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Employee & Labour Relations

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Employee & Labour Relations-Q
Employee & Labour Relations-A
Acquired Rights   show
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Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)   show
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Automatic Certification   show
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Bargaining Agent   show
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show A group of employees recognized by the labour relations board as an appropriate “Unit” for the purpose of certification & collective bargaining  
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Bargaining Zone   show
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Blacklist   show
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show A union philosophy whereby the union recognizes that it is a business & can only survive if it delivers needed services, on a business-like basis, to its members. The usual focus is on economic & security issues  
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show A paid, full-time, elected or appointed union official involved in negotiating the collective agreement, helping to administer its terms, & handling grievances  
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Certification   show
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show A clause in the collective agreement indicating that only union members in good standing may be hired. This is the most restrictive form of union security clause  
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show Process used by the bargaining agent (union) to reach a collective agreement with an employer. Under it, individual employees surrender their rights to negotiate individual conditions of employment with their employer. Change have to be negotiated.  
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Collective Agreement   show
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Compulsory Check Off   show
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Concessionary Bargaining   show
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show Assistance from a neutral third party; facilitates the continued bargaining process when there has been a breakdown. They have no direct influence/input into terms for the agreement, no power to impose a settlement. Required before strike or lockout.  
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Constructive dismissal   show
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Cooling Off Period   show
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show A union limited to representing employees practicing the same craft or trade (e.g. electricians, plumbers, etc.)  
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show Occurs when the majority of employees make it known that they do not wish to be represented by a union, they wish to be represented by another union, or the union fails to successful negotiate a first contract.  
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Distributive Bargaining   show
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Due Process   show
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Duty of Fair Representation   show
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show Normally represent white-collar or professional employees. They also include employee groups that are not certified as bargaining agents under the labour code but carry out negotiations with employers on behalf of employees e.g. doctors  
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Estoppel   show
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Expedited Arbitration   show
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Final Offer Arbitration   show
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show Driven from the bottom up, characterizes locals having a high degree of autonomy  
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show The union & employer make reasonable efforts to arrive at an agreement. It suggests an iterative process of proposals, negotiations, & willingness to compromise.  
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show It is required by law, & outlines the steps, time limits & mechanism for arbitrator selection & resolution of grievances  
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show A union representing all employees in a particular organization or industry  
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Independent Local Union   show
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show Win-win. This bargaining approach requires an interest on both sides to jointly explore issues, develop mutually beneficial solutions; involves joint fact finding, brainstorming, open communication, mutual respect.  
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show The use of a third party arbitrator to decide upon the terms of a collective agreement  
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show A strategy used by unions to define the scope of work that can be done, the qualifications required, & training requirements for a particular job to ensure that only individuals who are in that job classification can do the work  
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show Recognized association of employees who have joined together to deal with management. They have charters, constitutions & by-laws & are governed by legislation  
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show Relate to agreements that have been negotiated or agreed to during the term of the collective agreement that the parties want included as part of the overall collective agreement  
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show The smallest unit within a union representing a group of employees, usually in a particular geographic area or location  
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Lockout   show
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Management Rights   show
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Maintenance of Membership   show
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show A term whereby a dispute is first mediated by a third party & if a resolution cannot be found through mediation then the third party acts as an arbitrator & makes a ruling on the dispute by which the parties are bound.  
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Modified Union Shop   show
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show It is a requirement, in virtually all jurisdictions in Canada, that a collective agreement contain a provision preventing occurrence during the term of the agreement  
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show The weakest form of union security clause, in which membership is voluntary  
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Past Practice   show
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show Where the union uses the settlement made with another employer as a model to follow in reaching an agreement  
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Picketing   show
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Policy Grievance   show
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show Called by the LRB early in the certification campaign where there appears to be irregularities in the certification process (not applicable in BC)  
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show A form of integrative bargaining geared to improve productivity resulting in new work practices  
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Progressive Discipline Procedure   show
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Rand Formula   show
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show Formal approval provided by the bargaining unit members of a proposed settlement. Not always required by law but is a requirement of most union constitutions. Approval achieved when the majority of employees are in favour of the negotiated agreement.  
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show Are hired by the employer to perform the duties of employees who are on strike  
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Representation Vote   show
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Residual Rights   show
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Rights Arbitration   show
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show Union activity/philosophy/strategy directed atinfluencing the social & economic policies of governments  
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show A temporary refusal to work following a union membership vote. To be lawful, they must occur in accordance with the provision of the jurisdiction & labour relations statutes  
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show Going through the motions during collective bargaining without any real intent to reach an agreement  
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show Is directed at other organizations such as the suppliers or customers of the primary organization undergoing the work stoppage  
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Seniority & Job Security   show
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Strategic Choice Model   show
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Unfair Labour Practice   show
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Union Steward   show
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show When the employer views the union & collective bargaining process as legitimate & appropriate for their organization  
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show When the employer prefers to be non-union & has developed HR policies & programs that discourage employees from wanting to join a union. This is sometimes referred to as union substitution or proactive HRM  
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Union Shop   show
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Union Suppression Approach   show
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show A procedure, recognized in legislation, where the employer accepts the union without going through a formal certification process  
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Wildcat Strike   show
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show Union strategy for using the settlements of others to gain ground (e.g. threaten to strike unless the same deal as was provided by a competitor is provided)  
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Work Stoppage   show
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show When an employee dismissal is not in compliance with the law or with a contractual arrangement. Includes not providing reasonable notice; which often extends beyond the minimum in statute law. Takes into consideration precedences set in common law.  
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show A former practice requiring employees to sign agreements indicating that they were not members of the union, nor would they become members while employed. Today this is illegal  
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