Exam Review Specific Flashcards
What is a common reason for unionization?
worker disatisfaction
Do the majority of Canadians believe unions are positive for society?
Yes
What is seniority?
The length of time someone has been a member of the union.
What is the negotiation process between union and management called?
Collective bargaining
What is the process where money is automatically deducted from a unionized worker’s pay?
Union dues
Are flexible/unfixed hours a characteristic of percarious work?
No
What are the external influences on IR?
Legal, economic, ecological, political legislative actions, the organization, the job
When can unions strike?
When the term of the CA has expired
What management strategy believes unionization is a democratic right?
Union acceptance
What is likely to happen when parties negotiate for the first time?
They will have unrealistic expectations
Who is represented by a CA?
Employees in one bargaining unit
What is the term for priority in rehiring?
Recall rights
What is a wildcat strike?
An illegal strike during the term of the CA
What is bumping?
When senior employees pass their layoff to more junior employees
What is work to rule?
A special kind of strike where employees slow down productivity by doing the minimum standard of their job.
