A day after a mediator was appointed in a labour dispute involving Canada Post workers, the union representing the workers is taking the federal government to court.
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers will file a constitutional challenge in Ontario Superior Court arguing Bill C89 violated the rights of workers.
Rotating strikes began October 21st, 2018 and ended November 27th with the back-to-work legislation.
CUPW National President Mike Palecek says the government can't legislate labour peace.
The union claims Canada Post created a 'false emergency' over a backlog of parcels but the union denies there is a huge backlog.