Below are some common questions that employees have asked concerning the representation process and its implications. If you have additional questions: Show
What is a union? What does it mean to be exclusively represented? How does a union become my exclusive representative? It can also happen by a vote. In order for a vote to happen, the union will have to collect authorization cards from at least 30% of the bargaining unit. Then the Public Employment Relations Board (PERB) would hold an election. In order for the union to win the election, more than 50% of the employees who vote would have to vote in favor of unionization. If that happened, you would be represented by the union. What is an authorization card? What does it mean if I signed an authorization card? If I signed an authorization card, am I automatically a member of the union? What’s the difference between being a union “member” and just being
“represented”? If you are not a member, then the union will represent you without your voting. If I signed an authorization card, do I have to vote in favor of the union if an election takes places? If I signed an authorization card, and would like to revoke it, what should I do? How does an election actually take place and what will be my choices on the ballot? “No Representation” – this means you DO NOT WANT unionization Whichever option receives a simple majority of the votes cast wins. If a majority of those voting select “No Representation” you will continue to participate in the University’s personnel programs for non-represented employees. If there is an election, is there a minimum number of employees that must vote in order to decide the outcome? Is membership in the union required to vote in an election? Does UC have an opinion about whether or not employees should be unionized? If the union obtains a majority of signed authorization cards, or if a majority of voting employees elects a union as the bargaining representative, will I have to become a member of that union and pay dues? If the union is certified by collecting a majority of authorization cards or by winning an election, would I still have to pay a monthly fee to the union even if I do not sign a card or vote against unionization and cannot vote in union decisions? How is the amount of union dues established? Will I have any say in the negotiations? How can I express my opinion about whether or not I am represented by a union? You can make a decision to sign an authorization card if you are in favor of having a union as your exclusive representative. You may also choose not to sign an authorization card if you are not in favor of it. If there is an election, you can vote for union representation or you can vote against it. What is the difference between a unionized environment and a nonunionized environment?Unionized employees are unable to negotiate their employment terms individually. They need to approach a collective agreement. A non-unionized employee can negotiate on their own behalf. They can request raises or changes to their employment agreement without needing to worry about the collective agreement.
What is the difference between union and nonunion jobs?The difference between union and nonunion jobs is stark.
Union workers are more likely to have access to paid sick days and health insurance on the job than nonunion workers. Union workers are also more likely to be able to stay home when they are sick because they are more likely to have access to paid sick leave.
Does a unionized employee have greater protection from dismissal than a nonunionized employee in the Canadian model?A Employees who are union members have far less rights than those that are non-union when it comes to layoffs. They do not have the right to sue their employer in court if they are fired or demoted, or for that matter for anything at all.
What is the difference between union and nonThe main difference between union and non-union forms of employee representation is joint consultation between the management and employees. These help the management to understand the problems of employees and choose the appropriate solution to problems.
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