module 8-9 Flashcards
voluntary recognition agreement
an agreement between a union and an employer providing that the employer recognizes the union as the bargaining agent for a group of employees.
union organizer
Is a member of union staff who directs an organizing campaign
unfair labour practice
a contravention of the relevant labour relations legislation by an employer, union or employee.
successor rights
Protect the rights of the union and any collective agreement if a business is sold
statutory freeze
A period when the employer is prohibited from making changes in the terms of employment unless the change is carrying on a “business as usual” basis.
representation vote
a secret ballot vote conducted by the Labour Relations Board to determine if employees want a union to represent them.
organizing committee
Is a group of employees who work on the campaign to sign up union members
organizing campaign
Consists of union activities to convince employees to become union members
open period
Time span within which a second union can apply for certification
making whole
attempts to put the innocent party in the position they would have been in if the legislation had not been violated.
Instrumentality
Perception that a union will be able to successfully help employees achieve desired terms and conditions in the workplace
independent contractor
Someone engaged in his or her own business
fourfold test
Determines if an individual is an employee by considering control, ownership of tools, opportunity for profit and risk of loss
dependent contractor
Someone who appears to be an independent contractor but it is economically dependent on a single organization
Decertification
the process by which a Labour Relations Board revokes the right granted to a union to represent employees and bargain on their behalf with the employer.
community of interest
Refers to the common characteristics regarding terms and conditions of work and the relationship to the employer for those in a proposed bargaining unit
certification process
A way for a union to obtain bargaining rights for employees by applying to a labour relations board
Nearshoring
Outsourcing of services to a close neighbour rather than overseas.
Multiculturalism
Ensures that all citizens can keep their identities, can take pride in their ancestry, and have a sense of belonging.
Human resources management system (HRMS)
use information technology to provide managers and employees with more accurate and timely information on HR programs and activities Equal employment opportunity Staffing Talent management and development Employee and labour realtions
Human capital
The collective value of the capabilities, knowledge, skills, life experiences, and motivation of an organizational workforce.
HR specialist
A person who has in-depth knowledge and expertise in a limited area of HR.
HR metrics
SpecifiC measures tied to HR performance indicators
Outsourcing
Business strategy that companies implement to focus on core functions in order to reduce cost
