Exam 4: The Structure of Canadian Unions

An affiliate can claim justification to the CLC by outlining the reasons for the organizing action being considered.

What does union structure seek to ensure?

Who acts as the voice of labour at the national level?

The Canadian labour movementconsists of a network of relationships both direct and indirect which is both large and complex.

What labour body represents workers' interests to local government, municipal councils, boards, and commissions?

Motions can be passed or defeated at conventions by effective lobbying of those in attendance

Describe the structure and function of each level of the Canadian labour movement.

Labour councils interact on what level(s) to represent workers' interests?

Which of the following is not a determinant in the size of a local union?

What simple term is often used to refer to the first level of the union structure?

Describe the range of activities in which labour councils are involved.

How are the affairs of the parent union governed and what style of decision-making is used?

Which of the following is generally thought to not factor prominently enough in union functions?

What are some of the responsibilities of shop stewards in the local unions?

The Canadian Labour Congress constitution sets out the premise that affiliates will not organize or attempt to represent employees that are organized and have an established collective bargaining relationship with another affiliate.