Labour Law

Collective Bargaining Union certification means that representatives need to selected to negotiate collective agreement Collective agreement – Contract which sets out the terms and conditions of employment between employer and employee

Collective Bargaining Union requires members to prioritize demands – Eg. Pension benefits, job security Bargaining power is shaped by many economic, social, legal, and political issues Demand for workers company profit New technologies Government policies Global economy

Collective Bargaining – Following terms are negotiated Wages Salaries Employee security Grievance and arbitration policies Hours and days of work (length of shift and workweek) Overtime (rate of OT pay) Vacation and leave – vacation pay, type, duration, payment of leaves) Health and safety issues – Workplace dangers, equipment problems, stress Benefits – Pensions, health insurance, dental insurance Allowances – Clothing, car, moving expenses