Question

Explain how the bargaining priorities of the following employee groups might differ: younger employees; older employees; and female employees.

2. Explain why it has it been more difficult for unions to organize part-time employees.

3. a. Explain this difference between a product or service with an elastic versus an

        inelastic demand.

     b. From a union’s perspective, is it preferable to produce a good or service with an

        elastic demand or inelastic demand? Explain.

4. Explain the meaning of “jurisdiction” and why it is important from a labor relations perspective.

5. a. Explain the key provisions of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms that are of

          particular importance for labor relations.

     b. Briefly explain 2 cases that were the subject of Charter challenges.

Answer 1

1. Bargaining priorities of different types of employees (younger employees; older employees; and female employees) might differ because of factors, such as:

1) Different expectations in job

2) Different experience level

3) Different family roles

4) Different attitude towards society at large

5) Difference in health status

6) Different spending habits

A young employee may be more interested in advancing his/her career; therefore, long work-hours or relatively low pay may not be very important issues. However, an old employee may be demotivated by such issues. An old employee is most likely to have health-related or age-related issues and would like to take less stress at work. A female employee may be more concerned with work-life balance because of difference in family roles.