Lre Flashcards
definition of labour relations?
narrow definition is the relationship between a union and employer in a workplace … Or the study of a unionized workplace.
what is the difference between labour relations and HRM?
HRM is different in that it appkies more broadly to both unionized and non-union workplaces and labour relations is more specific to a union workplace. HRM focus is more much on non union workplaces, and focuses on non union dynamics
describe the average union worker in Canada
it would more likely be a women in a service producing industry like health care , education and gov’t. jobs that are public sector and heavily represented by women.
what are six reasons to study labour relations?
understanding the history of labour movement recognition that unions are still relevant the need for labour relations and hr professionals understanding the rules governing lab relations systems work is a fundamental part if human life as well all perform work in some way. union relevance ebbs and flows… regardless, the employment relationship continues.
what are key pieces of labour relations legislation?
occupational health and safety, provincial labour codes, federal labour codes , human rights code
how do you determine if an employer is covered by federal labour code ?
if the employer’s activities cross provincial boundaries, than the employer is federally regulated (rail.system, banks, air transport , radio and telephone, crown.corporations )
what are mandatory elements that each code must contain ?
minimum term in collective agreement, 1 year procedures for work stoppages ie picketing establishment of grievance resolution procedures definition of unfair labour practices establishment of lab relations board to administer and enforce lab relations legislation
what is labour?
the portion of the population that trades time for wages to support itself
does labour excersice substantive control over how work is organized or performed?
no
what is capital
capitalists do not need to perform labour to support themselves as they draw income from investments they have purchases with thier capital
how is employment an economic relationship?
duties and obligations of employers and employees are assymentrical, ER orders, EE obeys, employers seek to profit, so they cheapen and intensify labour to increase profits, different interests - employers interest lies in maximizing profits while employees try to maximize wages
how is employment a social relationship
by accepting employment, workers are accepting managerial authority and agreeing to comply with managerial rules
what is a labour market?
where employers buy and and workers sell their capacity to work, price is wage rate, commodity is human effort and knowledge
what are some challenges for employers in turning capacity to work into actual work?
characteristics of each worker may not be apparent, employers is only buying ability to work, whether the worker will produce is uncertain
what are employers common law obligations?
work and remuneration, per thieir agreement, reasonable notice of termination, safe worksite
employees common law obligations/>
good faith and fidelity, (ee must operate with employers best interests in mind) duty to obey, competently perform work (gross incompetence will void employment contract,) provide resignation notice,
describe the nature of the common law employment relationship?
it is lopsided… the employees obligations are much more expansive than the employers, focus is on exhange of money for work in pursuit of employers interestests, abiliy to enforce the obligations must be settled through the courts, a barrier for workers who have less resources
what are the five roles the state plays in labour relations?
1.regulative role - regulate relations between employees and employers, develop labour laws
2.employer role - the state is also an employer to civil servents, teachers, healtcare workers, police, etc
3.facilitative role - provide support servcies that assist both parties - education on codes of practice, mediation services
4.structural role - shaping the economic and financial constraints for employers, shaping labour market conditions
5,constitutive role - the state shapes and enforces rules and rights which form basis of economic activity - ie the employment relation treated as a contract of service r
which state roles operate close to the surface?
employer, regulative and facilitative
true or false - the state is a neutral party in labour relations
false - its policies are formed by goverment that have broad ideologies that shapes policies and which decisions they make. for ex, a more pro-labour goverment will have policies that shift the balance between worker and employer
