Collective Bargaining
A formal agreement between an employer and the union representing a group of employees regarding terms and conditions of employment.
What is a collective bargaining agreement.
The temporary refusal by bargaining unit members to continue working for the employer.
What is a strike.
In this type of union security arrangement, an employer can hire only workers who are already members of the union.
What is a closed shop.
This formal action, required by labour law, signals that one party wants to begin negotiations for a new collective agreement.
What is notice to bargain.
The use of an outside third party to investigate a dispute between an employer and union, and to impose a settlement.
What is arbitration.
The process whereby a union is legally deprived of it's official recognition as the exclusive bargaining agent for a group of employees.
What is decertification.
The stationing groups of striking employees, usually carrying signs, at entrances and exits of the struck operation to publicize the issues in dispute and discourage people form entering or leaving the premises.
What is a picket.
This Canadian labour-relations rule requires all employees in a unionized workplace to pay dues, even if they choose not to join the union.
What is a rand formula.
These initial written demands from each side begin the exchange of ideas and form the starting point for negotiations.
What is opening proposals.
A written allegation of a contract violation filed by an individual bargaining unit member, the union or management.
What is a grievance.
The area defined by the bargaining limits of each side in which compromise is possible, as is the attainment of a settlement satisfactory to both parties.
What is a bargaining zone.
An organized refusal of bargaining unit members and supporters to buy the products or use the services of the services of the organization whose employees are on strike in an effort to exert economic pressure on the employer.
What is a boycott.
This arrangement allows employees to choose whether or not to join the union, and they cannot be required to pay union dues.
What is an open shop.
During bargaining, either party may call for this private break to discuss strategy away from the table.
What is a caucus.
The ongoing interactions between labour unions and management in organizations.
What is labour- management relations.
The formal approval by secret-ballot vote of the bargaining unit members of the agreement negotiated between union and management.
What is ratification.
A temporary refusal of a company to continue providing work for bargaining unit employees involved in a labour dispute, which may result in closure of the establishment of a time.
What is a lockout.
Under this system, employees don’t need to be union members to be hired, but they must join the union within a set period of time after starting employment.
What is a union shop.
When negotiations stall, a neutral third party may assist the union and employer in reaching a compromise through this voluntary process.
What is mediation.
A union member elected by workers in a particular department or area of a firm to act as their union representative.
What is a union steward.
A dispute between an organization and the union representing its employees over the terms of a collective agreement.
What is an interest dispute.
A spontaneous walkout, not officially sanctioned by the union leadership, which may be legal or illegal, depending on it's timing.
What is a wildcat strike.
This requirement states that employees who voluntarily join the union must remain members for the duration of the collective agreement.
What is maintenance of membership.
In some jurisdictions, parties must participate in this government-appointed process before they can legally strike or lock out.
What is a conciliation.
A group of unionized employees in a particular location.
What is a local.