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Record 1 - internal organization data 2018-10-11
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Labour Relations
- Educational Institutions
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Thompson Rivers University Open Learning Faculty Association
1, record 1, English, Thompson%20Rivers%20University%20Open%20Learning%20Faculty%20Association
correct, British Columbia
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- TRUOLFA 2, record 1, English, TRUOLFA
correct, British Columbia
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- British Columbia Open University Faculty Association 3, record 1, English, British%20Columbia%20Open%20University%20Faculty%20Association
former designation, correct
- BCOUFA 4, record 1, English, BCOUFA
former designation, correct
- BCOUFA 4, record 1, English, BCOUFA
- Faculty Association of the Open Learning Agency 5, record 1, English, Faculty%20Association%20of%20the%20Open%20Learning%20Agency
former designation, correct, British Columbia
- FAOLA 4, record 1, English, FAOLA
former designation, correct, British Columbia
- FAOLA 4, record 1, English, FAOLA
- Open Learning Agency Tutors’ Association 4, record 1, English, Open%20Learning%20Agency%20Tutors%26rsquo%3B%20Association
former designation, correct, British Columbia
- OLATA 4, record 1, English, OLATA
former designation, correct, British Columbia
- OLATA 4, record 1, English, OLATA
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Thompson Rivers University Open Learning Faculty Association(TRUOLFA) … is the sole bargaining agent for approximately 150 faculty members of the Open Learning Division of Thompson Rivers University, located in Kamloops, British Columbia. Its members are spread throughout the province of British Columbia. 6, record 1, English, - Thompson%20Rivers%20University%20Open%20Learning%20Faculty%20Association
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Relations du travail
- Établissements d'enseignement
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Thompson Rivers University Open Learning Faculty Association
1, record 1, French, Thompson%20Rivers%20University%20Open%20Learning%20Faculty%20Association
correct, feminine noun, British Columbia
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- TRUOLFA 2, record 1, French, TRUOLFA
correct, feminine noun, British Columbia
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- British Columbia Open University Faculty Association 3, record 1, French, British%20Columbia%20Open%20University%20Faculty%20Association
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- BCOUFA 4, record 1, French, BCOUFA
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- BCOUFA 4, record 1, French, BCOUFA
- Faculty Association of the Open Learning Agency 5, record 1, French, Faculty%20Association%20of%20the%20Open%20Learning%20Agency
former designation, correct, feminine noun, British Columbia
- FAOLA 4, record 1, French, FAOLA
former designation, correct, feminine noun, British Columbia
- FAOLA 4, record 1, French, FAOLA
- Open Learning Agency Tutors' Association 4, record 1, French, Open%20Learning%20Agency%20Tutors%27%20Association
former designation, correct, feminine noun, British Columbia
- OLATA 4, record 1, French, OLATA
former designation, correct, feminine noun, British Columbia
- OLATA 4, record 1, French, OLATA
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-10-24
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Educational Institutions
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Thompson Rivers University Faculty Association
1, record 2, English, Thompson%20Rivers%20University%20Faculty%20Association
correct, British Columbia
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- TRUFA 2, record 2, English, TRUFA
correct, British Columbia
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Thompson Rivers University Faculty Association(TRUFA) is the sole bargaining agent for approximately 650 faculty members of Thompson Rivers University. [The TRUFA] members are spread over two main campuses, in Kamloops and Williams Lake, as well as a number of regional centres in 100 Mile House, Lillooet, Cache Creek, Ashcroft, Chase, Barriere, and Clearwater. 3, record 2, English, - Thompson%20Rivers%20University%20Faculty%20Association
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
TRUFA is a member of the Kamloops and District Labour Council, the Federation of Post-Secondary Educators of British Columbia, and is affiliated with the Canadian Association of University Teachers, the Canadian Labour Congress and the British Columbia Federation of Labour. 3, record 2, English, - Thompson%20Rivers%20University%20Faculty%20Association
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Établissements d'enseignement
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Thompson Rivers University Faculty Association
1, record 2, French, Thompson%20Rivers%20University%20Faculty%20Association
correct, British Columbia
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- TRUFA 2, record 2, French, TRUFA
correct, British Columbia
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-09-27
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Union Organization
- Construction
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Construction Labour Relations Association of Newfoundland and Labrador Inc.
1, record 3, English, Construction%20Labour%20Relations%20Association%20of%20Newfoundland%20and%20Labrador%20Inc%2E
correct, Newfoundland and Labrador
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- CLRA 2, record 3, English, CLRA
correct, Newfoundland and Labrador
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Construction Labour Relations Association of Newfoundland and Labrador Inc. incorporated in 1973 is the sole and exclusive bargaining agent for all unionized employers employing unionized trades persons engaged in the commercial and industrial sector of the construction industry in the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador. 1, record 3, English, - Construction%20Labour%20Relations%20Association%20of%20Newfoundland%20and%20Labrador%20Inc%2E
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Construction Labour Relations Association of Newfoundland and Labrador
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Organisation syndicale
- Construction
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Construction Labour Relations Association of Newfoundland and Labrador Inc.
1, record 3, French, Construction%20Labour%20Relations%20Association%20of%20Newfoundland%20and%20Labrador%20Inc%2E
correct, Newfoundland and Labrador
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- CLRA 2, record 3, French, CLRA
correct, Newfoundland and Labrador
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Construction Labour Relations Association of Newfoundland and Labrador
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-02-15
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Investment
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- sole placing agent 1, record 4, English, sole%20placing%20agent
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
sole placing agent : term extracted from the “Glossaire de l'économie” and reproduced with permission of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. 2, record 4, English, - sole%20placing%20agent
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Investissements et placements
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- agent exclusif de placement
1, record 4, French, agent%20exclusif%20de%20placement
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
agent exclusif de placement : terme extrait du «Glossaire de l’économie» et reproduit avec l’autorisation de l’Organisation de coopération et de développement économiques. 2, record 4, French, - agent%20exclusif%20de%20placement
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2015-03-12
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Real Estate
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- exclusive listing
1, record 5, English, exclusive%20listing
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- exclusive agency listing 2, record 5, English, exclusive%20agency%20listing
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
an agreement granting sole and exclusive rights to an agent to sell property. 3, record 5, English, - exclusive%20listing
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Immobilier
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- inscription exclusive
1, record 5, French, inscription%20exclusive
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- mandat exclusif 1, record 5, French, mandat%20exclusif
correct, masculine noun
- mandat d'exclusivité 2, record 5, French, mandat%20d%27exclusivit%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
- mandat de vente avec clause d'exclusivité 3, record 5, French, mandat%20de%20vente%20avec%20clause%20d%27exclusivit%C3%A9
masculine noun
- mandat exclusif de vente 3, record 5, French, mandat%20exclusif%20de%20vente
masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
donne à un seul courtier le droit exclusif de vendre la propriété durant une période déterminée [...] 1, record 5, French, - inscription%20exclusive
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
l'agent immobilier ne peut négocier [...] sans qu'un mandat [...] lui ait été délivré par l'une des parties. Ce mandat doit [...] fixer: [...] éventuellement, la stipulation [...] d'une clause d'exclusivité [...] VADRO 74 1-28i [1--] 3, record 5, French, - inscription%20exclusive
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2011-08-10
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Provincial Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Municipal Administration
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- City Hall Employees’ Association
1, record 6, English, City%20Hall%20Employees%26rsquo%3B%20Association
correct, New Brunswick
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- CHEA 1, record 6, English, CHEA
correct, New Brunswick
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The object of the Association is to act as the sole bargaining agent on behalf of its collective Membership with its employer, the City of Moncton, which is hereinafter referred to as the “City”. The Association shall negotiate with the City Council of the City or any duly authorized Committee or officials thereof with respect to remuneration and working conditions for its Membership. The Association shall promote the interests and welfare of its membership and provide suitable and appropriate conditions of employment for the benefit and betterment of each and every member. 1, record 6, English, - City%20Hall%20Employees%26rsquo%3B%20Association
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
- Administration municipale
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- City Hall Employees' Association
1, record 6, French, City%20Hall%20Employees%27%20Association
correct, New Brunswick
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- CHEA 1, record 6, French, CHEA
correct, New Brunswick
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Appellation et abréviation confirmées par l'organisme, situé à Moncton. 2, record 6, French, - City%20Hall%20Employees%27%20Association
Record 6, Key term(s)
- Association des employés de l'Hôtel de ville
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2007-05-08
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Labour Relations
- Collective Agreements and Bargaining
- Union Organization
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- union certification
1, record 7, English, union%20certification
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- union accreditation 2, record 7, English, union%20accreditation
correct
- certification 3, record 7, English, certification
correct, Ontario
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Official designation by a labour relations board or similar government agency of a union as sole and exclusive bargaining agent, following proof of majority support among employees in a bargaining unit. 4, record 7, English, - union%20certification
Record 7, Key term(s)
- trade union certification
- trade union accreditation
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Relations du travail
- Conventions collectives et négociations
- Organisation syndicale
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- accréditation syndicale
1, record 7, French, accr%C3%A9ditation%20syndicale
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- accréditation 2, record 7, French, accr%C3%A9ditation
correct, feminine noun, Ontario
- agrément 3, record 7, French, agr%C3%A9ment
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- certification 4, record 7, French, certification
avoid, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] désignation officielle [...] du syndicat habilité à faire fonction d'agent négociateur exclusif d'un groupe de travailleurs dont il a l'appui majoritaire. 5, record 7, French, - accr%C3%A9ditation%20syndicale
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Par extension, on parle [...] en droit canadien de travail, de «l'accréditation» (on dirait mieux de «l'agrément») d'un syndicat. Dans ce dernier cas ne pas employer le mot «certification». 3, record 7, French, - accr%C3%A9ditation%20syndicale
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2005-01-12
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Foreign Trade
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- exclusive agent
1, record 8, English, exclusive%20agent
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- sole agent 2, record 8, English, sole%20agent
correct
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Commerce extérieur
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- représentant exclusif
1, record 8, French, repr%C3%A9sentant%20exclusif
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- agent exclusif 2, record 8, French, agent%20exclusif
masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Comercio exterior
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- representante exclusivo
1, record 8, Spanish, representante%20exclusivo
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
- agente exclusivo 2, record 8, Spanish, agente%20exclusivo
correct, masculine noun
- agente único 3, record 8, Spanish, agente%20%C3%BAnico
correct, masculine noun
- representante único 3, record 8, Spanish, representante%20%C3%BAnico
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2003-07-10
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Recruiting of Personnel
- Union Organization
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- open shop
1, record 9, English, open%20shop
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- open union shop 2, record 9, English, open%20union%20shop
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An establishment in which eligibility for employment and retention on the payroll are not determined by membership or non membership in a labor union though there may be an agreement by which a union is recognized as sole bargaining agent. 3, record 9, English, - open%20shop
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "open shop", as is the case for "closed shop" or "modified closed shop" (g.v.), may also, by extension, mean a type of union-security arrangement, as well as the shop or establishment in which this arrangement is the rule. 4, record 9, English, - open%20shop
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Recrutement du personnel
- Organisation syndicale
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- atelier ouvert
1, record 9, French, atelier%20ouvert
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- atelier syndical ouvert 2, record 9, French, atelier%20syndical%20ouvert
masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Régime d'une organisation où l'adhésion des travailleurs au syndicat est facultative soit au moment de l'engagement, soit pour le maintien de l'emploi. 3, record 9, French, - atelier%20ouvert
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme «atelier ouvert», de même que le terme «atelier fermé» ou les termes dérivés (g.v.), peut, par extension, désigner un type de régime de sécurité syndicale, aussi bien que l'atelier ou l'entreprise où ce régime est en vigueur. 4, record 9, French, - atelier%20ouvert
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Contratación de personal
- Organización sindical
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- empresa asequible a todos los trabajadores
1, record 9, Spanish, empresa%20asequible%20a%20todos%20los%20trabajadores
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2000-11-21
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Stock Exchange
- Investment
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- dividend disbursing agent
1, record 10, English, dividend%20disbursing%20agent
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Effective June 2, 1986, Harris Trust and Savings Bank will become the Company's sole transfer agent and registrar. As part of their function, Harris Trust will be the record keeper and dividend disbursing agent for all of the Company's stock and will be the administrator of the automatic dividend reinvestment and stock purchase plan. 2, record 10, English, - dividend%20disbursing%20agent
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "dividend disbursing agent" was found in a letter to stockholders which appeared in Northern Indiana Public Service Co.’s March 31, 1986, Quarterly Report. 2, record 10, English, - dividend%20disbursing%20agent
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Bourse
- Investissements et placements
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- agent payeur des dividendes
1, record 10, French, agent%20payeur%20des%20dividendes
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2000-07-06
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Union Organization
- Labour Relations
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- exclusive business agent
1, record 11, English, exclusive%20business%20agent
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- sole business agent 1, record 11, English, sole%20business%20agent
correct
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... the union is accepted as the agent for all employees in the unit [and] is responsible for negotiating with respect to working conditions 1, record 11, English, - exclusive%20business%20agent
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Organisation syndicale
- Relations du travail
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- agent exclusif de négociation
1, record 11, French, agent%20exclusif%20de%20n%C3%A9gociation
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme employé quand un syndicat est reconnu comme seul interlocuteur de négociation pour tous les salariés d'une usine déterminée. 1, record 11, French, - agent%20exclusif%20de%20n%C3%A9gociation
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1991-06-04
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Patents (Law)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- sole applicant
1, record 12, English, sole%20applicant
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Except as provided by these Rules, correspondence on the subject of any application shall be conducted with only one person, who shall be,(a) if a patent agent has been appointed, the patent agent last appointed, or(b) if no patent agent has been appointed,(i) the sole applicant... 1, record 12, English, - sole%20applicant
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Brevets d'invention (Droit)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- seul demandeur
1, record 12, French, seul%20demandeur
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Sauf disposition contraire dans les présentes règles, toute correspondance au sujet d'une demande doit s'échanger avec une seule personne, c'est-à-dire a) l'agent des brevets le plus récemment nommé, si telle nomination a eu lieu, ou b) si aucun agent des brevets n'a été nommé, i) le seul demandeur, ... 1, record 12, French, - seul%20demandeur
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les termes et les exemples sont tirés de Règles sur les brevets, C.R.C., chapitre 1250, art. 6(1). 1, record 12, French, - seul%20demandeur
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- sole agent for France 1, record 13, English, sole%20agent%20for%20France
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- agent exclusif pour la France
1, record 13, French, agent%20exclusif%20pour%20la%20France
masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
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