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==Belonging to a union==
A union is a group of employees 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 employees workers want a union. Unions are for the protection of employeesworkers.
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.
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]''.
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