BU354 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Trade Union, Bargaining Unit, Secret Ballot
Labour Relations
Labour Union: an officially recognized association of employees practising a similar trade or
employed in the same company or industry who have joined together to present a united front
and collective voice in dealing with management
Labour-Management Relations: the ongoing interactions between labour unions and
management in organizations
Collective Agreement (Union Contract): a formal agreement between an employer and the
union representing a group of its employees regarding terms and conditions of employment
Collective Bargaining: negotiations between a union and an employer to arrive at a mutually
acceptable collective agreement
Bargaining Unit: the group of employees in a firm, a plant, or an industry that has been
recognized by an employer or certified by a Labour Relations Board (LRB) as appropriate for
collective bargaining purposes
Canada’s labour laws have two general purposes:
- to provide a common set of rules for fair negotiations
- to protect the public interest by preventing the impact of labour disputes from
inconveniencing the public
Business Unionism: the activities of labour unions focusing on economic and welfare issues,
including pay and benefits, job security, and working conditions
Social (Reform) Unionism: Activities of unions directed at furthering the interest of their
members by influencing the social and economic policies of governments at all levels, such as
speaking out on proposed legislative reforms
Craft Union: Traditionally, a labour organization representing workers practising the same craft
or trade, such as carpentry or plumbing
Industrial Union: a labour organization representing all workers eligible for union membership
in a particular company or industry, including skilled tradespersons
Local: a group of unionized employees in a particular location
Union Steward: a union member elected by workers in a particular department or area of a firm
to act as their union representative
-Globalization is transforming the dynamics of labour relations in Canada
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Document Summary
Labour union: an officially recognized association of employees practising a similar trade or employed in the same company or industry who have joined together to present a united front and collective voice in dealing with management. Labour-management relations: the ongoing interactions between labour unions and management in organizations. Collective agreement (union contract): a formal agreement between an employer and the union representing a group of its employees regarding terms and conditions of employment. Collective bargaining: negotiations between a union and an employer to arrive at a mutually acceptable collective agreement. Bargaining unit: the group of employees in a firm, a plant, or an industry that has been recognized by an employer or certified by a labour relations board (lrb) as appropriate for collective bargaining purposes. To provide a common set of rules for fair negotiations. To protect the public interest by preventing the impact of labour disputes from inconveniencing the public.
