National Union-Management Committee (NUMC)

The purpose of union-management consultation is to facilitate communication on issues relevant to the workplace. The aim is to build a spirit of co-operation and mutual trust between management and employee representatives through the exchange of information.

The Consultation Committee provides a forum for senior management and UTE National Officers to meet and exchange information about policies, programs and working conditions.

The Joint National Union-Management Consultation Committee has established the following sub-committees:

• National Consultation Committee on Technological Change
• National Health and Safety Policy Committee.  In 2000, there was an amendment to Part II of the Canada Labour Code, which mandates the creation of a National Health and Safety Policy Committee.

Meaningful consultation at the regional and local levels is essential as most decisions affecting working conditions are implemented in all workplaces.