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The Union Master Agreement serves as the foundational document governing the relationship between employers and certified unions in Canada. This comprehensive agreement is essential when a union has been certified as the exclusive bargaining agent for a defined group of employees. It encompasses all aspects of the employment relationship, including wages, benefits, working conditions, and dispute resolution mechanisms, while ensuring compliance with both federal and provincial labor laws. The document is particularly crucial following union certification or during the renewal of existing collective agreements, providing a framework for ongoing labor relations and establishing clear rights and obligations for all parties involved. The Union Master Agreement must be carefully crafted to address industry-specific needs while maintaining consistency with Canadian labor legislation and precedents in labor law.

1. Parties: Identification of the employer and union parties to the agreement

2. Background: Context of the agreement, including recognition of the union as bargaining agent

3. Definitions: Key terms used throughout the agreement

4. Scope and Recognition: Definition of bargaining unit and coverage of the agreement

5. Union Security and Dues: Provisions for union membership, dues collection, and remittance

6. Management Rights: Outline of retained employer rights and responsibilities

7. Union Rights and Representation: Rights of union representatives, stewards, and committee members

8. Hours of Work: Standard working hours, shifts, and scheduling provisions

9. Overtime and Premium Pay: Compensation rates for overtime and special circumstances

10. Wages and Classifications: Pay rates, job classifications, and progression

11. Benefits: Health, welfare, and pension benefits

12. Leaves of Absence: Various types of leaves including statutory, personal, and union leave

13. Seniority: Seniority rights, accumulation, and application

14. Grievance and Arbitration: Procedures for dispute resolution

15. Health and Safety: Workplace safety requirements and committee provisions

16. Discipline and Discharge: Process for disciplinary actions and termination

17. Term and Renewal: Duration of agreement and renewal process