Hydro-Québec Wins Tribunal Ruling Against Union Tactics

0:00The administrative labor tribunal just sided with Hydro Quebec in a quick ruling against pressure tactics from a local branch of the Canadian Union of public employees for skilled workers. This happened after actions on April 22 and 23 during strike preparations. The tribunal called the moves illegal and ordered union members to stop immediately, saying they risked cutting off public services. These tactics included using company vehicles and gear for non-work stuff, refusing over time, skipping work tablets for job assignments and blocking. Doors and paths and buildings. Things got wild with locked entrances using electrical cables, trash dumped by a manager's car, and even a company's snowmobile hung from a boom truck. The disruptions hit hard, slowing down operations across Quebec, and leaving folks without essential power services. Judge Francois-Bobien pointed out how these coordinated moves, blocking access, dragging feet on tasks, messing with equipment, were rolled out. Province-wide in just two days, the union even bragged on its website about big mobilization sending a message to the boss.

1:07Now the ruling heads disappear your court, making it enforceable like a full judgment, with contempt charges possible for anyone who ignores it. Hydro-Quebec called these old school tactics, regrettable and stressed, following the rules on pressure during talks. They're gearing up to safeguard sites, staff, and customers to keep the lights on steady. This has been Canada News Today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with The Story.