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NL · Labour Relations Act (unions and bargaining) · Article 33 · clause 33 · RSNL1990 c L-1

PART II LABOUR RIGHTS AND PRACTICES — Non-union employees' seniority

33

(1) Notwithstanding another Act or a collective agreement that is otherwise binding on an employer or other law, an employer who is a party to a collective agreement may employ a person who is not a member of the union that is a party to the collective agreement where he or she is otherwise qualified for employment and applies for membership in the union, whether or not the union accepts that person into its membership.

33(2)

Nothing contained in subsection (1) excuses an employee from complying with the constitution, rules and by-laws of a union of which the employee becomes a member.

33(3)

Notwithstanding another Act, a provision in the constitution, rules or by-laws of a union that is designed or that operates to exclude a person referred to in subsection (1) from membership in the union is void.

33(4)

Nothing in this Act invalidates a provision in respect of seniority of employees that is contained in a collective agreement.

Not legal advice. Verify the cited article against the signed agreement.