1. Collective Agreement Administration Chapter 8 © 2012 Nelson Education Ltd.

2. Copyright © 2012 Nelson Education Ltd. Learning Objectives  At the end of this chapter, you will be able to discuss:  the role of the collective agreement in unionized workplaces  the common layout of a collective agreement  the types of clauses typically found in collective agreements  management and labour preferences for wording of collective agreement clauses  the importance and meaning of collective agreement language 8-2

3. 8-3  Establishes clear rules, procedure  workplace practices  relationship between parties Role of Collective Agreement Copyright © 2012 Nelson Education Ltd.

4. 8-4 1. Cover page 2. Table of contents 3. Articles a section of a collective agreement 4. Clauses a specific section of an article Layout of Collective Agreement Continued… Copyright © 2012 Nelson Education Ltd.

5. 8-5 5. Appendixes/schedules 6. Letters of understanding between the parties, usually placed at the end of an agreement and describing a specific practice they have agreed to follow Layout of Collective Agreement Copyright © 2012 Nelson Education Ltd.

6. 8-6  Rights of parties  Organization of work  Labour relations processes  Education, training and development  Working conditions Types of Clauses Copyright © 2012 Nelson Education Ltd.

7. 8-7  Union security  membership  layoff  dues check-off  Management residual rights  retains all rights held before unionization  except those changed by the agreement  Employee rights Rights of Parties Copyright © 2012 Nelson Education Ltd.

8. 8-8  Legislative Reference  equity clause references legislation  Explicit Reference  equity clause specifies which groups are covered  Same-Sex Benefits issue  same-sex partners receiving the same benefits as opposite-sex partners Employee Rights/Security Copyright © 2012 Nelson Education Ltd.

9. 8-9  Technological Change  notification  planning  wage protection Red-Circling pay is protected at level higher than the normal rate of current job Continued… Organization of Work Copyright © 2012 Nelson Education Ltd.

10. 8-10  Distribution of Work  flexible work  job rotation/sharing, teams Organization of Work Copyright © 2012 Nelson Education Ltd.

11. 8-11  Grievance and Arbitration  multiple steps  Participatory Mechanisms  joint committees  Bargaining Methods  continuous bargaining Labour Relations Copyright © 2012 Nelson Education Ltd.

12. 8-12  Multi-Skill Training  variety of skills  may not normally be part of job  Repayment of Educational Expenses  Apprenticeships Education, Training, and Employee Development Copyright © 2012 Nelson Education Ltd.

13. 8-13  Hours of Work  Overtime  Pyramiding compounding of premiums or benefits  Holidays  Vacation Leave  Termination, Layoff, and Discipline Conditions of Work Copyright © 2012 Nelson Education Ltd.

14. 8-14  Discipline  Corrective Action a warning process designed to improve employee performance or behaviour Conditions of Work Copyright © 2012 Nelson Education Ltd.

15. 8-15  Bumping  senior employees pass on their layoff to more junior employees  Super Seniority  union representatives in office have highest seniority in bargaining unit Special Issues in Collective Bargaining Copyright © 2012 Nelson Education Ltd.

16. 8-16  Complexity of Agreement language  reduce “legalese”, use plain language  shorten for clarity; flexibility  pay special attention to words such as will, shall, and must – provide no flexibility to either party  will usually, will normally, and may, imply a level of flexibility or discretion. Special Issues in Collective Bargaining Copyright © 2012 Nelson Education Ltd.

17. Summary  Collective agreements define workplace practices and procedures  Each is unique  Language in five groupings  rights of parties  organization of work  labour relations processes  education, training and development  working conditions Copyright © 2012 Nelson Education Ltd. 8-17