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UNION NETWORK, FROM LOCAL TO NATIONAL

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UNION NETWORK, FROM LOCAL TO NATIONAL
As a unionized worker, you are part of a network connecting the postdocs of your university to over three million Canadian workers. Your anchor points in the network are your bargaining unit and your local union. Through them, you are connected to Quebec and Canadian organizations grouping together hundreds to thousands of local unions.

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HOW DOES A LOCAL UNION OPERATE?

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HOW DOES A LOCAL UNION OPERATE?
Your local union acts as your representative to the university in the negotiation of a collective agreement, in cases of workplace conflict, and in all circumstances requiring the defence of your interests. This is done through various structures endorsed by the members of the union and accountable to them.

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DRAWING UP A COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT

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DRAWING UP A COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT
The drafting of a collective agreement comprises several stages in addition to the actual negotiations. It is a long process which may last from several months to a few years. Up to two years may go by between the certification of your local union and the signing of your first agreement.

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