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Members,
We know many of you have been concerned seeing replacement workers being bussed in past picket lines and want to know what the union is doing to fight against it.
Yesterday, Unifor has filed a formal complaint with the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) alleging blatant violations of federal anti-scab legislation by DHL Express Canada and calling for the maximum monetary penalties allowed under the law.
In its complaint, Unifor has submitted evidence including images of busloads of replacement workers at DHL’s facilities near Hamilton airport, as well as online package tracking data that indicates the continued use of third-party contractors after the implementation of federal anti-scab legislation on June 20.
Last week, just days before the anti-scab legislation was coming into effect, DHL unsuccessfully sought a special exemption from the federal government that would have allowed it to continue using scabs.
The company asked for it – and the government shot it down.
Under the new law, employers in federally regulated sectors, including transportation, are prohibited from using replacement workers during legal strikes or lockouts.
Violations may carry penalties of up to $100,000 per day.
We will keep our members posted on any actions from the CIRB.
Thank you for your patience and solidarity and keeping the momentum alive on the picket lines as your union continues to fight for a resolution.
In solidarity,
DHL National Bargaining Committee
