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The first step is to invite an OSSTF/FEESO Organizer to initiate an organizing drive in your workplace.
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Sign Membership Cards
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A signed card indicates your desire to secure bargaining rights through OSSTF/FEESO and protect your future. By law your decision to join the union is strictly confidential.
The employer is never told who signed a card nor do they ever know how you vote. |
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Application for Certification
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When at least 40% of your co-workers agree to secure
their future, an application is sent to the Ontario Labour Relations Board (OLRB) requesting certification. |
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Employers Response
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Your employer has two days to respond to the application. |
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Secret Ballot Vote
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The OLRB will order and conduct a secret ballot vote within 5 working days from the date of application. |
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Union Certification
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Vote requirement for certification is 50% + 1 of the voters. |
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Congratulations!
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You are now a member of OSSTF/FEESO, the
largest all-inclusive educational union in Ontario. |
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Now we start working on your behalf.
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Constitution and By-Laws
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Your bargaining unit and OSSTF/FEESO will now work on a constitution and bylaws that will govern your bargaining unit. The members have input into this process. |
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Executive Officers and Committees
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Once a draft constitution and bylaws have been prepared, an inaugural meeting will be held for all members to adopt the constitution and elect a slate of officers.
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Notice of Intent to Bargain
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OSSTF/FEESO will notify your employer that they wish to meet and negotiate a contract. |
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A professional negotiator will meet with your bargaining committee and the employer to negotiate your first OSSTF/FEESO contract.
The employer is legally bound to bargain with your union in good faith.
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