Labour Relations

EDUCATION MODULE – How to Read a Collective Agreement  ME   SE   SI 
Interactive module with tips and suggestions for reading any collective agreement.

EDU-CON101

Reading the Collective Agreement  ME   SE   SI 
Tips to better understanding how to navigate and read a collective agreement.

CON110

Contract Interpretation Worksheet  SE   SI 
Template on 6 Steps to interpreting any collective agreement language.

CON120

Interpreting the Collective Agreement – Example  SE   SI 
Example of the 6-step interpretation applied to Art. 6.04 (c).

CON130

NBA Article 9 Grievance Process – Infographic  ME   SE   SI 
Diagram outlining the NBA grievance process and timelines associated.

CON200

NBA Rotation Change Process – Infographic  ME   SI 
Provides a visual overview of the NBA rotation change process.

CON220

NBA Employment Status Comparison Chart  ME   SI 
Table that compares the differences between full-time/part-time/casual employment statuses under the NBA.

CON230

NBA Paid Leaves  ME   SI 
Infographic outlining differences in paid leaves between full-time/part-time/casual employment statuses under the NBA.

CON231

NBA Displacement Process – Infographic  ME   SI 
Provides a visual overview of the NBA displacement process.

CON240

NBA Parental and Maternity Leave – Infographic  ME   SE   SI 
Outlines steps members can take when they’re expecting a child.

CON250

NBA Check Your Paystub  ME   SE   SI 
Table that outlines all of the premiums, allowances and qualification differentials that nurses may be entitled to under the NBA

CON260

EDUCATION MODULE – NBA Grievance Process  ME   SE  
Demystify the NBA 2-step grievance process. Find out about timelines, purpose and how you can help the process move forward in the most collaborative way.

EDU-GRH001

EDUCATION MODULE – Why We Use Grievances and Arbitrations  SI 
This module challenges union representatives to consider why we have a grievance process to resolve problems and why we use arbitration to settle disputes.

EDU-GRH002

NBA Grievance Timeline Tracker – Worksheet  SE  
Worksheet to help stewards track timelines in the NBA grievance process.

GRH010

Types of NBA Grievances  SE  
A comprehensive list of the types of grievances a steward may encounter.

GRH020

Potential Grievance Interview with Grievor Fact Sheet – Worksheet  SE   SI 
Worksheet to help guide a steward in interviewing a member with a potential grievance.

EDUCATION MODULE – Employer Investigations  SE 
Why do employers Investigate? Learn the purpose, your role, and how to support members during an investigation.

EDU-INV101

Investigatory Meeting Tips – Steward Tips for Representation  SE 
Steward duties before/during/after.

INV110

Investigatory Meeting Tips – Members  ME   SE 
Tips to help a member understand their rights when attending an employer investigation.

INV120

EDUCATION MODULE – Union Investigations & Interviews  SI 
Explore concepts and best practices to ensure successful union investigations.

EDU-INV201

Principles of Investigations – Infographic  SE   SI 
Reviews the overarching principles of investigations.

INV200

Interviewing Techniques  SI 
Tips and suggestions on different styles when investigating.

INV210

Asking Better Questions – Checklist  SI 
Ten (10) tips on asking better questions and a comprehensive list of possible questions using the 5 W’s for anyone conducting investigations on behalf of the union.

INV220

Chronology/Timeline – Example  SI 
Example on creating a chronology / timeline of events for grievance preparation.

INV230

Grievance Investigation – Checklist  SI 
Things to consider for different grievance types.

INV240

Release of information / Permission for Representation – Template  SI 
Sample template.

INV250