"The actual roles that trade union cadres play in enterprises are more important than the number of trade union cadres." (Baek) Even union haven nations like Germany, England and France report union membership is on a decline
Since multinational organizations frequently assume increased prominence when such integration occurs, the results presented here constitute important evidence on the effect on labor relations of this increasing economic integration." (Budd, 1994) The detailed evaluation of the existing turbulence within the employee ranks of Wal-Mart presents an excellent opportunity to identify and assess existing Canadian labor statutes and their ability to meet the objectives of multinational organizations such as Wal-Mart
"Right-to-work status, non-union status continues to be a big attraction, particularly for foreign manufacturers." (Corbett, 2002) the automobile industry has begun to migrate away from the Midwest, North and parts of Canada to try to mimic retail giant Wal-Mart's 'union free' workforce
"After all, there's still a long way to go when just 14% of the national workforce belongs to a labor union, a figure that 20 years ago was around 24%." (Delsohn) Unions still currently play a role in the Canadian work place
"Clearly, debate in this area will be heated given the political agendas and different interpretations of those agendas." (Gunderson, 1998) Wal-Mart's efforts to maintain a union free labor force has them treading on the fine line between misconduct and the grey area between, All corporate efforts to stop labor unions from establishing unionized employees throughout Canada is a violation of existing laws as well as violating the private rights of each individual
The amendments were developed following the release in February of a report entitled "Seeking a Balance," issued by a task force made up of Chair Andrew Sims and members Paula Knopf and Rodrigue Blouin." (Harnden, 2004) Bill C-66 had a purpose of realigning the non-representational Canada Labour Relations Board with a new Canada Industrial Relations Board
For Wal-Mart, those opinions range from awe and admiration to fear and loathing, especially among its competitors, which now include nearly every retailer in the United States and a growing number of companies overseas." (McTaggart, 2003) the basic operating procedures and employee rights concerns for large retail companies in the world have poor track records for established hiring and firing, pay scale and work programmes
6 million current and former employees could sue the retailer for sex discrimination in a class-action lawsuit." (Ramstack, 2004) The Wal-Mart situation covers a full spectrum of legal concerns such as the acquisition and termination of collective representation of employees, unfair labor practices and the associated regulations, collective bargaining schemes, the scope of individual's rights for collective bargaining and basic constitutional rights in a labor context
, the social forms and institutions have come from the United States, Ireland, Ukraine and elsewhere. (Cross, "Social History," the Canadian Encyclopedia, 2004) Canada, officially, is a mosaic rather than a melting-pot culture, and a stroll through a Canadian Chinatown will yield sign after sign only in Chinese characters
There are five main climatic regions in the southern populated area of Canada: East Coast, Great Lakes, Prairies, Cordilleran and West Coast, all of which tend to be colder than the United States, although to very different degrees. (Sanderson, "Climate," the Canadian Encyclopedia, 2004) Thus, in contrast to Canada, Australia's relative warmth may be seen as its greatest advantage
Each region gave rise to distinctive building forms that "reflected these conditions, as well as the available building materials, means of livelihood, and social and spiritual values of the resident peoples." (Kalman & Mills, "Native Architecture," the Canadian Encyclopedia, 2004) Thus, Canada and Australia presents some particular problems for the social historian, since it is such a complex mosaic of ethnic groups, cultures, traditions and institutions
Of atomic weapon use against China. Still further, Canada voiced objection to the consideration of China as an aggressor, for fear the label would even further delay a ceasefire (Aronsen, 1997)
S. military needs continued to feed the Canadian economy (Donaghy, 2003)
S. Secretary of State Dean Acheson stated, Canada was simply "the stern daughter of the voice of God" (Hamilton, 2003)
During that time, Roosevelt and King negotiated to form a Permanent Joint Board of Defense, otherwise known as the Ogdensburg Agreement. Additionally during this time, the two leaders combined economic forces with the Hyde Park Agreement, which coordinated the economic war mobilization of the two countries (Hilmer, 1989)
However, before the deal could be completed, Prime Minister King pulled out. Citing skepticism of American motives, and fearing the end result of the absorption of Canada into the United States, King stopped the deal (Jockel, Sokolsky, 1996)
However, before the deal could be completed, Prime Minister King pulled out. Citing skepticism of American motives, and fearing the end result of the absorption of Canada into the United States, King stopped the deal (Jockel, Sokolsky, 1996)
This concept of a defense policy certainly differed from that of the United States. Following World War II, the United States lowered their military personnel, but increased their defense funding of submarines, aircraft, and other vessels (Milford, 1997)
Even though the turbulence between the nations continued, relations were definitely improving. By 1938, United States President Franklin Roosevelt had made a promise to protect Canada in the event of foreign aggression (Thompson, 2003)
"Though vaguely defined, [Martin's policy] is moving the country incrementally toward broad continental regulatory harmonization agreements in areas such as health, safety and environment; toward a common energy and resources policy; common security policies, a common trade policy etc." (Campbell, 1) Now under new leadership, Canada's free trade situation has been altered in some ways since the passage of this legislation