The Toronto Star: Postal workers are up in arms over the Harper government’s proposed back-to-work legislation, which calls for a lower wage settlement than Canada Post’s last offer.
Calling the Bill C-6 “punitive,” the Canadian Union of Postal Workers said in a news release that it would cost the average full-time worker $875.50 over the course of the four-year deal.
“Imposing wage increases that are lower than Canada Post’s last offer punishes postal workers for a disruption that was caused by the corporation’s national lockout,” said national president Denis Lemelin.
“All told, it represents a theft of $35 million from postal workers and their families.”
The legislation also sets out penalties if the union or Canada Post defies the legislation, including up to $50,000 a day for union or company official, and up to $100,000 a day for the company or union. Individuals would face up to $1,000 a day.
The NDP has promised to hold up the bill, which could pass on Thursday.
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