June 2006
PSAC is not pleased by dwindling enthusiasm on Ekati's picket line, and is threatening to fine employees who work their jobs. Its message to those who don't toe the union line is coercive, but simple: Don't cross the line, pay the fine or do the time - in court.
May 2006
After negotiations between the Ekati diamond owner BHP Billiton, the Public Service Alliance of Canada and Union of Northern Workers broke off April 7, the union threatened workers who refused to strike with legal action to recoup wages earned during the strike.
As workers who have crossed the picket lines allege that the union is planning to fine them for their decision, PSAC is remaining tight lipped.
Public Service Alliance of Canada message to those who don't toe the union line is coercive, but simple: Walk the line, pay the fine or do the time (in a court hearing).
April 2006
John Mortimer, President, Canadian LabourWatch Association
No. And they’re not endorsed by a court
Nycole Turmel, President, Public Service Alliance of Canada
Yes. They protect collective bargaining
Nycole Turmel, Memo on fines, September 17, 2004
February 2006
The union that represents striking workers at the Sobey's store on South Albert Street is cracking the whip by levying fines against union members who have crossed picket lines and gone back to work.
The Public Service Alliance of Canada is making good on threats to fine members who refused to walk the picket line during the massive 2004 federal strike, marking the first time a union in Ontario has levied such fines.
