forming
a union

What it takes, how the process works, and what your rights are.

What it takes to win:

Workers who are inspired to make their workplace better and willing to talk to their co-workers.

Workers who know their rights and what to expect from their Employer.

An Organizing Committee that can keep the majority of workers united.

Don't worry...

...you likely won’t have all this at the start.
If you want to form a union in your workplace, we can help you develop your plan to win.

How the process works

— 01

Workers sign union cards

— 02

When a strong majority are signed up, the cards are filed at the provincial Labour Relations Board.

— 03

Depending on the province, the Labour Board orders a vote 5-10 days from filing. Some provincial Labour Boards are also running votes by email during Covid-19.

— 04

50% + 1 of workers vote YES
in favour of the union

— 05

WIN UNION

— 06

Bargain your union contract

Know your Rights!

It's illegal for your employer to:

Fire you for union activities

Ask if you or someone else have signed a union card

Transfer you or give you job assignments differently than other workers for your union activity

Deny the union the right to talk with you or try to prevent you from talking to the union off work time and work premises

Harass you because you support the union

Should your employer engage in any of these activities, document it (i.e. what was said, when, where) and let a union organizer know as soon as possible.

Contact an Organizer

If you want to form a union in your workplace, we can help you develop your plan to win.