Good news out of Fredericton on the labour front today. Government officials have no plan to appeal a Court of Queen’s Bench ruling from last month that affects casual workers. On June 17, a judge ruled the definition of employee in the Public Service Labour Relations Act violates the Charter of Rights and Freedoms by excluding casual workers from collective bargaining.
The Province has 12 months to amend the legislation. Officials in Fredericton say they are working with union leaders to adress their concerns and will continue to do so as changes are made.
