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Union Resources·August 20, 2026

10 Things Every New Union Member Should Know

Read the agreement. Know your steward. Respect the clock. Keep paper. Do not wait for a crisis to learn how the union works.

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Union Resources·August 20, 2026

What Is a Contracting-Out Clause in a Collective Agreement?

It is the language that decides whether bargaining-unit work can leave the unit. The exact words matter more than how you feel about contractors.

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Union Resources·August 20, 2026

What Is a Management Rights Clause in a Collective Agreement?

It is the article that says the employer runs the place. It is not a licence to ignore the rest of the book — or the law.

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Union Resources·August 20, 2026

What Is a Union Steward and What Does a Steward Do?

A steward is not a lawyer, a counsellor, or the boss’s messenger. They are the first union person most members ever talk to — and the work is specific.