About 100 Stelco workers rally in Hamilton, alleging 175 layoffs were unjust and illegal
Key points
- About 100 workers rallied outside Stelco's Hamilton plant
- Workers allege the layoff of 175 was unjust and illegal and demand reinstatement
- Parent Cleveland-Cliffs said it planned to lay off as many as 500 workers; Industry Minister would meet the CEO if the 175 are recalled
About 100 steel workers and union supporters rallied outside Stelco's Hamilton plant on Thursday, alleging the layoff of 175 workers was unjust and illegal and calling for their reinstatement. Parent Cleveland-Cliffs said late last month it planned to lay off as many as 500 workers amid the US-Canada trade war. Industry Minister Mélanie Joly said she would accept a meeting with the CEO if he brings back the 175 laid-off workers. The claims of unjust and illegal layoffs have not been established.
Tip: Canadian employers planning large-scale layoffs may wish to review local employment standards and mass-termination notice requirements in advance.
What employers should do
- Review local employment standards and mass-termination notice requirements before large layoffs
- Keep records of layoff decisions and communications
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