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@4D4DL894yrs4Y
No, most government workers are corrupt and lazy. They should be monitored 24/7 and fired if they aren't productive.
@9D536B21yr1Y
Yes, but only for non-essential services. Essential services should have labour courts to mediate strikes.
@4LM4WSK4yrs4Y
Yes, excluding Canada Post workers.
@8PS9XBV4yrs4Y
Yes, but they should stop whining and just work. The work will give them self satisfaction and possible reward. You're the one who needed a job, be grateful.
@9TNBDV82mos2MO
Yes, and the right to strike should not be infringed or revoked by governments, arbitrators, or anyone else.
@9WYDMSD4wks4W
Yes, but establish a labour court to prevent strikes but if workers want to go through with striking it is fully within their right. it is an act of protest and worker solidarity is something we should protect as that is what brings change to society and can help get rid of a horrible government in times of crisis like we have today.
@9RTSMX54mos4MO
They can strike as it is within their freedom rights to do that however, the government should have plans to keep these industries going when they do strike.
@9QZCYDN4mos4MO
Yes, but only for non-essential services. In addition, there needs to be more requirements to strike because people are striking over the tiniest things.
@9QQF6945mos5MO
it depends, which sector are we discussing - those who are considered to be essentials - for example, doctors, nurses etc. if they go on strike - that puts too much as risk. While they have protect their work rights and environment - the government should have a policy that may take care of them so they do not consider going on strike
@9KQCS2Z9mos9MO
Government jobs equate to job security which is not guaranteed in the private sector. Government workers have a golden pension, golden benefits and job security and this is worth at least 20 to 25% more than what average private sector equivalent jobs pay. STOP paying fat cat bureaucrats bonuses.
@9MLMKLWConservative6mos6MO
no government should have a union we should have a group of people that hold them accountable and fire them without pension when rules and laws are broken
@9MC4BQL7mos7MO
Yes, all people should be able to demand better wages. They should already be provided enough for so they don't have to though.
@9F3YN581yr1Y
Yes and ill do it again if I end up homeless with a federal job.
@9DTTBXP1yr1Y
All people should be allowed to strike but they should maintain a minimal level of service
@9D4R2DY1yr1Y
Yes, but only for non-essential services. Essential services should have a non-biased labour courts established to mediate strikes.
if the cause is reasonable or severe. otherwise no.
@8NW7V4J4yrs4Y
No government unions are an obvious conflict of interest.
@9GYSNHD1yr1Y
No, most government workers are corrupt and lazy and they should be monitored 24/7 and fired if they aren't productive.
@9GNXXXT1yr1Y
Yes, as it can be a release valve for workers to express frustrations, but there also needs to be a labour court or back to work legislation if the strike gets out of control.
@9FDR25L1yr1Y
No, but there should be a group of people to listen to their rights and work on it accordingly.
@9F5KMPV1yr1Y
Workers should be allowed to strike for whatever reason. If workers aren't satisfied with their working conditions, how much they are paid, company policy or however it may be they should be able to go on strike indefinitely until appropriate action is taken to meet their needs.
@95J9PCR2yrs2Y
Yes, but with limits for essential services
Yes, but the protest should only last up to a few days if these services are critical for our country to function properly.
@94CXG6G2yrs2Y
Yes, strikes are part of freedom of speech but if the workers cover an essential service that is needed to run a country it should be no more than 1 or 2 weeks every 6 months or so.
@945C4M22yrs2Y
Yes, but you've got to have the ability to break up a strike if it gets out of hand.
@93WL6VF2yrs2Y
Yes, but only for non-essential services. Also, the services that are considered essential and non-essential need to be better defined so the system is not exploited.
@GizemNew Democratic2yrs2Y
Yes, people should fullfill their needs about their work area, wage and rights
@93TM7X62yrs2Y
Yes, all workers should be allowed to strike
@93FG53G2yrs2Y
Yes, as there are legitimate concerns that do need to be heard, but some industries are incredibly important and deliver life-saving treatment (nurses, doctors) so we also need to do something about that as well that is in the best interests of both.
@9397NT22yrs2Y
No, work to rule is enough
@8VKD4HP3yrs3Y
Government should not have monopolies
@8VH2TZWConservative3yrs3Y
No, Unions have too much power. There should be no such thing as a full time union employee. It forces them to justify their positions existence even when things are going well.
@8VCS27H3yrs3Y
Yes, but only with good reason.
@8VC4CHC3yrs3Y
No, not without a supporting vote from the people in the country
@8VBTBZ53yrs3Y
Yes, but only for non-essential services. Also not during any provincial or national holidays
@8V95QN23yrs3Y
Yes, any sector should be allowed to strike
@8V8PKZ63yrs3Y
There needs to be a way of negotiating put in place that works without the need to strike
@8V8DZDVNew Democratic3yrs3Y
No, it should be an agreed upon algorithm based on a set percentage above living wage in the locality
@8V3LWHN3yrs3Y
Yes, you should be allowed to strike but not allowed to stop giving services if you’re an essential worker
@8TYWNDPNew Democratic3yrs3Y
Yes. But need better mediators and labour courts to try to preempt strikes
@8TYSCT9Conservative3yrs3Y
No, unless non-unionized private sector workers can strike, too
@8TXVXML3yrs3Y
No, and if it's non-essential, end it.
@8TWGQ65New Democratic3yrs3Y
I think government workers should have some method of taking a stand but I am conflicted by the need for essential services to continue during these periods.
@8TNDXCT3yrs3Y
Yes, all types of workers should be allowed to strike.
@8TJVR923yrs3Y
Yes, but not for police.
@8TJ9H5XLibertarian3yrs3Y
If it is absolutely necessary
@8TFB5L63yrs3Y
Rotating strikes to ensure there are still some working staff
@8TCHJB33yrs3Y
Yes, but if they do they recieve a pay cut
@8T8PGV93yrs3Y
yes and allow for multiple comeating unions
@8T88Q9Q3yrs3Y
Yes but forfeit all pay during the strike but keep their benefits while on strike.
Yes they should constantly until the government treats them better
No, nurses aren’t allowed to strike. You can strike in your off time
@8RJ5L744yrs4Y
Yes, all workers in any industry should be allowed to strike.
@8QVZRGH4yrs4Y
Yes, Government workers should be allowed to strike but must be peaceful and cause no harm to objects or people.
@8QMCDSX4yrs4Y
Are they protected by union agreements? If so, then it is a right. It depends on the issues...if it is to bring awareness and justice to wrong doing, then yes. If it is for wage increases then no, they already make substantially excellent wages. Greed serves no one!
@8PXK8WV4yrs4Y
Yes anyone should be able to strike regardless
@8PNRMDN4yrs4Y
No, make them essential workers so that the contract will be decided by an independent arbitrator.
@8PL36KS4yrs4Y
@8PGSP6Y4yrs4Y
i think they should be allowed to strike as long as the government did pay them or fired them for no reason.
@8PBZMK84yrs4Y
Yes, but essential services should be striking on a rotating basis and strikes should not be permitted during school year. Also, if a university strikes, students should get a pro-rated refund
@8PB7P2X4yrs4Y
Yes, if it's about that which has been empirically, and inductively or deductively assessed reasonably, accounting for all relevant factors and does not contradict itself, and caters to most people's needs and desires.
@8P9CY8Q4yrs4Y
Only if the government branch permits it, and it is not deemed an essential service.
@8P4P98S4yrs4Y
Yes, anyone should be allowed to strike if they feel bad about something they don't agree with.
@8P3F3JT4yrs4Y
Everyone in the government gets replaced by someone who is happy to do it for less, many goverment jobs phased out as no longer needed due to ubi , online automated services that replace service centers, goverment offices no longer needed, counsellors no longer needed as citizens can vote on all issues via an online vote/survey, goverment simply fullfills the wishes of the people
@8HYJT5G4yrs4Y
yes, but it most not turn violent
@8HVGNBV4yrs4Y
Yes, but essential services will have to strike on a rotational basis
@8D4X4PW4yrs4Y
Yes, any workers in any industry should be allowed to strike.
@8CRV6LZ4yrs4Y
Hours should be limited for essential workers if they are striking but it depends on the reason. For instance if it is due to a health and safety issue all of them should be able to strike, but if it is due to things such as a pay increase limited hours and restrictions on overtime seem more appropriate.
@9C7D8F91yr1Y
Yes and stop Messing with the post office their the only union u force back to work knock it off
@9C5PX63Conservative2yrs2Y
Yes, but they should not be fined if they want to cross the line to go back to work instead of striking.
No. Public sector employees should not be unionized. There should be legislative regulation of pay, benefits, etc
@99JZ5QK2yrs2Y
yes, but with limits for essential services. government workers should have the right to strike but only so long as they are not negatively impacting everyday life
@9983HDG2yrs2Y
yes, only if it's for a reasonable cause.
@997WWFB2yrs2Y
@9963C3Y2yrs2Y
yes, but not at the stake of others.
@98HT6QD2yrs2Y
Yes, like any other unionized worker. Military should also have a union. The are considered essential but they can strike in different ways like not following dress regulations or only operational objectives support only any other work can be refused.
@98647882yrs2Y
Yes but only for violations of their employment agreements.
@9862DL72yrs2Y
only if its going against their human rights
@98554TR2yrs2Y
No, get rid of the unions.
@97ZF8492yrs2Y
Most people don't have a nice cushy government job that pays fairly well and has every benefit know to man. If they don't like making 40K a year then maybe they should go work at a Wally Mart!
@97WPXL82yrs2Y
Government workers have a right to strike but their strike should not disrupt the flow of everyday living
@97WDKK82yrs2Y
Yes, all services should be allowed to strike
@96G4YCT2yrs2Y
depends on the severity of the situation
@958PJQ72yrs2Y
Yes, but they must keep doing their jobs
Yes, as it brings attention to underfunded services which might not be politically popular, and help finds political support for it.
@9CWYL541yr1Y
The majority of government workers shouldn't have a union.
@9CQJF7L1yr1Y
No, and abolish Unions. They were relevant when there was no work safety and employment laws to protect the individuals. Replace unions with oversight committees that ensure laws are respected.
@92274HB3yrs3Y
No rebelling against the ruler will lead to punishments
@8ZSJL5B3yrs3Y
Yes, any workers should be allowed to strike
@8Z47MQG3yrs3Y
i believe it depends and how severe it is. sometimes it’s all you can do to get your voice heard
yes, but only because protests such as strikes are part of our rights as Canadians
@8WZ4NMB3yrs3Y
Yes, but not for frivolous reasons
@8WSP544New Democratic3yrs3Y
They should be able to put a review that can be seen by the public so that a decision can be made by most people so that it suit everyone
@8VSNXFR3yrs3Y
This question is too ambiguous not all government workers are treated the same. Some have every right to strike and others have no right to complain about their jobs
Depending on the occupations and reason(s) for striking.
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