Strikes lose all meaning when the government can just force the workers back to work whenever it becomes inconvenient. Disruption is the whole point of a strike. It reminds people why the job is important, and forces companies to negotiate with workers. Neoliberal ghouls are gutting fundamental worker rights in Canada.
Oh and guess owns a massive chunk of Air Canada? It's Brookfield. And by extension… oh look, it’s Mark Carney. Funny how ‘national interest’ always aligns with his portfolio.
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Canadian jobs minister intervenes in Air Canada strike, orders flight attendants back to work
https://www.cnn.com/2025/08/16/business/air-canada-strike-governmentStrikes lose all meaning when the government can just force the workers back to work whenever it becomes inconvenient. Disruption is the whole point of a strike. It reminds people why the job is important, and forces companies to negotiate with workers. Neoliberal ghouls are gutting fundamental worker rights in Canada.
Oh and guess owns a massive chunk of Air Canada? It's Brookfield. And by extension… oh look, it’s Mark Carney. Funny how ‘national interest’ always aligns with his portfolio.
How do you force someone back to work?
using the threat of being fired