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General information only

This website provides general information, consultation support, representation support, and referral assistance for unionized employees, individual workers, and businesses. It does not provide legal advice unless expressly provided by a licensed legal professional.

Rules vary by workplace and jurisdiction

Labour, employment, human rights, health and safety, and workplace insurance laws vary by jurisdiction, sector, workplace, bargaining unit, and collective agreement. Federally regulated workplaces may follow different procedures than provincially regulated workplaces.

Required compliance warnings

• Do not rely only on website information before taking legal action.
• Do not collect signatures before understanding the applicable rules.
• Do not involve management or employer representatives in employee-led representation decisions.
• Do not pressure coworkers.
• Do not miss grievance or labour-board deadlines.
• Speak with a qualified legal professional when legal advice is needed.