Archived Report of the Study on Work Stoppages in the Federal Private Sector
The report examines the causes that influence the risk, frequency and duration of work stoppages in businesses and undertakings covered by Part I of the Canada Labour Code. Wide-ranging consultations were held with key stakeholders to identify options acceptable to both labour and management that would reduce the incidence and impact of work stoppages with a view to fostering a competitive Canadian economy. The study reviews the current industrial relations situation in Canada and the likely developments in the foreseeable future, and identifies the sectors and regions at greatest risk of increased work stoppages.
- Biographical Note
- Acknowledgements
- Executive Summary
- Chapter 1: Introduction
- Chapter 2: Person Days Not Worked in the Federal Private Sector
- Section I: Canada's Work Stoppage Record on the International Scene
- Section II: Relative Contribution of Federal Private Sector to National Totals of PDNW
- Section III: Statistical Analysis of Person Days Not Worked in the Federal Private Sector
- Addendum: Employees in the Federal and Provincial Sector: Technical Note
- Chapter 3: Causes of Work Stoppages and Their Economic Impacts
- Section I: Stakeholder and Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) Personnel Views on Causes of Work Stoppages
- Section II: Analysis of Causes of Work Stoppages and the Collective Bargaining Processes
- Section III: Predicting Work Stoppages
- Section IV: Economic Impacts of Work Stoppages
- Chapter 4: Options to Reduce the Risk, Frequency and Duration of Work Stoppages
- Section I: Neutral Options
- Section II: Options (Neutral) Affecting Duration of Work Stoppages
- Section III: Non-Neutral Options
- Addendum 4-1: Existing Provisions in the Canada Labour Code and Non-legislative measures to Reduce Work Stoppages
- Chapter 5: Challenges and Best Practices -Transforming the Adversarial Relationship to a Collaborative One
- Chapter 6: Consensus Options
- Chapter 7: Conclusions
- Appendix A - Terms of Reference
- Appendix B - List of Participants
- Appendix C - Summary of Tables and Charts
- Appendix D - Abbreviations
- Appendix E - Bibliography
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