BUS-2030 Chapter Notes - Chapter 12: Union Representative, Bargaining Unit, Canadian Labour Congress

• School: University of Winnipeg
• Department: BUSINESS AND ADMINISTRATION
• Course: BUS-2030
• Professor: Human Resource Mgmt

Document Summary

Labour-management relations the ongoing economic and social interactions between labour unions and management in organizations. Labour union (union) - an officially recognized association of employees practicing a similar trade or employed in the same company/industry who have joined together to present a united front and collective voice in dealing with management. Labour relations (lr) strategy an organizations overall plan for dealing with unions, which sets the tone for the union-management relationship. Union acceptance strategy a lr strategy based on managements view that the union is the legitimate representative of the organizations employees. Union avoidance strategy- lr strategy based on managements preference to operate in a non-union environment. Labour relations board (lrb) the legally recognized body that is responsible for interpreting, administering, and enforcing the labour relations legislation (not in quebec). 1 year collective agreements: certification procedures, no strikes/lockouts during life of contract, prohibition of unfair labour practices, labour relations boards to enforce legislation.