Unions Hope a Federal ‘Scab’ Worker Ban Will Bring Wins

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Michael Phillips, United Steelworkers Local 1944 president, said the union’s ability to pressure Rogers Communications has been limited because federally regulated companies use replacement workers — commonly called “scabs” by unions. But a ban on replacement workers promises to change the game. Isaac Phan Nay reports. Isaac reports on labour for The Tyee. Published June 23, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/News/2025/06/23/Unions-Hope-Federal-Scab-Ban-Wins/

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