Labour-Management Consultation Committees (LMCC) provide another avenue to fight for our members.

The purpose of union-management consultation is to facilitate communication on issues relevant to the workplace.

They may be held at the national, regional or local levels.

LMCCs are an official forum where management and employee representatives meet to exchange information on policy, procedures, conditions of employment and other matters of interest to the parties. They provide a forum for:

• union representatives to communicate their views on subjects of importance to the membership;
• management to make known its plans regarding the subject under discussion, the reasons for taking such action and the expected results;
• discussing such items as proposed changes in conditions and programs; physical working conditions; equipment, tools and protective clothing; and training programs; and
• alleviating fears and prejudices created by workplace rumours.

For additional information see our Local Toolbox item on this subject.