Canadian Labour Movement Flashcards
1
Q
What is a scab?
A
When someone takes a job during a strike
- It increases violence
- Strikes are shorter when you don’t allow scabs
2
Q
What is PC1003?
A
- It gave unions the right to legal recognition & the right to bargain on behalf of their members
- Key piece of labour legislations
3
Q
What is the Rand Formula?
A
- Key foundation for union growth
- Gave unions a financial foundation
- Everyone has to pay for union dues even though you’re not part of a union, but you will benefit from the unions benefits
4
Q
What is the Public Service Staff Relations Act (PSSR)?
A
-It allowed government employees to join unions
5
Q
What is the Common Front?
A
Representing government, education and health workers, negotiated 20 weeks of fully paid maternity, 10 weeks leave when parents adopted a child, and five days of paternity leave!
6
Q
Who puts pressure on unions today?
A
Globalization & NAFTA.
