NDP looks to scrap labour code’s Section 107, used by Ottawa to intervene in strikes

NDP MP and labour critic Alexandre Boulerice accused the Liberals and Conservatives of abusing Section 107.

NDP MP and labour critic Alexandre Boulerice says his party plans to table legislation this fall to scrap a section of the Canada Labour Code that lets the government shut down strikes.

Boulerice says the Liberals and Conservatives have abused Section 107, which allows a minister to order binding arbitration and end work stoppages.

Last month, just hours after Air Canada flight attendants hit the picket line, Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu invoked Section 107 to order binding arbitration and get workers back on the job.

Flight attendants ignored the order and remained on strike until a deal was reached days later.

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