Glossary of Union Terms

These are terms that we use when discussing Union functions.

B (3) | C (3) | D (1) | E (1) | G (2) | J (4) | L (2) | M (7) | O (1) | P (3) | R (5) | S (3) | T (2) | U (1) | W (1)

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Rank and File	Rank and File: The members of a union.
Ratification	Ratification: Formal approval of a newly negotiated agreement by vote of the Union members affected.
Ratification Vote	Ratification Vote: A vote of bargaining unit members to accept or reject a proposed Collective Agreement (or other agreement). Every active member of Local 464 has a say in whether a contract is accepted or rejected.
Recall	Recall: The process for bringing laid off workers back to work.
Retroactive	Retroactive: A change comes into effect on a date that has passed. For example, if the Union negotiates a wage increase during bargaining, you may be owed that increase back to when the Collective Agreement starts.

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