Trade union expansion a key goal for B.C. NDP in 2021 Links to an external site.. Identify at least three challenges that modern Unions face in British Columbia. Be sure to explain why these are challenges, including what this means for modern Unions. Why do political parties, if in power, affect the interests of Unions? Explain Question 4: Please answer the questions on dispute resolution procedures: Why is it important that collective agreements contain a dispute resolution procedure (typically a grievance procedure)? Briefly describe the basic steps in a typical grievance procedure. What is meant by “work now, grieve later” AND why is this concept important? Explain what is meant that the “Union owns the grievance” and explain the Union’s role in the grievance process. Question 5: Please review the following article and answer the following questions: BC Public Service Agency. (2019). Managing Problems With an Employee Links to an external site.. What is progressive discipline? Using specific examples of misconduct, what are the steps involved in progressive discipline in a Unionized environment? Question 6: Please review the following news article and answer the following questions: Pylypczuk, K. (2017). Supreme Court of Canada Affirms Management Rights Must Be Exercised Reasonably and Consistently with the Collective Agreement Links to an external site.. What are “management rights” and when do they arise within the workplace? As per this case, explain how management rights should be exercised. Identify at least three ways management rights can be limited. Within the context of the labour relationship, why is it important for both union and management officials to understand the concept of management rights?
