The Exclusion of Managerial Employees Is Increasingly Coming Under Attack

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A titled position of 'manager' will not in itself be enough to keep a position or group of employees out of being organized. An application will be made to the labour board by the union and in determining the issue, the board will consider several factors including whether:
i. the person has the authority to hire, fire, and/ or discipline other employees
ii. the position is responsible for operations or production
iii. others report to the position and is that person responsible for supervising others
iv. the position the 'go to' person in times of crisis or emergency
v. the person/position has access to personal information, such as employment records or budgetary information
vi. the person/position participates in planning and conducting collective agreement negotiations (exempt employees are dealt with in the same manner as managers)
vii. As well, what is the division between managerial and non-managerial work?
Some ways that unions are combating this is to organize managers in a separate bargaining unit from those who are being supervised by the manager. In doing so, the division between the manager and employee is maintained but there is recognition of the right to organize and be represented by a bargaining agent.

The Exclusion of Managerial Employees Is Increasingly Coming Under Attack

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