MHR 523 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Labor Management Relations Act Of 1947, Bargaining Unit, Business Unionism
14 Dec 2016
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Introduction to labour relations: labour union (union) a recognized association of employees collective voice in dealing with management, labour-management relations. Ongoing interactions between labour unions and management: collective bargaining agreement a formal agreement regarding terms and conditions of employment, bargaining unit. Purposes group of employees recognized for collective bargaining purposes: to provide a common set of rules for fair negotiations, to protect public interest by preventing impact of labour disputes. Ca(cid:374)ada"s la(cid:271)our la(cid:449)s: co(cid:373)(cid:373)o(cid:374) chara(cid:272)teristi(cid:272)s: union certification procedures, minimum one-year collective agreements, procedures preceding legal strike/lockout, no strikes/lockouts during life of contract interpretation disputes settled by arbitration, prohibition of unfair labour practices, establishment of labour relations board. The labour movement in canada today: the primary goal: obtain economic benefits and improved treatment for their members. It may involve lobbying for legislative changes: business unionism: Emphasis on economic and welfare goals social (reform) unionism: activities aimed at influencing government economic and social policies. Membership trends: canadian unions refocusing on:
