HROB 2100 Study Guide - Final Guide: Labor Management Relations Act Of 1947, Bargaining Unit, Secret Ballot

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Collecive bargaining negoiaions beteen a union and an employer to arrive at a mutually acceptable collecive agreement. Bargaining unit group of employees recognized for collecive bargaining purposes. Purposes of canada"s labour laws: to provide a common set of rules for fair negoiaions, to protect public interest by prevening impact of labour disputes. No strikes/lockouts during life of contract interpretation disputes settled by arbitration. Prohibition of unfair labour practices establishment of labour relations board. Types of unions (how are they grouped? type of worker craft, industrial. Geographical scope international, national, local labour congress affiliation. Demographics aging workforce bringing management and unions together. Unionization of white-collar employees lower job security and increased grievances. Dissonance-based reasons unpleasant work environment, low pay. Political/ideological reasons desire to work for collective versus individual purposes. Union organizing: employer rights express views on unions state position on remaining non-union. Prohibit union activity on company property/time increase wages in normal course of business assemble employees to state position if: