What role do Unifor members play in the bargaining process?
Members play a central role at every stage of bargaining:
Electing union representatives: Members elect local union officers and bargaining committee representatives who speak on their behalf at the bargaining table.
Submitting bargaining proposals: Members can propose amendments to their collective agreement
Staying informed: Members are expected to stay up to date through regular updates from the National Union throughout the bargaining process.
Supporting the bargaining team: Solidarity strengthens the committee’s position and helps pressure the employer for a fair agreement.
Voting on tentative agreement: Any tentative agreement must be approved by a majority vote of members at ratification meetings.
Taking strike action, if necessary: If no deal is reached, and subject to requirements of the Ontario Labour Relations Act and Unifor Constitution, members may be called to take strike action in support of pursuing a fair settlement.
