Thomas Wilson Crothers (Minister of Labour)
Unionist
Mr. CROTHERS:
In several cases it has been held by courts that as the Act provides for an investigation of disputes between employers and employees, immediately there is a strike that relationship no longer exists. If a number of men went on strike yesterday, for instance, and applied for a board to-day, under this decision of the courts they would not be entitled to a board because the relationship of master and servant, had ceased. This amendment aims at placing them in a position to apply for a board even after they have gone on a strike or lockout.
Topic: INDUSTRIAL DISPUTES INVESTIGATION ACT AMENDMENT.