Collective Bargaining Rights

Question 1

Voluntary Recognition Agreement

Answer 1

An agreement between a union and an employer providing that the employer recognizes the union as the bargaining agent for employees

Question 2

Certification Process

Answer 2

a way for a union to obtain bargaining rights for employees by applying to the Labour Relations board

Question 3

Fourfold Test

Answer 3

Determines if an individual is an employee by considering:

• Control
• Ownership of tools
• Opportunity for profit
• Risk of loss

Question 4

Dependent Contractor

Answer 4

Is someone who appears to be an independent contractor, but it economically dependent on a single organization

Question 5

Decertification

Answer 5

The process through which a union’s right to represent employees is terminated by the Labour Relations board

Question 6

Open Period

Answer 6

the time frame in which a second union can apply for certification

Question 7

Community of Interest

Answer 7

Refers to the common characteristics regarding terms and conditions of work and the relationship to the employer for those in a proposed bargaining unit

Question 8

Representation Vote

Answer 8

A secret ballot vote to determine if employees want a union to represent them

Question 9

Statutory Freeze

Answer 9

a period when the employer is prohibited from making changes in the terms of employment, unless the charge is carrying on business as usual

Question 10

“Making Whole”

Answer 10

Attempts to put the innocent party in the position they would have been in if the legislation had not been violated

Question 11

Successor Rights

Answer 11

Protect the rights of the union and any collective agreement if a business is sold