ADM 2337 Lecture Notes - Lecture 14: Union Shop, United Steelworkers, Canada Labour Code

• School: University of Ottawa
• Department: Administration
• Course: ADM 2337
• Professor: Catherine Elliott

Document Summary

The industrial relations disputes and investigation act (idria) - 1948. Canadian industrial relations board also established to administer and enforce the code. Each province has a labour relations board that administers labour law (except. Labour boards have representatives from both labour and management (appointed) Ex: favouritism/unfair hr practices (ex: promotions, shifts) Initial organizational meeting: employee/union contract, formation of in-house organizating committee: authorization cards, application to labour relations board, receipt of certificate (card-check or mandatory ballot, election of bargaining committee and negotiations for collective agreement. Emphasize current advantages in wages, benefits, or working conditions the employees may enjoy (but cannot promise better conditions - ex: more benefits - if they don"t vote for a union) Try to influence employees" opinions - ex: can emphasize that employees can speak directly with management about issues. What can"t they do? (prohibited by law) Cannot interfere with the labour relations process or certification. Cannot dismiss, discipline or threaten employees who wish to join the union.