VANCOUVER – Late on Friday, the Supreme Court of British Columbia granted an injunction sought by Telus against the Telecommunications Workers Union (TWU) over the union’s picketing practices.
The injunction is to ensure safe access to the company’s locations and its customers’ locations in British Columbia, says Telus
The injunction prevents TWU union members from:
* Picketing at, on or near Telus’ premises or customers’ premises in a manner that blocks, obstructs or impedes access to and from the premises.
* Impeding, blockading or obstructing persons adjacent to or in the vicinity of all Telus locations and customer locations in B.C.
* Trespassing at these same locations.
* Aiding or abetting, counseling, supporting, encouraging or conspiring with others to bring about any of the acts referenced above.
"This is a very broad and positive ruling that gives Telus the ability we need to ensure our team members can safely come to work and serve our customers," said Audrey Ho, vice-president of Telus legal services, in a press release. "It also means our customers will be able to carry on their business without the interference of TWU members on picket lines."
As reported by www.cartt.ca, Telus employees went on strike on Thursday after the company imposed its latest contract offer on its workers, who have been without a new contract for over four years.
