What is the definition of the term 'TARGET'?
A group of workers at a specific workplace that the union wants to organize.
What is the definition of the term 'LEAD'?
A LEAD is a person working at the target
What does IAMAW stand for?
International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers
Why is it important to organize?
Collective bargaining power
Job security
Legal protection
Union density
Voice at work
Fairness and equality
What is the legislation that governs union organizing?
Ontario Labour Relations Act (OLRA)
What do we need to know about targets?
Who they are
What skills do they have?
What do you want from a lead?
Information, Interest and commitment
What is the name of the International President?
Brain Bryant
Who is a member organizer?
A Member Organizer is a union member who assists other workers in obtaining union representation at their worksite.
What is the % of sign cards the union needs in order to file for a vote?
40%
True or false: We identify targets by using SWOT analysis.
True
True or False: Don't tip off the company if starting to get cold.
True.
How many members does the IAM have in Canada and the US?
600 000
What does ULP stand for?
Unfair labour practice
Once a vote happens, how many people need to vote yes in order to become unionized?
50% + 1
Judy works at Spectrum Healthcare, has a second job at SRT, and wants to join the union.
Is Judy a target?
NO! This would be considered a lead.
True or False: A lead can be more than one person.
True.
When was the IAM founded?
1888
What is the difference between a target and a lead?
Target is a group of people or a specific workplace that the union wants to organize.
Lead is a person who works at the workplace that wants to be organized.
What is the certification process?
1. Signing cards to get to 40% or more support
2. Application to the OLRB for a vote
3. Secret ballot vote that must be won by 50% + 1
What does SWOT stand for?
S- Strength
W- Weakness
O- Opportunity
T- Threats
When talking to a lead, what do you want from them?
Get their story and as much information as possible.
IAM union represents many sectors. Can you name some of the sectors that District 78 represents?
Aerospace, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Hotels, Labour Staff
What can Employers NOT do during an organizing drive?
Terminate someone because they support the union.
Require someone to agree that they will not support the union
Threaten (“You’ll lose everything you have now”) or promise (“If you don’t support the union, you’ll get a raise”) to influence an employee’s decision about the union.
Terminate or discriminate against a witness in an unfair labour complaint or threaten to do so.
Who usually cannot join a union?
Anyone can join a union unless their work primarily involves managerial or confidential Labour Relations.
Such as hiring, firing, suspending or reprimanding employees, granting time off with pay or approving vacation, assigning or changing work procedures, etc.