2nd Session, 41st Legislature
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Bill 29
THE HEALTH SECTOR BARGAINING UNIT REVIEW ACT
Section |
Table of Contents |
DEFINITIONS | |
1(1) | Definitions |
(2) | Labour Relations Act definitions |
BARGAINING FRAMEWORK | |
2(1) | Appropriate bargaining units |
(2) | Single bargaining unit |
(3) | All unionized employees to be included |
(4) | Multi-employer certification |
3(1) | Employers organization for health region |
(2) | Employer bargaining representative |
(3) | Exclusive jurisdiction to bargain |
4(1) | Bargaining representative for province-wide health employer |
(2) | Exclusive jurisdiction to bargain |
COMMISSIONER | |
5(1) | Appointment of commissioner |
(2) | Term |
(3) | Responsibilities carried out as soon as practicable |
BARGAINING UNITS | |
6 | Commissioner to determine composition of bargaining units |
7 | Commissioner to seek views of unions and employers |
DETERMINING BARGAINING AGENTS | |
8(1) | Determining bargaining agent |
(2) | Affiliated unions |
(3) | Unions eligible for selection |
(4) | If only one eligible union |
(5) | Representation vote if two or more eligible unions |
(6) | Voting procedures |
INTERIM COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT | |
9(1) | Existing agreement applies until new agreement negotiated |
(2) | Earlier transition at option of employees |
(3) | No certification application |
NEGOTIATING A REVISED COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT | |
10(1) | Receiving collective agreement |
(2) | Designation |
(3) | Notice of intent to commence bargaining |
(4) | When agreement negotiated |
11(1) | Commissioner's powers re intermingling of employees |
(2) | Considerations |
12(1) | If agreement not negotiated |
(2) | No effect on commissioner's jurisdiction |
SENIORITY AND SERVICE RECOGNITION | |
13 | Seniority and service recognition |
EFFECT OF CHANGES | |
14(1) | No termination of employment |
(2) | No right to compensation |
(3) | Exception |
COMMISSIONER'S GENERAL JURISDICTION | |
15(1) | Jurisdiction of the commissioner |
(2) | Questions for decision of the commissioner |
16 | Powers under Part V of Evidence Act |
17 | Procedural rules |
18 | Power to delegate |
ORDERS OF THE COMMISSIONER | |
19 | Commissioner may issue, amend or rescind certificates |
20 | Incidental orders |
21 | Order may amend or rescind Labour Board order |
22 | Same effect as if made by Labour Board |
23 | Retroactive decisions and orders |
24 | Statutes and Regulations Act does not apply |
25(1) | Decisions and orders are final |
(2) | Judicial review |
GENERAL PROVISIONS | |
26 | Conflict with Labour Relations Act |
27 | Labour Relations Act applies after revised agreement concluded |
28 | Commissioner not compellable as a witness |
29 | Protection from liability |
30 | Certificate of commissioner admissible |
31(1) | Regulations |
(2) | Application of regulations |
32 | Continuing effect of bargaining framework |
C.C.S.M. REFERENCE AND COMING INTO FORCE | |
33 | C.C.S.M. reference |
34 | Coming into force |