Film, TV and digital media workers applaud proposed bill to settle work disputes

TORONTO - Representatives from the film, television and digital media sectors and their union representatives gathered today at Queen's Park to support a private member's bill that would ensure disputes arising from their collective agreements can be resolved at the Ontario Labour Relations Board. The bill was introduced by Peter Tabuns, NDP MPP for Toronto Danforth. Currently, producers and unions can end up in prolonged court arguments debating jurisdiction rather than just settling the dispute. "When this bill becomes law, producers and unions alike will have a fair and legally-binding dispute resolution mechanism to see them through contract disagreements." Jim...