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Bill 115 breached the Charter of Rights and Freedoms
April 20, 2016
The so-called Putting Students First Act substantially interfered with collective bargaining, the Superior Court of Justice holds. Read our summary and listen to Howard Goldblatt on Metro Morning.
Masters’ remuneration ‘inadequate,’ says report
December 21, 2015
Commission finds compensation for case management masters has long been “inadequate in relation to their level of authority and responsibilities."
Teachers’ unions launch court fight over despised anti-strike bill
December 15, 2015
Bill 115 imposed two year contracts on teachers and staff unions, in violation of s. 2(d) of the Charter, the applicants say.
Bill 109 becomes law in Ontario
December 11, 2015
Bill 109 amends the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, the Public Sector Labour Relations Transition Act, and the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act.
Government to Strengthen the Ontario College of Trades
November 25, 2015
Ontario says it will implement Dean Report's recommendations for strengthening the Ontario College of Trades.
City News talks to Steven Barrett about the legal issues governing the right to strike
October 26, 2015
Steven Barrett explains the law supporting TTC workers' fight to regain their right to strike.