COMM 211 Lecture Notes - Lecture 13: Canadian Labour Congress, Collective Agreement, Absenteeism
Document Summary
A union is an organization with the legal authority to represent workers, negotiate the terms and conditions of employment with the employer, and administer the collective agreement. Collective agreement is a contract negotiated between the union and employer, outlining terms and conditions of employment. Perceived union instrumentality (beliefs about what unions can do for an employee) Employees who want to become managers may believe union membership damages their chances for promotion. Approximately 77% of unionized employees perceived that the presence of a union was important for receiving fair treatment from their employer. Only 1/5 of non-union employees reported that they were interested in being unionized. The practice of unions seeking to improve the wages, hours, and working conditions in a businesslike manner. Recognizes that a union can survive only if it delivers a needed service to its member. Characteristic of unions seeking to further members" interests by influencing the social, economic, and legal policies of governments.
