NDP stands in solidarity with United Steelworkers fighting for their rights « Canada’s NDP

August 9, 2024 at 7:30 am  Federal, Politics

NDP Labour critic Matthew Green (Hamilton Centre) and NDP critic for Disability Inclusion Bonita Zarrillo (Port Moody—Coquitlam) issued the following statement:

“As New Democrats we stand strong in solidarity with the United Steelworkers union (USW) members at Telus who are currently facing unjust and challenging conditions due to the company’s return-to-office directive.

The urgent application filed by the USW with the British Columbia Supreme Court is a crucial step to protect the rights of these workers. The proposed changes from Telus threaten to cause significant harm, particularly to women, individuals with families, those providing elder care, and members with disabilities.

It is unacceptable for employees to be forced into making such difficult decisions that could impact their personal and professional lives. The At-Home Agent program has been in effect for years and has been very successful – it’s not something new. This decision is nothing more than another union-busting tactic to offshore good Canadian jobs to Telus International.

The USW’s fight to maintain remote work arrangements and prevent undue pressure on workers is not just a matter of legal rights, but of fairness and respect for the workforce and creating better work-life balance for families.

New Democrats fully support their efforts and urge Telus to reconsider its stance, prioritizing the well-being and rights of its employees.”

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