CLASS 2 ACTIVITY

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1.Identify any two historical events discussed in this chapter and explain their significance. Two important moments in the history of the Canadian labour movement are the 1919 general strike in Winnipeg and the Rand decision. A historic event, the Winnipeg general strike saw workers of all trades demanding fair wages, a reflection of the social unrest and high unemployment rates that followed World War I. The strike had a significant influence on Canada's labour movement, motivating employees to band together and call for better working conditions, equitable pay, and fewer hours worked. Another crucial occasion is the Rand decision, sometimes referred to as the "Rand formula." Justice Ivan Rand held in this case that all workers who gain from a collective bargaining agreement, whether they are members of the union, are required to pay union dues. 2. What was the Industrial Disputes Investigations Act and in what way does it still resonate in labour law today? One important piece of Canadian labour law that continues to have relevance in modern labour law is the Industrial Disputes Investigations Act. It was passed to set fair negotiating procedures, safeguard workers' rights, control the connection between employers and unions, and settle disagreements over wages. 3. Explain the main aspects of the Wagner model of collective bargaining. The legislation still influences how labour relations are governed and how conflicts are resolved in modern Canadian workplaces. The right of employees to engage in collective bargaining with their employers and the legitimacy of unions as representatives of workers are highly valued aspects of the Wagner model of negotiating collectively. 4. Explain the difference between a “craft union” and an “industrial union,” and identify two Canadian organizations that supported each model. An "industrial union" aims to unite all workers within a specific industry, regardless of their specialized skills, whereas a "craft union" is an organization that represents workers with particular skills or trades. Organizations in Canada that have backed each model include the United Steelworkers, a craft union, and the Canadian Autoworkers Union, a workplace union. 5. Discuss the basis for Justice Rand’s decision. Is it fair to require people to pay union dues if they choose not to belong to a union. the fact whether they are members of a union or not, Justice Rand's decision was grounded in the idea that all workers who gain from the collective bargaining agreement ought to foot the bill for its negotiation and administration. This ruling was made with the intention of protecting unions' finances and stopping "free riders" who profit from their labour without bearing any of the associated expenses. There is continuous discussion and legal interpretation surrounding the fairness of requiring people to pay union dues if they choose not to join one, with supporters and opponents putting forth different arguments.
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