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Opportunities: Employment and labour
Actions Tracking
Work with unions and others to determine if additional supports are required
Status: Actions Tracking
What we heard
There is a perception that unions are being forced out of the current economy and that this negatively impacts workers' safety.
Our plan
The recently completed Changing Workplaces Review included a comprehensive assessment of the Labour Relations Act, 1995 (LRA) and input from a wide range of business, labour, and advocacy groups as well as individuals. The final report was released in May 2017.
The government subsequently introduced Bill 148, Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act. An overview of the proposed changes to the LRA can be found here.
On October 19, 2017, Bill 148 passed Second Reading and was referred back to the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs for further consideration. More information about the bill and its status is available on the Legislative Assembly website.