La FISA réagit à la décision de la Cour suprême dans le dossier de la Loi 15 sur les régimes de retraite.
FISA reacts to the Supreme Court’s decision on Bill 15.
Quebec City, April 11, 2024 – The Fédération indépendante des syndicats autonomes (FISA) welcomes the Supreme Court of Canada’s (SCC) decision not to allow an appeal of the Quebec Court of Appeal’s May 10, 2023 ruling on the constitutionality of the provisions of the Act to promote the financial health and sustainability of municipal sector defined-benefit pension plans (Bill 15) for active members. However, FISA welcomes the Supreme Court’s decision not to allow an appeal for retired members.
In a judgment handed down on May 10, 2023, the Court of Appeal ruled that the provisions of Bill 15 did not constitute a substantial obstacle to freedom of association and the bargaining process for active members. On the other hand, it ruled that the provisions dealing with retired members impeded the latter’s rights.
Both the Quebec government, on behalf of retired members, and FISA have asked the Supreme Court for permission to appeal.
“We welcome the Supreme Court’s decision not to hear the case of our active participants. We represent dedicated staff, and they deserve to be treated fairly and with respect for their rights under our charters and collectively signed agreements,” says Réal Pleau, President of FISA.
Ultimately, FISA maintains its interpretation, and has since December 2014, that the provisions of Law 15 violated workers’ rights.
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