ADM 2337 Lecture Notes - Lecture 14: Canada Industrial Relations Board, Card Check, Industrial Unionism

• School: University of Ottawa
• Department: Administration
• Course: ADM 2337
• Professor: Catherine Elliott

Document Summary

9 questions (class specific) chapter 14 the dynamics of labour relations government regulation of labour relations key legislation: The industrial relations dispute and investigation act (irdia) -1948. Incorporated rights from irdia, but more comprehensive. Canada industrial relations board also established to administer and enforce the code. Each province has a labour relations board that administers labour law (except quebec labour court and commissioners) Labour boards have representatives from both labour and management. E. g. , favoritism/unfair hr practices (e. g. , promotions, shifts) Seek a voice; represent employees, get involved. Initial organizational meeting: formation of in-house organizing committee: authorization cards, application to labour relations board. 5. receipt of certificate:(card- check or mandatory ballot: election of bargaining committee and negotiations for collective agreement. Emphasize current advantage in wages, benefits, or working conditions the employees may enjoy (but cannot promise better conditions- e. g. , more benefits if they don"t vote for a union)