Glossary of Union Terms

These are terms that we use when discussing Union functions.

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Job Classification	Job Classification: A group of jobs paid at the same wage rate.
Joint Council	Joint Council: A Joint Council is an entity that co-ordinates the activities of Local Unions within your Province or your region. Local 464 affiliated with Joint Council 36
Jurisdiction	Jurisdiction: The specific industry, or area that a Local Union is chartered to organize and represent.
Just Cause	Just Cause: A reason an employer must give for any disciplinary action it takes against an employee. All Local 464 contracts have just cause requirements which place the burden of proof on the employer.

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