| A | B |
|---|
| description of the bargaining unit and a general statement of the need to maintain orderly negotiations and quick resolution of grievances | Preamble |
| in Ontario, at the request of the union, an employer must agree to deduct union dues from employees and submit to the union; in other provinces it may be done even though it is not legislated | Union Security & Checkoff |
| This clause recognizes certain union positions, which have the authority to speak on behalf of the union and also will recognize time for those union members to conduct business such as grievances | Union Rights/Officers |
| Recognizes management’s right to run the business, operations make hiring, promotion and firing decisions and take disciplinary action, unless specifically addressed in the collective agreement | Management Rights |
| Wage scales will be set out in the contract, as well as benefits and pensions information, Cost of Living increases | Wages & Benefits |
| Process and steps in the grievance are outlined. And grievance committee will be identified | Grievance & Arbitration Procedure |
| Refers to the length of time the employee has been with the company. This clause will outline how it is accumulated and terminated. Many other clauses will be triggered by seniority, e.g. promotions, transfers, layoffs | Seniority |
| It will outline order of layoffs and recalls; typically in reverse seniority order. Recently some clauses have an added requirement that the retained employee must have the skills to perform work required | Layoffs & Recalls |
| Provision will outline the normal work hours in a day or week; and/or by shift and | Hours of Work/Overtime |
| Legislation will outline the minimum duration of the contracts, e.g. in Ontario it is 1 year | Contract Duration |
