ECON 2T03 Chapter Notes - Chapter 14: Trade Union, Bargaining Unit, Bargaining Power
8 Mar 2018
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Unions and collective bargaining (cid:498)unions(cid:499) = collective organizations whose primary objective is to improve the well-being of their member: 2 basic types, craft unions, represents workers in a particular trade or occupation, e. g. construction, printing. Unions and collective bargaining in canada: union agreements may influence the wages and working conditions of unorganized workers in the same industry, urban areas or regions. Factors influencing union growth and incidence: union density = union membership as a % of paid workers, collective agreement coverage = % of paid workers whose wages and working conditions are covered by a collective agreement. The legislative framework governing unionization and collective bargaining . Textbook read: reducing the demand for unions, union growth by reducing competition from lower labour costs s, social programs (e. g. welfare, healthcare) may have offsetting effects. In canada, more union density rose during the postwar period and majorly increases in employment standards. Union objectives (cid:498)union objectives(cid:499) = refer to goals of the organization.
