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Organizing

What are my rights?

When Organizing a Union under the Canada Labour Code Every employee has the right to...

  • Join a trade union of her/his choice and to participate in its lawful activities.
  • Be free from discrimination or penalty by an employer because she or he is exercising rights under the Act
  • Organize a union at work, as long as you do it on your own time.
  • Participate in a proceeding under the Canada Labour Code and not be penalized by the employer.
  • Confidentiality of your decision to join a union.
  • Obtain union support from co-workers
  • Take part in the formation, selection or administration of a union. Violation of any of these rights can be remedied by a complaint to the Canada Industrial Relations Board.
Maintained by the PSAC Toronto Regional Office (PSAC_Toronto_Mail@psac-afpc.com).