BUSM 1100 Lecture Notes - Canadian Auto Workers, Canadian Union Of Public Employees, Business Unionism
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13 jurisdiction: provincial/territorial 90% of labour-management relations, federal 10% 2 general purposes: provide a common set of rules for fair negotiations, protect public interest by preventing impact of labour disputes from inconveniencing the public. Requirement that collective agreement be in force for a minimum of one year. Procedures must followed by one or both parties before a strike or lockout is legal. Prohibition of strikes or lockouts during life of collective agreement. Requirement that disputes over matters arising from interpretation of collective agreement be settled by final and binding arbitration. Prohibition of certain specified unfair practices on the part of labour and management. Primary goal of unions active in canada is to obtain economic benefits and improved treatment for their members. Business unionism activities of labour union focusing on economic and welfare issues, including pay, benefits, job security and working conditions. Health care, education, libraries, social services, etc. Bcgeu community health, community social service, child care.
