MHR 522 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Ontario Public Service Employees Union, Rand Formula, Union Democracy
17 Oct 2017
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Networks of labour organizations: local unions, parent unions, local/regional labour councils, provincial federations, national federation. May be made up of one or more certification units. Foundation of union democracy: participation, elections, representation, according to own internal structure, (cid:862)lightly(cid:863) regulated olrb (cid:862)status(cid:863) rules. Internal structure: union executive, shop stewards, business agents, other staff, etc. Functions: dealing with workplace problems or grievances, collective bargaining, political or social activity. Lavigne vs. ontario public service employees union, 1991. Teachers objected to union dues going to support a particular political party. Supreme court of canada ruled that unions must be allowed to pursue legitimate political and social goals that go beyond collective bargaining. The ability to opt-out of paying dues would strongly weaken that ability. Furthermore, the union support of a particular political party does not preclude individual democratic expression. Bill c-377 an act to amend the income tax act (requirements for labour organizations)
