BU354 Lecture Notes - Lecture 16: Best Alternative To A Negotiated Agreement, Arbitration Clause, Final Offer
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Chapter 16: labour relations: intro 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 group of employees recognized for collective bargaining purposes, ca(cid:374)ada"s la(cid:271)our laws. Purpose: to provide a common set of rules for fair negotiations, to protect public interest by preventing impact of labour disputes. Primary goal: is to obtain economic benefits and improved treatment for their members: most unions today also become involved in broader political and social issues affecting their members. It may involve lobbying for legislative changes pertaining to these issues. This union philosophy, with its emphasis on economic and welfare goals, has become known as business unionism. Activities aimed at influencing government economic and social policies are known as social (reform) unionism.
