Gutting Canadians’ Charter rights will not make us stronger against Trump: CUPE

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Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by Business Wire Gutting Canadians' Charter rights will not make us stronger against Trump: CUPEAuthor of the article:Ottawa — Canada’s largest union, CUPE, says new federal legislation tabled Monday is a direct attack on Canadians’ Charter rights and freedoms, and is calling on the federal government to halt the legislation in its tracks.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLYSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESCreate an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an Account“Gutting hard-won rights and protections for Canada’s workers will not help this government deliver certainty – it will do the opposite,” said CUPE National President Mark Hancock. “Let’s be clear: we will not win this trade war or make Canada stronger by stripping away the Charter rights of our own people.”The legislation introduced today appears to be every item on corporate Canada’s wishlist codified into law, including increased federal powers to short-circuit lawful strike action and longer timelines to allow workers to exercise their labour rights.Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try again“The Liberals can’t build Team Canada by acting like enforcers for Bay Street and stepping on workers’ rights – workers are Team Canada,” said CUPE National Secretary-Treasurer Candace Rennick. “When companies know the government will bail them out, they have no incentive to do the hard work at the bargaining table to get a deal done. We saw that with Air Canada. This bill gives airlines, shipping companies and other major corporations all the advantages over workers.”“We’ve been here before, and our track record speaks for itself,” said Hancock. “Generations of workers have fought, bled, and even died for the rights the Liberals aim to wipe out with a stroke of a pen. If this is a fight the Liberals want to have, we’ll be all in.”View source version on businesswire.com: This advertisement has not loaded yet.Notice for the Postmedia NetworkThis website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.