HRM 3422 Chapter Notes - Chapter 12: Canadian Union Of Public Employees, New Public Management, Growth Factor

• School: York University
• Department: Human Resources Management
• Course: HRM 3422
• Professor: Indira Somwaru

Document Summary

Significant industry: public sector is an important component in canada"s labour force. Highly unionized: public sector employees are four times more likely to be unionized than private sector employees. Important part of the labour movement in canada: public sector unions emerged as the largest unions in canada. Different legislative framework: special laws govern labour-management relations in the public sector. Role of government: in public sector bargaining, the government is an umpire and. As employer, it is a party to collective bargaining. As umpire, it is required to be neutral in the bargaining process employer. Government role in canada is changing from neutral role to a party of direct interest. Imperfect labour market: public services are often offered in non-competitive markets e. g. nurses, teachers, firefighters etc. , may be near monopolies. Some services are public goods: items whose consumption does not reduce the amount available to others.