HRM200 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Arbitration Clause, Wilfrid Laurier University, Trade Union

• School: University of Waterloo
• Department: Human Resources Management
• Course: HRM200
• Professor: William Peckham

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Walmart unlawfully threatening and shriveling its own workers. Held strike in 100 cities for low wages. Violated federal law in 34 stores firing 19 employees who took part in the strike. If they didn"t return back to work they could face charges or other penalties. Labour union (union: a recognized association of employees, collective voice in dealing with management. Labour-management relations: ongoing interactions between labour unions and management. Collective bargaining agreement: a formal agreement regarding terms and conditions of employment. Bargaining unit: group of employees recognized for collective bargaining purposes. Purposes: to provide a common set of rules for fair negotiations, to protect public interest by preventing impact of labour disputes. Common characteristics: union certification procedures, minimum one-year collective agreements, procedures preceding legal strike/lockout, no strikes/lockouts during life of contract, interpretation disputes settled by arbitration, prohibition of unfair labour practices, establishment of labour relations board. The labour movement in canada today know definitions.