The Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) has dismissed an argument from the Canada Post workers union that a government back-to-work order was unconstitutional.
In December 2024, the federal labour minister exercised their authority under Section 107 of the Canada Labour Code to direct the CIRB to end the postal workers strike and take over arbitration of the dispute.
Canada Post has argued that using Section 107 to force an end to the strike was unconstitutional.
In a hearing decision, the CIRB found the right to strike is “essential” but “not absolute.” One member of the three-member board dissented.
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) also filed for judicial review, but there has been no decision to date by the federal court.
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