Chapter 12

Question 1

Key mandates of canadas labour law

Answer 1

• right for employees to organize, join union
• bargaining in good faith
• requirement for collective agreement
• prohibition of strikes
• prohibition of unfair practices
• mandatory conciliation process

Question 2

unfair labour practices- management

Answer 2

• interference with union activity by employees
• participating in union
• changing work
• refusing to bargain in good faith

Question 3

unfair labour practices-union

Answer 3

• conducting union business on company time
• refusing to bargain in good faith
• discrimination against union members
• intimidating employees

Question 4

Goals of labour unions

Answer 4

• obtain economic benefit
• social unionism
• ensure job security
• provide a cushion against layoffs

Question 5

Labour relations process

Answer 5

1. desire to unionize
2. union organizing campaign
3. union recognition process
4. preparing to negotiate
5. collective bargaining

Question 6

Reasons employees unionize

Answer 6

• job dissatisfaction
• lack of job security
• unfair administration policies
• perceived inequities in pay
• lack of advancement

Question 7

Union recognition

Answer 7

• voluntary recognition (doesnt require 3rd party)
• regular certification( automatic, representative vote)
• pre hearing vote (to engage support)

Question 8

Contract approval process

Answer 8

1. conciliation
2. mediation
3. strike
4. replacement workers
5. picket

Question 9

Contract Provisions include:

Answer 9

• compensation rates
• hours of work and overtime pay
• restrictions on contracting out
• health and safety
• contract expiration date
• no strike
• union recognition clause
• union security clause
• grievance procedure

Question 10

Grievance Procedure

Answer 10

1. employee gives written grievance to supervisor
2. discussion by griever
3. discussion by senior management and top union
4. arbitration