Re United Glass & Ceramic Workers of North America et al. and Domglas Ltd. et al.
Political Strikes and Labour Law: Ontario Labour Relations Act Interpretation
Summary
A legal dispute concerning whether politically motivated work stoppages constitute 'strikes' under the Ontario Labour Relations Act and whether such work stoppages infringe on constitutional freedoms. The Ontario Labour Relations Board declared a politically motivated work stoppage an unlawful strike, and the court upheld this interpretation as reasonable and within the Board's jurisdiction.
Outcome
The court upheld the Ontario Labour Relations Board's interpretation of 'strike' as reasonable and within its jurisdiction.
Key Factors
- Labour and employment
- definition of strike
- political strikes
- constitutional rights
- jurisdiction of Labour Relations Board
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