FAQ

What exactly are these “other unions”?

Most of the time they are independent unions, meaning that they are not affiliated with a central labour body. Many of these company unions are actually controlled by the employers themselves through intermediaries. This means that when the time comes for them to negotiate a labour contract, these employers are in fact bargaining with themselves! This obviously results in collective agreements riddled with poor working conditions.
Employers are well aware that CSN unions are controlled entirely by their members and that the CSN will never prevent them from demanding or fighting for better working conditions and standards of living. On the contrary, the CSN always supports any of their decisions arrived at democratically—a fact that strengthens members’ solidarity and boosts their chances of reaching their goals.