Human Resources committee  Yes, if memory serves, that provision has been a part of the law for decades and has worked very well. The federal public sector is slightly different from the federal private sector, in that it involves important organizations and very complex negotiation units. At the time, le

Human Resources committee  There is a long-standing provision in the Canada Labour Code that entitles members to ask for free copies of the financial statements of their union. The form and content of these statements are not described in detail.

Human Resources committee  Normally, that is included. If the information is not sufficient, the board has the power to ask the union to provide more detailed information.

Human Resources committee  I don't know.

Human Resources committee  I expect that that varies according to the union. The union may make that choice, or the members may ask questions on that, but to my knowledge there is no law forcing the union to disclose that information.

Human Resources committee  Technically, discretion signifies that the board must consider all of the circumstances surrounding the situation at issue and decide, given the circumstances, which method will reflect the views of the workers. It is up to the board to determine its own rules. I cannot answer m