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==Belonging to a union== | ==Belonging to a union== | ||
A union is a group of | A union is a group of workers who join together to negotiate wages and working conditions with the employer. Everyone has the right to form a union if most of the workers want a union. Unions are for the protection of workers. | ||
Your union and your employer will talk together. They will decide about pay, vacation time, sick pay, and other benefits. This is called collective bargaining. They will write a contract. This is called a collective agreement. | Your union and your employer will talk together. They will decide about pay, vacation time, sick pay, and other benefits. This is called ''collective bargaining''. They will write a contract. This is called a collective agreement. | ||
The collective agreement sets out your rights and working conditions. If you have a problem with your employer, talk to the union. The union will meet with the employer to discuss the concerns. | The collective agreement sets out your rights and working conditions. If you have a problem with your employer, talk to the union. The union will meet with the employer to discuss the concerns. | ||
There are some rules for unions. The rules say what unions can and can’t do. In BC, this law is called the ''Labour Relations Code''. | There are some rules for unions. The rules say what unions can and can’t do. In BC, this law is called the ''[http://canlii.ca/t/844z Labour Relations Code]''. | ||
==Getting hurt on the job== | ==Getting hurt on the job== | ||
