Is definition of essential services expanding?

Public, special interests want more restrictions on strikes

On September 10, clerical employees at Bell Canada rejected the company’s latest offer. In the context of possible strike action, the company called on the union to negotiate an essential services agreement. The Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union stated that it felt the company had the bodies to carry out essential services, but it was prepared to plan in the event of “a natural disaster or any matters relating to National Security.” It is not stated in the bargaining report, but one is led to the conclusion that Bell wants more.

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