Question 1

Two major bargaining issues since World War II have been adjustments to technological change and safeguards against inflation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The Homestead Incident,unlike the Ludlow Massacre,showed the public that union and management officials could resolve their differences in a non-violent fashion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Opposition to the war and the Soviet revolution in Russia in 1917 led to what was called the Red Scare: A general concern that a communist revolution would happen in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Employers actively opposed unions after World War I by supporting the open-shop movement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The sit-down strike helped the CIO to obtain union membership in the 1930s,and it was soon approved by the Supreme Court.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The strength or likely continued success of any labor organization can be assessed by focusing on four criteria except:

Accepted Answer

A)  A labor organization's structural and financial stability. 
B)  A shift in economic conditions. 
C)  Its ability to work within the established political and economic system,particularly the wage system. 
D)  The degree to which the broader social environment,such as laws,media,and public opinion,is supportive or opposed to a labor organization's goals and tactics. 
E)  Was passed over organized labor's strong opposition. 
A)  A labor organization's structural and financial stability. 
B)  A shift in economic conditions. 
C)  Its ability to work within the established political and economic system,particularly the wage system. 
D)  The degree to which the broader social environment,such as laws,media,and public opinion,is supportive or opposed to a labor organization's goals and tactics. 
E)  Was passed over organized labor's strong opposition.

Question 7

The Local Assembly,the basic unit in the Knights of Labor:

Accepted Answer

A)  Could veto any matter raised by the Executive Board. 
B)  Could veto any matter raised by the Executive Board and provided the major source of members. 
C)  Provided the major source of members. 
D)  Was often involved in a key KOL activity - the strike. 
E)  Counted on financial support from the KOL during strike actions. 
A)  Could veto any matter raised by the Executive Board. 
B)  Could veto any matter raised by the Executive Board and provided the major source of members. 
C)  Provided the major source of members. 
D)  Was often involved in a key KOL activity - the strike. 
E)  Counted on financial support from the KOL during strike actions.

Question 8

The AFL under Gompers' leadership believed the existing social system should be dramatically changed by any means possible,including revolutionary methods if necessary.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

John L.Lewis was:

Accepted Answer

A)  The first president of the CIO. 
B)  A U.S.senator known for the "Lewis Bill of Employee Rights." 
C)  The first president of the AFL. 
D)  The first labor-backed president of the United States. 
E)  The founder of IWW. 
A)  The first president of the CIO. 
B)  A U.S.senator known for the "Lewis Bill of Employee Rights." 
C)  The first president of the AFL. 
D)  The first labor-backed president of the United States. 
E)  The founder of IWW.

Two major bargaining issues since World War II have been adjustments to technological change and safeguards against inflation.

The Homestead Incident,unlike the Ludlow Massacre,showed the public that union and management officials could resolve their differences in a non-violent fashion.

Opposition to the war and the Soviet revolution in Russia in 1917 led to what was called the Red Scare: A general concern that a communist revolution would happen in the United States.

Employers actively opposed unions after World War I by supporting the open-shop movement.

The sit-down strike helped the CIO to obtain union membership in the 1930s,and it was soon approved by the Supreme Court.

The strength or likely continued success of any labor organization can be assessed by focusing on four criteria except:

The Local Assembly,the basic unit in the Knights of Labor:

The AFL under Gompers' leadership believed the existing social system should be dramatically changed by any means possible,including revolutionary methods if necessary.

John L.Lewis was:

Union-Management Relationships in Perspective

Legal Influences

Unions and Management: Key Participants in the Labor Relations Process

Why and How Unions Are Organized

Negotiating the Labor Agreement

Economic Issues

Administrative Issues

Resolving Negotiation Interestdisputes and the Use of Economic Pressure

Contract Administration

Labor and Employment Arbitration

Employee Discipline

Labor Relations in the Public Sector

Labor Relations in Multinational Corporations and in Other Countries

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Exam 2: The History of Labor-Management Relationships

Two major bargaining issues since World War II have been adjustments to technological change and safeguards against inflation.

The Homestead Incident,unlike the Ludlow Massacre,showed the public that union and management officials could resolve their differences in a non-violent fashion.

Opposition to the war and the Soviet revolution in Russia in 1917 led to what was called the Red Scare: A general concern that a communist revolution would happen in the United States.

Employers actively opposed unions after World War I by supporting the open-shop movement.

The sit-down strike helped the CIO to obtain union membership in the 1930s,and it was soon approved by the Supreme Court.

The strength or likely continued success of any labor organization can be assessed by focusing on four criteria except:

The Local Assembly,the basic unit in the Knights of Labor:

The AFL under Gompers' leadership believed the existing social system should be dramatically changed by any means possible,including revolutionary methods if necessary.

John L.Lewis was:

Union-Management Relationships in Perspective

Legal Influences

Unions and Management: Key Participants in the Labor Relations Process

Why and How Unions Are Organized

Negotiating the Labor Agreement

Economic Issues

Administrative Issues

Resolving Negotiation Interestdisputes and the Use of Economic Pressure

Contract Administration

Labor and Employment Arbitration

Employee Discipline

Labor Relations in the Public Sector

Labor Relations in Multinational Corporations and in Other Countries

Filters