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MEMBERS LABOUR RELATIONS [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2018-12-21
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Labour Relations
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- MacEwan Staff Association
1, record 1, English, MacEwan%20Staff%20Association
correct, Alberta
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- MSA 2, record 1, English, MSA
correct, Alberta
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Non-Academic Staff Association 3, record 1, English, Non%2DAcademic%20Staff%20Association
former designation, correct, Alberta
- NASA 3, record 1, English, NASA
former designation, correct, Alberta
- NASA 3, record 1, English, NASA
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[The MacEwan Staff Association provides] representation and services in the areas of labour relations, disability management and collective bargaining for its members. 4, record 1, English, - MacEwan%20Staff%20Association
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Relations du travail
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- MacEwan Staff Association
1, record 1, French, MacEwan%20Staff%20Association
correct, feminine noun, Alberta
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- MSA 2, record 1, French, MSA
correct, feminine noun, Alberta
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Non-Academic Staff Association 3, record 1, French, Non%2DAcademic%20Staff%20Association
former designation, correct, feminine noun, Alberta
- NASA 3, record 1, French, NASA
former designation, correct, feminine noun, Alberta
- NASA 3, record 1, French, NASA
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-04-04
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Labour and Employment
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Halifax Employers Association
1, record 2, English, Halifax%20Employers%20Association
correct, Nova Scotia
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Mission : To negotiate efficient labour agreements on behalf of its members and to develop and maintain positive employer/employee work relations and oversee the training of employees in the longshore industry in the Port of Halifax. 2, record 2, English, - Halifax%20Employers%20Association
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Travail et emploi
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Halifax Employers Association
1, record 2, French, Halifax%20Employers%20Association
correct, Nova Scotia
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2018-01-26
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Education
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Kwantlen Faculty Association
1, record 3, English, Kwantlen%20Faculty%20Association
correct, British Columbia
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- KFA 2, record 3, English, KFA
correct, British Columbia
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- Kwantlen College Faculty Association 3, record 3, English, Kwantlen%20College%20Faculty%20Association
former designation, correct, British Columbia
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The purposes of the Association are to : protect the welfare, professional interests, and working conditions of its members; assist in protecting and enhancing the freedom and quality of teaching, thought, and enquiry within the University; cooperate with other bodies whose interests are similar, in particular with provincial, national and international federations, and faculty associations of colleges, university colleges, universities, and institutes; deal with other matters considered to be in the interests of the Associations or its members [and] regulate labour relations between Kwantlen Polytechnic University and members of the Association. 4, record 3, English, - Kwantlen%20Faculty%20Association
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Pédagogie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Kwantlen Faculty Association
1, record 3, French, Kwantlen%20Faculty%20Association
correct, British Columbia
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- KFA 2, record 3, French, KFA
correct, British Columbia
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- Kwantlen College Faculty Association 3, record 3, French, Kwantlen%20College%20Faculty%20Association
former designation, correct, British Columbia
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2018-01-18
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Union Organization
- Telephony and Microwave Technology
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Unifor Atlantic Communication Locals
1, record 4, English, Unifor%20Atlantic%20Communication%20Locals
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- UACL 2, record 4, English, UACL
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- Unifor ACL 1, record 4, English, Unifor%20ACL
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Unifor ACL represents the Bell Aliant unionized workers in the four Atlantic provinces: Prince Edward Island – Unifor Local 401, Newfoundland and Labrador - Unifor Local 410, New Brunswick – Unifor Local 506, [and] Nova Scotia – Unifor Local 2289. 3, record 4, English, - Unifor%20Atlantic%20Communication%20Locals
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The purpose of the Unifor ACL is : to jointly bargain and administer all aspects of the common collective agreement between UACL Locals 401, 410, 506 and 2289 and their employer; to jointly establish, administer and manage all designated UACL funds; to encourage membership through the member Locals and through the broader labour movement; to promote cooperation in collective bargaining among the member Locals; to promote job security and enhance the terms and conditions of employment for all members of the UACL; to provide appropriate representation for the membership of each of the member Locals; to regulate relations between individual members and their employer; to promote solidarity within the labour movement; [and to] work in concert with Unifor National, the CLC [Canadian Labour Congress] and Federations of Labour to support political action campaigns. 4, record 4, English, - Unifor%20Atlantic%20Communication%20Locals
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Organisation syndicale
- Téléphonie et techniques hyperfréquences
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Unifor Atlantic Communication Locals
1, record 4, French, Unifor%20Atlantic%20Communication%20Locals
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- UACL 2, record 4, French, UACL
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- Unifor ACL 1, record 4, French, Unifor%20ACL
correct
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2017-12-03
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Occupational Bodies and Committees
- Education
- Union Organization
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Vancouver Island University Faculty Association
1, record 5, English, Vancouver%20Island%20University%20Faculty%20Association
correct, British Columbia
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- VIUFA 2, record 5, English, VIUFA
correct, British Columbia
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Vancouver Island University Faculty Association (VIUFA) is the professional association and certified trade union (under the BC [British Columbia] Labour Code) representing instructional and non-instructional faculty at Vancouver Island University ... 3, record 5, English, - Vancouver%20Island%20University%20Faculty%20Association
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The purposes of the association are : to maintain and improve the quality of education at Vancouver Island University; to maintain the right of the individual to exercise independent judgment, in the planning and execution of his or her educational responsibilities; to represent the opinions of the members in direct communication with the Vancouver Island University Board, the student body, and the community; to be the sole representative of its members, as certified under the B. C. Labour Relations Code, in negotiations with the Vancouver Island University Board, with respect to salary, working conditions, tenure, leaves, and other matters of common concern; to seek and maintain full and effective representation on committees, boards, and other like bodies, which may make decisions concerning its members; [and] to work with and support other unions affiliated with the Federation of Post Secondary Educators(FPSE) to further the interests of both our members and members of other FPSE locals. 4, record 5, English, - Vancouver%20Island%20University%20Faculty%20Association
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités professionnels
- Pédagogie
- Organisation syndicale
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Vancouver Island University Faculty Association
1, record 5, French, Vancouver%20Island%20University%20Faculty%20Association
correct, British Columbia
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- VIUFA 2, record 5, French, VIUFA
correct, British Columbia
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2017-08-22
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Sheet Metal Working
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- British Columbia Sheet Metal Association
1, record 6, English, British%20Columbia%20Sheet%20Metal%20Association
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- SMACNA-BC 2, record 6, English, SMACNA%2DBC
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Purpose of SMACNA-BC :[to] improve the financial stability and business conditions of the sheet metal industry, and to develop and promote methods to improve managerial proficiency; to improve quality, efficiency and productivity of, and within, this industry, and to implement high standards of work; to establish and maintain high ethical standards of conduct between members of the association, and between members and owners, architects, engineers, other contractors, and the public; to study and help in the development and enforcement of governmental codes and regulations, and such legislation as may be necessary for the best interest of the public and the sheet metal industry; to promote harmony in labour relations; to exchange technical, professional, and educational information with other contractor associations in the sheet metal industry and its allied trades in Canada and other countries; [and] to affiliate as a chapter with the Sheet Metal and Air-Conditioning Contractors’ National Association, Inc. 3, record 6, English, - British%20Columbia%20Sheet%20Metal%20Association
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Travail des tôles
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- British Columbia Sheet Metal Association
1, record 6, French, British%20Columbia%20Sheet%20Metal%20Association
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- SMACNA-BC 2, record 6, French, SMACNA%2DBC
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2017-03-14
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Labour Relations
- School and School-Related Administration
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Independent Association of Support Staff
1, record 7, English, Independent%20Association%20of%20Support%20Staff
correct, Quebec
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- IASS 2, record 7, English, IASS
correct, Quebec
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The IASS negotiates both the Provincial and Local collective agreements that cover our members and fulfills a vital role on the Labour Relations, Professional Improvement, and Health and Safety Committees. 3, record 7, English, - Independent%20Association%20of%20Support%20Staff
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Relations du travail
- Administration scolaire et parascolaire
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Union indépendante des employés de soutien
1, record 7, French, Union%20ind%C3%A9pendante%20des%20employ%C3%A9s%20de%20soutien
correct, feminine noun, Quebec
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- UIES 1, record 7, French, UIES
correct, feminine noun, Quebec
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- Association indépendante des employés de soutien 2, record 7, French, Association%20ind%C3%A9pendante%20des%20employ%C3%A9s%20de%20soutien
unofficial, feminine noun, Quebec
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'UIES négocie la convention collective provinciale et l'entente locale qui touchent nos membres et joue un rôle essentiel au sein des comités de relations de travail, de perfectionnement et de santé et sécurité. 1, record 7, French, - Union%20ind%C3%A9pendante%20des%20employ%C3%A9s%20de%20soutien
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2012-03-14
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Labour and Employment
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- The Advisory Committee on the Changing Workplace
1, record 8, English, The%20Advisory%20Committee%20on%20the%20Changing%20Workplace
correct, Canada
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Advisory Committee on the Changing Workplace, chaired by the Minister of Labour, undertakes public consultations to identify concerns, possibilities, expectations, experiences and choices of the public vis-à-vis the rapidly changing workplace. This Committee which is composed of six part-time members, selected from business, labour, academia, youth, and industrial relations practitioners, will provide an overview report by March 31, 1997 1, record 8, English, - The%20Advisory%20Committee%20on%20the%20Changing%20Workplace
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Travail et emploi
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Comité consultatif sur le milieu de travail en évolution
1, record 8, French, Comit%C3%A9%20consultatif%20sur%20le%20milieu%20de%20travail%20en%20%C3%A9volution
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Comité consultatif sur le milieu de travail en évolution, présidé par le ministre du Travail, entreprend un dialogue public afin d'identifier les tendances, les possibilités, les attentes, les expériences et les choix de la population face à l'évolution rapide du milieu de travail. Ce Comité, composé de six représentants à temps partiel du milieu des affaires, des syndicats, du milieu universitaire, des jeunes et des spécialistes en matière de relations industrielles, déposera son rapport le 31 mars 1997. 1, record 8, French, - Comit%C3%A9%20consultatif%20sur%20le%20milieu%20de%20travail%20en%20%C3%A9volution
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2011-12-13
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Police
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Police Association
1, record 9, English, Canadian%20Police%20Association
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- CPA 1, record 9, English, CPA
correct
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
As the national centre for police labour relations, the role of the Canadian Police Association is to : promote the interests of police personnel and the public they serve, in the national legislative and policy fields; provide a collective support network for Member Associations to successfully improve representation and conditions for their own members in collective bargaining, education and training, equipment, health and safety, and protecting members’ rights; advocate for adequate and equitable resources for policing; identify key national issues which impact on Member Associations and facilitate the resolution of these issues; react and respond, upon request, to local policing issues that may have national ramifications; and liaise with the international policing community on issues affecting Canadian police personnel. 1, record 9, English, - Canadian%20Police%20Association
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Police
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Association canadienne des policiers
1, record 9, French, Association%20canadienne%20des%20policiers
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
- ACP 1, record 9, French, ACP
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En tant que centre national des relations de travail en milieu policier, le rôle de l’Association est le suivant : promouvoir les intérêts du personnel policier et du public que ce dernier dessert dans les domaines de la législation et des politiques nationales; fournir un réseau de soutien collectif destiné aux associations-membres dans le but d’améliorer la représentation et les conditions de travail de leurs propres membres, dans les domaines suivants : négociations collectives, éducation et formation, équipement, santé et sécurité, et protection des droits des membres; préconiser des ressources adéquates et équitables pour assurer la prestation des services policiers; signaler les problèmes nationaux primordiaux qui ont une incidence sur nos associations-membres et contribuer à la solution de ces problèmes; réagir et répondre, sur demande, aux problèmes touchant les services policiers locaux, susceptibles d’avoir des répercussions nationales; et assurer la liaison avec la collectivité policière internationale, relativement aux questions touchant le personnel policier canadien. 1, record 9, French, - Association%20canadienne%20des%20policiers
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2003-11-21
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Occupational Bodies and Committees
- Machinery
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Association of Millwrighting Contractors of Ontario Inc.
1, record 10, English, Association%20of%20Millwrighting%20Contractors%20of%20Ontario%20Inc%2E
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
- AMCO 1, record 10, English, AMCO
correct
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Association's principle function is to negotiate and administer the Provincial I. C. I. Collective Agreement with the Millwright Union. Moreover, it provides members with Labour Relations counselling with particular reference to the Millwrights Collective Agreement and acts as a general resource center for members. 1, record 10, English, - Association%20of%20Millwrighting%20Contractors%20of%20Ontario%20Inc%2E
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités professionnels
- Machines
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Association of Millwrighting Contractors of Ontario Inc.
1, record 10, French, Association%20of%20Millwrighting%20Contractors%20of%20Ontario%20Inc%2E
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
- AMCO 1, record 10, French, AMCO
correct
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Appellation et abréviation confirmées par l'organisme. 2, record 10, French, - Association%20of%20Millwrighting%20Contractors%20of%20Ontario%20Inc%2E
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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