Unions

Front 1

Work to Rules

Back 1

a slowdown in work in which workers do the minimum requirements of the job only – it is NOT a strike

Front 2

Arbitration

Back 2

a method of settling the disagreements by bringing in a 3rd party; the decision is binding and cannot be argued by either union or management

Front 3

Probation

Back 3

the beginning of employment where the employee may have less rights than permanent employees; employee can also be terminated with fewer reasons

Front 4

Wildcat Strike

Back 4

an illegal stoppage of work since it takes place during the term of the collective agreement

Front 5

Grievance

Back 5

complaint against management by one or more employees, or a union

Front 6

Rand Formula

Back 6

compulsory check-off of union dues; everyone must pay union dues even if not a member of that union

Front 7

Certification

Back 7

official designation of a union by the Labour Relations Board as the exclusive bargaining agent

Front 8

Steward

Back 8

a union activist who represents a specific group of members and the union.

Front 9

Collective Agreement

Back 9

an agreement in writing between one or more unions acting as bargaining agent, and one or more employers, covering wages, hours, working conditions, benefits etc.

Front 10

Lockout

Back 10

tactic used by an employer to get a settlement on its own terms by refusing work to employees or by closing its doors

Front 11

Benefits

Back 11

paid vacations, pensions, health and welfare provisions, life insurance, etc., the cost of which is borne in whole or in part by the employer

Front 12

Local

Back 12

the basic unit of every union organization which has its own elected leaders, etc.

Front 13

Scabs

Back 13

persons who continue to work or who do the work of workers who are on strike

Front 14

Strike

Back 14

a refusal to work by employees for the purpose of forcing an employer to agree to terms or conditions of employment