Our rights as workers

Question 1

what is our stance on workers right’s to organize?

Answer 1

Protecting workers’ rights to join a union and
bargain collectively, work safely and be free
from harassment at work, receive fair wages
and benefits, be treated with dignity at work,
and have fair and equal opportunities for
training and promotion.

Question 2

what is our stance on the gender pay gap?

Answer 2

Guaranteeing equal pay for work of

equal value

Question 3

what is our stance on the minimum wage?

Answer 3

Enforcing a fair minimum wage for all
employees under federal jurisdiction and
banning scab labour in all disputes under
federal jurisdiction.

Question 4

How can we better support disabled or injured workers?

Answer 4

Providing adequate income support and
rehabilitation for all workers who are injured
or become disabled; retraining and placement
services for workers who cannot return to their
previous employment; transitional support
until permanent benefits are established for
those who can no longer work.

Question 5

how can we better protect workers in case of a company going bankrupt?

Answer 5

Bankruptcy Act provisions that ensure workers’
wages, severance and pension funds take
priority over all other creditors.

Question 6

How can we improve access to training for workers?

Answer 6

f Employment Insurance provisions that provide

workers with necessary benefits and training.

Question 7

policy on job sharing?

Answer 7

The development and availability of worksharing and flexible work options in both
the public and private sectors, for those
employees who wish to do so.

Question 8

stance on unpaid internships?

Answer 8

Abolishing unpaid internships.