Labour disruptions can significantly affect producers

MLT Aikins contributes a monthly insight for the Western Producer’s “Ask a Lawyer” column. The Western Producer is a leading agriculture industry publication targeted for Western Canadian farmers and ranchers. It covers the latest developments in agricultural news, production, technology, markets, finance, livestock and rural lifestyles.
Labour disruptions both within and outside the agricultural sector can have significant and lasting implications for agricultural producers. Understanding when a union is in a legal position to strike and the implications of that strike on your operations is important to ensuring that your facilities, equipment and product will be protected in the event of labour disruptions.
In November’s article, MLT Aikins lawyers Amy Gibson and Zoe Johansen-Hill discuss the requirements that must be met in order for a union to strike, restrictions on when replacement workers can be used and how labour disruptions can affect agricultural operations.
Read the complete article on the Western Producer.
Note: This article is of a general nature only and is not exhaustive of all possible legal rights or remedies. In addition, laws may change over time and should be interpreted only in the context of particular circumstances such that these materials are not intended to be relied upon or taken as legal advice or opinion. Readers should consult a legal professional for specific advice in any particular situation.




