What is a “collective agreement”?

A collective agreement is an agreement between a union and an employer that deals with terms and conditions of employment of all workers covered by the collective agreement. In Alberta, a collective agreement must be in writing and it is legally binding upon the employer, the union, and the employee that the agreement covers. This means that legal action can be taken against anyone who breaks a term of the collective agreement.

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