- With a focus on Pro-Sports Labour Unions -

Labour Unions in Canada

Labour Unions in Canada 2010

A Labour Union is an ________________________________that collectively promotes the interests of its members and

______________________________________.

What are Labour Unions?

Labour Unions in Canada 2010

• Craft Unions (Trade Unions)– Include workers in _______________________, no matter where

they work. – Common in the construction industry

• Industrial Unions– Represent all workers ____________________regardless of the

job that they perform;– Includes ___________________________________workers within the

same industry;– i.e. Canadian Auto Workers Union (CAW); protects

workers on the assembly line and workers who perform janitorial duties the same.

Common Types of Unions

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• Is the negotiation between ______________________________________with the purpose of establishing terms and conditions of _________________ that are acceptable to both sides.

• The contract that is negotiated is known as the _____________________________

• Usually lasts for _____________(in pro-sports they usually last _______________)

Collective Bargaining

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• • • • • • • •

What is negotiated?

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Do unions establish workers’ income, benefits, and working

conditions?

T/P/S

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_________• Collective bargaining legislation requires labour and

management __________________________________________________.

• In a unionized workplace, ____________________________________________ has the power to set rates of ________, benefits, and working conditions.

• It must be done by ______________________during the collective bargaining process or be imposed by a third party.

• LeBron James is more likely to the discuss the terms of his contract with ___________________________________________________.

• Assembly line workers probably will ______have the opportunity to discuss the terms of their ____________________________________________.

How is Collective Bargaining different for LeBron James versus an assembly

line worker at an auto plant?

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• If management and employees cannot agree on a resolution about interpretations or allegations of a violation of the contract, then the contract is submitted to:

_________________________________

-is an arrangement in a dispute in which both _____________________ and its ______________ agree

to accept the condition of the third party-= _____________________________

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Conciliation / Mediation

• When a contract expires and the two sides are unable to reach an agreement on a new contract.

• Each side submits their dispute to a third party (_______________________) who tries to _______ the two sides form an _______________.

• NOT ______________

STRIKE: ___________________________________________________

LOCKOUT: __________________________________________________

Strikes and Lockouts are _______________ during the life of a contract.

Strike/Lockout

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• Restrict the ______________ of labour– Require long ___________________;– Implement high _________________________________;– Refuse to admit ______________________;– Refuse to allow non-union members to do the job

• Increase the ______________ for labour– They can help improve _________________________– Encourage fellow unionists, the public, and the

government to ________________________________.

How do Unions use their Power to Gain Wage Increases?

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