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On Strike
BASIC RIGHTS DURING A STRIKE
  • Right to peaceful picketing.

  • Can engage customers, hand out leaflets, and try to convince them to shop elsewhere.

  • Right to get another job while strike continues.

  • Right to picket, and get another job.

  • Don't quit if it is your intention to return to work at Superstore when the strike is over.

  • Right to return to work at Superstore/Liquorstore when strike is over.

  • Law firm Chivers Kanee Carpenter retained to represent picketers.

  • Unlawful for company to pay more to scabs crossing picket line.

  • Right to "charge" scabs under Union constitution.

  • Right to a fair hearing for those who cross picket lines.

  • Right for them to hire own lawyers.

  • Some employees already asking for scabs to have large fines and pay legal costs.

  • Fines and legal costs may be pursued in court.

  • If there is a strike, the workplace has no representation, no contract, therefore you cannot file a grievance for discipline or dismissal, or any other unfair management behavior.

  • We can not help you if you are scabbing in the store.

  • You have a general right to quit at any time - better to do this than cross the picket line!
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