Dear Editor,
Can someone say what specific Labour Laws were violated by Rusal in their decision to dismiss employees following their unilateral withdrawal of Labour? As I understand it the right to strike could only be exercised in compliance with any existing procedures in collective Labour Agreements or any Law to that effect which is clearly stated in Section 8(1)(7) of the Termination of Employment and Severance Pay Act.
So, based on the law, I would assume that the withdrawal of labour outside of this Section clearly constitutes a breach of contract that can result in dismissal.
I may be wrong, but if there are any other requirements to the contrary please advise.
Yours faithfully,
D. Sookdeo
