 69, expected to pass this fall, violates the province’s labour law. The unions have broken away from the Building and Construction Trades Council of Ontario who backed the law fearing even tougher measures would be passed.
Toronto — Three construction unions began legal action against Ontario Premier Mike Harris and Labour Minister Chris Stockwell alleging they have “abused their positions in government to intimidate and coerce” construction unions into backing labour law changes. The Ontario Sheet Metal Workers and Roofers Conference, Ontario Pipe Trades Council and the Millright District Council of Ontario brought the two Tory politicians to the Labour Relations Board alleging that Bill 69, expected to pass this fall, violates the province’s labour law. The unions have broken away from the Building and Construction Trades Council of Ontario who backed the law fearing even tougher measures would be passed.
