Legal Question in Employment Law in Canada
Freedom of Association
Does being made to join a union in order to work for an employer violate my Freedom of Association? Particularily when I had accepted a Management and Professional Staff (non union) position at a local University. I was later seconded by the union with no change in job description or duties. Don't I have a legal right to maintain a position and not be part of a union? Why do I have to be part of a union if I don't want to be?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Freedom of Association
My friend - many people have grappled with this question.
Without getting into the details. The Supreme Court of Canada has stated that you basically have no choice but to join a bargaining unit (union) that represents your employment position.
The only way to avoid this is to belong to a religion that does not permit payments to unions or like associations. In that case, your union dues are still withdrawn, but sent to a charity of your choice.
Good luck.
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