Bank of Canada faces second complaint over use of replacement workers during security guard strike
The Public Service Alliance of Canada alleges the central bank violated a labour board order by deploying replacement staff.
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The Public Service Alliance of Canada, the union representing dozens of striking security guards at the Bank of Canada, has launched a second complaint at the Canada Industrial Relations Board alleging the central bank broke a labour order by deploying replacement workers.
The union's first complaint targeted the same issue, but the second filing signals an escalation in the dispute over staffing during the ongoing labour action. The CIRB is responsible for enforcing compliance with its orders in federal workplace disputes.
The facts
Who is striking at the Bank of Canada?
Security guards represented by the Public Service Alliance of Canada are striking at the Bank of Canada.
What is the union's complaint against the Bank of Canada?
The Public Service Alliance of Canada alleges the Bank of Canada violated a Canada Industrial Relations Board order by deploying replacement workers during the strike.
