Canada Post union files unfair dismissal complaint during strike – The National

The trade union representing Canada Post workers filed an unfair labor practice complaint with the Canada Industrial Relations Board over the firing of striking workers.

This is reported by the Canadian Union of Postal Workers release is a “scare tactic” that violates the Canada Labor Code.

No details were provided on the extent of the layoffs, which Canada Post described as temporary.

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Canada Post spokeswoman Lisa Liu said the Crown corporation has received the complaint and is looking into it.

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Canada Post temporarily lays off striking workers

Liu says Canada Post denies any labor code violations.

A strike by more than 55,000 Canada Post workers over wages and working conditions has reached two weeks.