LABR 3Q97 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Union Representative, Business Unionism, Labour Candidates And Parties In Canada
26 Nov 2016
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One of the fastest growing segments of the canadian labour movement. Different approach to organizing, bargaining and representation. Can be at odds with mainstream approach. Discourses of professionalism figure is key within these unions. Tool to advance the professional interests of its members and mechanisms in collective agreements designed to uphold standards in the workplace. Professional institutes of the public service of canada (pipsc) 57,000. Represent scientist, engineers, architects, auditors, nurses, and information technology professionals. Association of management, administrative and professional crown employees of ontario (amapceo) 12,000 members (second largest union of ontario public service) National union of the canadian association of university teachers (nucaut) In 2012 21 university faculty associations across canada were members of nucaut. International federation of professional and technical engineers (ifpte) Represent engineers, scientists, supervisors and finance specialist. Sociological heightened educational requirements, specialized skills and an elevated perception of social class or prestige.
