Sask Essential Services Law Struck Down

[Quakefire]

http://www.cbc.ca/m/touch/canada/saskatchewan/story/2012/02/06/sk-labour-law-challenge-1202.html

Saskatchewans essential services law did not survive a court challenge being deemed unconstitutional. It remains in effect for the next year for the government to make amendments or file an appeal.

[a_shane2_go]

Good Job Sask! Hope their wages increase as well! We're spoiled in AB.

[Arctickat]

The Govt is appealing the ruling and the law remains in effect until the Govt. proposes a new one.

Nothing is gonna change.

[a_shane2_go]

Better to get it in the courts, then to just sit on your hands.... squeaky wheel gets the grease.

[Kiwiology]

What's the 20 on this law eh?

[Arctickat]

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/story/2012/03/05/sk-government-appealing-labour-ruling-1203.html

The Saskatchewan government says it will appeal a court decision that struck down its essential services legislation as unconstitutional.

The law places limits on the number of public service employees who can go on strike during a labour dispute.

A recent Queen's Bench decision said the law fails in part because the province didn't properly consult labour groups. The judge said the law will remain in effect for now, giving the government a year to fix it.

[Quakefire]

The big issues with the law is that the employer can change who it feels is essential day to day, and there is no way for unions to "fight back". The big desire is for binding arbitration so our next contract negotiation doesnt last for over two years again

[Richard B the EMT]

Obviously, I'll be referring to not only across county/parrish lines and state/Provence lines, but the international border as well.

New York State has what is called the Taylor Law. What it does is fine a civil service union member, while on strike, for 2 days pay for each day that employee is out on strike.

[Quakefire]

Really I have no desire to strike (plus im not unionized just follow their bargining agreement) But what I dont agree with is the employer association having all the power. There is no longer any incentive for them to try and reach a deal, they can just stall with unrealistic demands for as long as they want with no fear of reprisal from the people who actually have to do the job