MANA 366 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Rand Formula, Socioeconomic Status, Canadian Union Of Public Employees
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Typically advocates of a philosophy of social justice: standard setting influence. Union size: the relative size of unions in canada is a rough measure of their power and influence as organizations, the largest unions are public-sector unions, the largest union is the cupe. Union affiliation: federations, local, provincial, national (canada), international (all over the world) Changes to the mandate will frequently involve renewing it by holding another membership meeting and voting while management can make faster decisions as the situation changes. Designed to put the principles of participation and democracy into action. The structure the three bodies: union executive. Elected to run the local: shop stewards. Significant role in contract negotiations and grievance handling. The local union carries out three major functions: dealing with workplace problems or grievances, collective bargaining, political or social activity. Local"s representation efficacy - two issues: influence of agent"s role, membership participation.