Module 1: Economic Systems in Canada and the United States
Section 1: Market and Mixed Economies
Lesson 4 - The Impact of Labour Unions
In this lesson you will examine this question:
How has the emergence of labour unions impacted my quality of life and identity as a Canadian, and how do labour unions impact market and mixed economies?
How has the emergence of labour unions impacted my quality of life and identity as a Canadian, and how do labour unions impact market and mixed economies?
Watch the video
The Role of Unions
The Role of Unions
Read the following sections in your textbook
As you read through pages 231 to 235 of your textbook, use the Labour Unions Graphic Organizer to place the main points down for each topic. When you have completed the notes, respond to “Critical Thinking Challenge” on page 232 and question 1 of “Connect to the Big Ideas” on page 233. Place your responses to these questions on your Labour Unions Graphic Organizer, as well. Place your Labour Unions Graphic Organizer into your Portfolio.
Then retrieve your Issues for Canadians Definitions handout and add the term union. Write your own definition for the word and place the handout back into your Portfolio.
Today, there are hundreds of unions in Canada that support employee rights. Using an Internet web browser and search engine, enter the key terms “Canadian Labour Congress.” Doing a web search should take you to the Canadian Labour Congress homepage. Click on the “About the CLC” button to find out about the role of the Canadian Labour Congress and how it impacts your quality of life.
Create a graphic organizer with the title Canadian Labour Congress. Add any notes that clarify the role and impacts of the congress.
- “What’s a Labour Union?” on page 231
- “Did You Know?” on page 231
- “Did You Know?” on page 232
- “Letters to the Editor” on page 233
- “How has the recognition of workers’ rights in Canada changed over time?” on page 234
- “What was the Winnipeg General Strike?” on page 234
- “Supreme Court Rules that Charter protects collective bargaining” on page 235
As you read through pages 231 to 235 of your textbook, use the Labour Unions Graphic Organizer to place the main points down for each topic. When you have completed the notes, respond to “Critical Thinking Challenge” on page 232 and question 1 of “Connect to the Big Ideas” on page 233. Place your responses to these questions on your Labour Unions Graphic Organizer, as well. Place your Labour Unions Graphic Organizer into your Portfolio.
Then retrieve your Issues for Canadians Definitions handout and add the term union. Write your own definition for the word and place the handout back into your Portfolio.
Today, there are hundreds of unions in Canada that support employee rights. Using an Internet web browser and search engine, enter the key terms “Canadian Labour Congress.” Doing a web search should take you to the Canadian Labour Congress homepage. Click on the “About the CLC” button to find out about the role of the Canadian Labour Congress and how it impacts your quality of life.
Create a graphic organizer with the title Canadian Labour Congress. Add any notes that clarify the role and impacts of the congress.