Sample letter offering employment where there is a relevant collective agreement and the successful applicant is a member of a union that is a party to that collective agreement
[insert name of successful applicant]
[insert address]
Dear [insert name]
Offer of Employment
I am pleased to offer you the position of insert title of position and name of business at insert location starting on insert date. If you wish to accept this position, please sign the duplicate copy of this letter and return it to me by Return Date.
The work you will do is covered by an existing collective employment agreement between [insert business name] and [insert union name]. A copy of that collective agreement is attached. I understand from you that you are a member of this union. Please free to discuss this agreement with your union if you wish. If you accept this offer of employment, you will be bound by that collective agreement.
If there is anything you are unclear about, disagree with or wish to discuss, please contact me.
I look forward to working with you.
Yours sincerely
[insert employer's name, title]
[and contact details]
I, [new employee's name], confirm that I have read the terms of employment set out in this letter and in the attached collective employment agreement and accept the offer of employment. I confirm that by signing this letter I agree to be bound by the terms of the collective agreement.
Signed by:.................................................................. Date:....................
