NDP Warns Hot Summer If Strike Rights Are Threatened

NDP leader Avi Lewis warns of a “hot summer” if the government moves to weaken strike rights, as Parliament debates a bill that could strip away the government’s power to intervene in labour disputes. Unions argue bosses are exploiting current rules to dodge real negotiations, citing eight recent interventions since last summer—including a flight attendant strike shut down almost instantly. Public consultations on amending section one-oh-seven of the Canada Labour Code ended this week, setting the stage for a major showdown over whether workers’ right to strike and organize will survive. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6c76664e5047fa3d