Mr. Chair, I would like to thank President William Brehl, my friend Phil Benson, and Mr. Smith for coming, and not only for coming here but in fact for the work you do. Any time a bill has come to the committee, you have always taken a leadership role.
Will, you are a great ambassador here on the Hill. I thank you for doing that.
On the other hand, it's very emotional for me when you raise the issue today of the workers. I came to this country in 1984 not speaking a word of English. I went through working with unions, to being a professional, to being a manager, to having my own business, and to today, sitting here representing the constituents of Newton—North Delta.
One thing I noticed is that if workers can go to their respective employment places without fear of being fired, they will be able to perform better. If that sword is hanging, you won't see that output there. Plus, it's a health and safety risk to their personal lives and to many other things.
Today you raise this issue. It's a very good issue. In fact, I already raised it with Transport Canada.
Bill, I would like to ask you about this, because I have had some interaction with your members, the Teamsters unions, in the Vancouver area, and I have heard similar complaints or similar concerns. Your members are concerned when it comes to non-punitive reporting to the companies without fear of retaliation, like being fired.
Do you agree that this is still out there?