What is a collective agreement in BC?

In a unionized workplace, employees’ terms and conditions of employment are generally set out in a collective agreement. They are negotiated and agreed to by the employer and the union (the parties) during collective bargaining.

Who does the collective agreement apply to?

Collective employment agreements are negotiated by registered unions (representing employees who are members of the union) and employers. Employees who are union members and covered by the collective agreement coverage clause must be on the collective agreement.

What is included in a collective agreement?

The kinds of terms and conditions covered by a collective agreement typically include wages and benefits, as well as terms and conditions of employment that relate to e.g., job postings; obligations and responsibilities of the employer, the employee and the union; and a dispute resolution process (usually a grievance …

Are collective agreements enforceable?

Collective agreements at common law Under the common law, a collective agreement is not enforceable.

What is collective agreement in Labour law?

A collective agreement is a written agreement concerning. terms and conditions of employment, or any other matter of. mutual interest, concluded by one or more registered trade.

What is the difference between an individual agreement and a collective agreement?

Individual employment agreements are negotiated between an individual and their employer, and bind only those parties. Collective agreements are negotiated between a registered union and an employer.

How long can a collective agreement run for?

A collective employment agreement expires on the earlier of its stated expiry date or 3 years after it takes effect, with some exceptions. A collective agreement continues until the earlier of 12 months, or until it is replaced, if the union or the employer starts bargaining before its expiry date.

What is the difference between collective bargaining and collective agreement?

2) What is the difference between “collective bargaining” and a “collective agreement”? The end goal of collective bargaining is a contract with the employer about those terms. That contract is called a collective agreement. ETFO members’ collective agreements are divided into two parts: central terms and local terms.

Is collective bargaining legally binding?

Collective bargaining results in a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), a legally binding agreement that lays out policies agreed to by management and labor. Because of its role in governing the actions of both management and labor, a CBA is often referred to as the “law” of the workplace.

What are the collective agreements relevant to the BC public service?

The Collective Agreements relevant to the BC Public Service: The most recent terms agreed to by the province and the B.C. Government and Service Employees’ Union (BCGEU): BCGEU Main Memorandum of Settlement (18th – 2019) (PDF, 1.1MB)

Who is covered by BC Housing’s collective agreements?

BC Housing works with the BC Government and Service Employees’ Union. The Union establishes collective agreements for all bargaining unit employees. While some employees are excluded from the bargaining unit, the majority of employees are covered by one of the collective agreements below:

What is the most recent BCGEU collective agreement?

BCGEU Collective Agreement The most recent terms agreed to by the province and the B.C. Government and Service Employees’ Union (BCGEU): BCGEU 18th Main Agreement (PDF, 2.89MB) BCGEU Main Memorandum of Settlement (18th – 2019) (PDF, 1.1MB)

What does the BC government and Service Employees Union do?

Collective Agreements The BC Government and Service Employees’ Union represents many of our employees. BC Housing works with the BC Government and Service Employees’ Union. The Union establishes collective agreements for all bargaining unit employees.