Canadian Border Employees—-Strike

[Sharphooks]

Any predictions on how long this strike will last?

Asking for a friend

 

[sasqman]

Probably a while, but they are essential service so at least the border crossings won't be closed....... if we are ever allowed to go down again

 

[Sharphooks]

So what does “essential” mean? If they’re on strike, doesn’t that mean there won’t be any of them manning their stations and border traffic will come to a screeching halt?

 

[sasqman]

So what does “essential” mean? If they’re on strike, doesn’t thast mean there won’t be any of them manning their stastions and border traffic will come to a screeching halt?

Much like nurses. Essential means they have to stay open. But usually services slow down as they are allowed to rotate staff and stike.

Here is the article I read a couple days ago.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/cbsa-strike-vote-border-1.6118764

As of today though, they are back in talks apparently.

 

[Sharphooks]

Thanks for that, sasqman