OBHR 3P96 Chapter Notes - Chapter 7: United Automobile Workers, Union Shop, Bargaining Unit
21 Jan 2017
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Union security clause - application of various sections of the labour code to ensure that the union has sufficient resources to represent all members of the bargaining unit effectively. These applications are usually reflected in contractual terms between the union and the employer, and are referred to as union security clauses. Dues check-off a form of union security. The dues check-off provision allows the union member to direct the employer to regularly deduct union dues from his or her pay and to forward the deducted amount directly to the union. While not all employees may want to be union members, all employees in a unionized workplace benefit from the contract terms the union negotiates; therefore, all employees whether union members or not, should financially support the union. Closed shop/union shop union security provision, which is implemented through terms in the collective agreement. New employees must agree to join the union and to pay union dues as a condition of employment.
