The Canada Industrial Relations Board has ruled against the union at Canada Post in its challenge to Ottawa’s move last year to force the postal employees back to work.

The federal government brought an end to a strike by postal workers during the busy holiday season last year using Section 107 of the Canada Labour Code to direct the labour board to order the workers back to work.

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers challenged the move, saying it violated its right to strike.

The board concluded that Section 107 does not violate the Charter. It also says it has no authority to review the minister’s decision.

“The courts have recognized that there can be limits to the right to strike and that government intervention to end a work stoppage can be justified in certain circumstances und

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