HRM200 Chapter Notes - Chapter 16: Canadian Labour Congress, Labor Management Relations Act Of 1947, Trade Union

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

Document Summary

Labour union (or union): an officially recognized body representing a group of employees who have joined together to present a collective voice in dealing with management. Labour management relations: the ongoing interactions b/w labour unions and management in organizations. Collective bargaining agreement: a formal agreement regarding terms and conditions of employment. Bargaining unit: group of employees recognized for collective bargaining purposes. 2 general purposes: to provide a common set of rules for fair negotiations, to protect public interest by preventing impact of labour disputes. Canada"s labour laws: 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. Primary goal of labour unions: to obtain economic benefits and improved treatment for their members. Business unionism: the activities of labour unions focusing on economic and welfare issues, including pay and benefits, job security, and working conditions.