Each member has the assistance of a CUPE national representative. Representatives provide assistance with collective bargaining, grievances, health and safety, arbitrations, and other work-related issues.
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In CUPE the members are in …
A minimum of 40% of the employees must sign union membership cards. An application is then submitted to the Ontario Labour Relations Board (“The Labour Board”). Within 5 days, the Labour Board holds a secret ballot vote at your workplace. In order for the union to be successful, 50% plus one of the employees who cast a ballot must vote in favour of the union.
A collective agreement is a contract …
What is the process of forming a union?
A minimum of 40% of the employees must sign union membership cards and contribute $5. An application is then submitted to the Canada Industrial Relations Board (“The Labour Board”). Within 12 days, the Labour Board holds a secret ballot vote at your workplace. In order for the union to be successful, 50% plus one of the employees who cast a ballot must vote in favour of the union.
Alternatively, if 50% plus one of all employees sign …