What should an employer know when their workforce is interested in being represented by a union for the purpose of collective bargaining?
A. A union must comply with the procedures for certification as outlined under the appropriate labour legislation in order to satisfy the responsible Labour Relations Board that the majority of the employees to be certified are in favour of being represented by the union. If certified by the Board, the employer and union are required by law to negotiate the terms and conditions of employment for the group of represented employees. Except in Quebec, voluntary recognition is an alternative means by which unions may acquire bargaining rights for a group of employees should the employer recognize the trade union as the exclusive bargaining agent for that group of employees. For federally regulated employers, a union must request certification from the Canada Industrial Relations Board. Part 1 of the Canada Labour Code describes the process, along with other important Labour Relation matters. For provincially regulated employers, the procedure differs from province to province. “Lancaster H
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