Chat with AIExam 8: Collective Agreement Administration
List and briefly describe the typical elements (layout) found within a collective agreement.
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VerifiedA cover page. The cover usually states the name of the union (including local number), the employer, and the start and end dates of the collective agreement.
A table of contents. The table of contents, usually found at the front of the agreement, and sometimes called an index, enables the reader to quickly identify where certain terms of the agreement can be found.
Articles. Collective agreements are divided into a number of articles, each covering a certain workplace issue. Generally, each article is numbered and has a heading.
Sections. Within an article, there might be a number of sub-areas, called clauses or sections, also usually numbered.
Appendixes/schedules. In some collective agreements, you will find schedules or appendixes that provide specific information. These, which are located toward the end of the contract, often relate to wages and benefits, or to items usually updated during each round of collective bargaining.
Letters of understanding. A letter of understanding usually describes a specific practice the parties have agreed to follow. In some cases, these are a result of a grievance or arbitration settlement. They too are usually put at the end of an agreement.
What is the common layout of a collective agreement?
(81) Verified1. Cover page
2. Table of contents
3. Articles
4. Appendices/Schedules
5. Letters of understanding
Unions often seek collective agreement language that provides some form of union security. Which of the following is an example of this?
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Because North American unionism is focused on "bread and butter," management rights is perhaps the most examined area of the collective agreement.
(91) Just-cause clauses require employers to have a valid reason (just cause) before terminating an employee. Which group of employees are excluded from this clause?
(79) Which provision would be used if the parties want to ensure that they have flexibility in their use of seniority as the basis for promotion decisions?
(84) Which term refers to a special provision in a collective agreement that gives union leaders special protection from layoffs while in office?
(70) In which grouping of clauses in a collective agreement would you expect to find language about a closed shop?
(66) In which part of a collective agreement would you likely find detailed information about wages and benefits?
(83) Grievance clauses are part of which grouping of clauses in collective agreement language?
(75) Given that unionized employees often receive more training than nonunion employees, language about training is often included in collective agreements.
(85) The collective agreement is the agreement between the union representing all workers included in the bargaining unit and the employer.
(91) What is another term for a subsection of a collective agreement that gives details about how to manage a workplace issue such as layoffs or leaves?
(86) Collective agreement language that explicitly states inappropriate grounds for discrimination is known as a legislative reference.
(77) Many collective agreements are printed in pocket-size format or are posted on the Internet so employees can use them at work. What purpose of a collective agreement does this support?
(83) Overall, unions seek collective agreement language that gives the most flexibility to the organization to meet its needs.
(66) According to your textbook, which clause is the most referenced section of a collective agreement?
(87) Which of the following examples of wording gives specific instructions regarding the parties' behaviour?
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