Score a victory for Canadian labour law. Not often I'd say that, but at least it trumps international union constitutions. This means that the CN strike is legal.
However, it appears that back-to-work legislation might be around the corner. This is no surprise in the railway sector, as it has been past six times before, most recently in 1995. A minority parliament might be the only thing stopping it. The NDP flatly opposes it, while the Liberals and Bloc have yet to declare the opinions. I'd hope the Bloc would oppose such action, though I'm not sure the Liberals would. Of course, we all know where the Tories stand.
In the meantime, the two sides will meet with Elizabeth MacPherson, the federal government’s chief labour mediator.
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