Here’s an article on the TTC strike. Pay attention to how personalities and politics can influence industrial relations outcomes. This sort of internal union politicking is not uncommon–it is a natural result of the democratic process and, I would argue, not inherently unhealthy. Unfortunately, sometimes union politics can have spill-over effects on third parties, including public transit riders. What do you think?
David Doorey
Professor Doorey is a Full Professor of Work Law and Labour Relations at York University. He is Academic Director of Osgoode Hall Law School’s executive LLM Program in Labour and Employment Law and a Senior Research Associate at Harvard Law School’s Labor and Worklife Program. Professor Doorey is a graduate of Osgoode Hall Law School (LL.B., Ph.D), London School of Economics (LLM Labour Law), and the University of Toronto (B.A., M.I.R.).