CFIA Bargaining Bite: 10 things you should know about the PSLRA
Published by Patrick May 2nd, 2008 in Bargaining, CFIA, Treasury Board Tags: Bargaining, CFIA.This round of bargaining is taking place under the new Public Service Labour Relations Act, here are 10 things you ought to know about the law …
- The basic framework remains unchanged
- The new Act emphasizes “the public interest”
- There are new factors which Arbitration Boards must consider, including an “ability to pay” clause.
- Conciliation Boards are replaced by Public Interest Commissions, which also must consider the same factors.
- The conduct of strike votes is now governed by the law.
- The strike vote has a “best before” date (60 days).
- The Employer has a “free speech” clause.
- Designations are gone, replaced by “Essential Services Agreements”.
- There are prohibitions against impeding ESA workers.
- Planning strike vote timing and strike vote commencement has become more complex.