Question 1

It is generally accepted that interest arbitration is the best way to resolve contract disputes in the public sector.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

When the law was changed to allow public sector employees to unionize:

Accepted Answer

A)  unions grew rapidly in the public sector 
B)  employee associations that had previously existed were the foundation for some unions 
C)  no public sector employees were allowed to strike 
D)  a and b 
E)  a and c 
A)  unions grew rapidly in the public sector 
B)  employee associations that had previously existed were the foundation for some unions 
C)  no public sector employees were allowed to strike 
D)  a and b 
E)  a and c D

Question 3

Which of the following is a potential advantage of a designated strike:

Accepted Answer

A)  Compared to interest arbitration it increases the likelihood of voluntary settlement. 
B)  It is the method of dispute resolution that minimizes disruption to the public. 
C)  There is a built in incentive for any strike to be shorter than would be the case if there was an unrestricted strike. 
D)  It avoids any loss of services to the public. 
E)  It is the most efficient dispute resolution mechanism available. 
A)  Compared to interest arbitration it increases the likelihood of voluntary settlement. 
B)  It is the method of dispute resolution that minimizes disruption to the public. 
C)  There is a built in incentive for any strike to be shorter than would be the case if there was an unrestricted strike. 
D)  It avoids any loss of services to the public. 
E)  It is the most efficient dispute resolution mechanism available. A

Question 4

Federally regulated employees in the public sector did not have the right to unionize until 1967.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Union density in the public sector is over three times as high as the private sector.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Teachers have the right to strike in all provinces.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Explain the difference in the "bottom line" between the public and private sectors and elaborate on the significance of this difference for unions and employers.

Accepted Answer

The "bottom line" refers to the financia

Question 8

There are more professional employees unionized in the public sector than the private sector.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A union dealing with a public sector employer will always know where to direct its efforts in order to influence the employer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

When interest arbitration, an unrestricted strike, and a controlled strike are compared which of the following is correct:

Accepted Answer

A)  Interest arbitration increases the likelihood of a voluntary settlement. 
B)  Interest arbitration involves the negotiation of an essential services agreement. 
C)  Back to work legislation is required to end a controlled strike. 
D)  The controlled strike eliminates the loss of any services. 
E)  The unrestricted strike increases the likelihood of a voluntary settlement. 
A)  Interest arbitration increases the likelihood of a voluntary settlement. 
B)  Interest arbitration involves the negotiation of an essential services agreement. 
C)  Back to work legislation is required to end a controlled strike. 
D)  The controlled strike eliminates the loss of any services. 
E)  The unrestricted strike increases the likelihood of a voluntary settlement.

Question 11

Provincial government employees were granted the right to unionize in the Public Service Staff Relations Act.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Employers in the public sector have the same authority and priorities as employers in the private sector.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A controlled strike refers to a situation where employees are permitted to strike for a period of time and then they are legislated back to work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Labour relations in the public sector are distinctive from the private sector because:

Accepted Answer

A)  employees are not allowed to strike 
B)  some employers can pass legislation affecting the processes used 
C)  there are fewer professional employees 
D)  public relations are less important 
E)  negotiations have a broader scope 
A)  employees are not allowed to strike 
B)  some employers can pass legislation affecting the processes used 
C)  there are fewer professional employees 
D)  public relations are less important 
E)  negotiations have a broader scope

Question 15

Which of the following is correct:

Accepted Answer

A)  Most public sector employees did not have the right to organize until after 1967. 
B)  All public sector employees were initially covered by the Public Service Staff Relations Act. 
C)  Prior to the enactment of legislation that allowed public sector employees to organize, employee organizations did not exist. 
D)  Most provinces do not have a separate statute dealing with public sector labour relations. 
E)  a and c 
A)  Most public sector employees did not have the right to organize until after 1967. 
B)  All public sector employees were initially covered by the Public Service Staff Relations Act. 
C)  Prior to the enactment of legislation that allowed public sector employees to organize, employee organizations did not exist. 
D)  Most provinces do not have a separate statute dealing with public sector labour relations. 
E)  a and c

Question 16

Which of the following is are) correct regarding unionization in the public sector:

Accepted Answer

A)  The public sector was unionized before the private sector. 
B)  Union density is higher in the private sector than in the public sector. 
C)  The percentage of union members who are female is higher in the public sector than in the private sector. 
D)  a and c 
E)  b and c 
A)  The public sector was unionized before the private sector. 
B)  Union density is higher in the private sector than in the public sector. 
C)  The percentage of union members who are female is higher in the public sector than in the private sector. 
D)  a and c 
E)  b and c

Question 17

All bargaining units in the public sector are determined in the same manner as the public sector, by the relevant labour relations board.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

There are limits on contract negotiation in the public sector that are not found in the private sector.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

In the public sector contract disputes could be resolved through:

Accepted Answer

A)  strikes 
B)  interest arbitration 
C)  a designated strike 
D)  a, b, and c 
E)  b and c 
A)  strikes 
B)  interest arbitration 
C)  a designated strike 
D)  a, b, and c 
E)  b and c

Question 20

In each province there is one method to resolve contract disputes that is used for all segments of the public sector in the province.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

It is generally accepted that interest arbitration is the best way to resolve contract disputes in the public sector.

When the law was changed to allow public sector employees to unionize:

Which of the following is a potential advantage of a designated strike:

Federally regulated employees in the public sector did not have the right to unionize until 1967.

Union density in the public sector is over three times as high as the private sector.

Teachers have the right to strike in all provinces.

Explain the difference in the "bottom line" between the public and private sectors and elaborate on the significance of this difference for unions and employers.

There are more professional employees unionized in the public sector than the private sector.

A union dealing with a public sector employer will always know where to direct its efforts in order to influence the employer.

When interest arbitration, an unrestricted strike, and a controlled strike are compared which of the following is correct:

Provincial government employees were granted the right to unionize in the Public Service Staff Relations Act.

Employers in the public sector have the same authority and priorities as employers in the private sector.

A controlled strike refers to a situation where employees are permitted to strike for a period of time and then they are legislated back to work.

Labour relations in the public sector are distinctive from the private sector because:

Which of the following is correct:

Which of the following is are) correct regarding unionization in the public sector:

All bargaining units in the public sector are determined in the same manner as the public sector, by the relevant labour relations board.

There are limits on contract negotiation in the public sector that are not found in the private sector.

In the public sector contract disputes could be resolved through:

In each province there is one method to resolve contract disputes that is used for all segments of the public sector in the province.

Introduction to Labour Relations

The Environment

Employers: Objectives, Processes and Strategy

Governments, Labour Relations Boards and Other Parties

Union Organizing Drive and Certification

The Collective Agreement

Negotiation of the Collective Agreement

Strikes, Lockouts and Contract Dispute Resolution

Administration of the Collective Agreement

The Future of Unions

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Exam 11: Public-Sector Labour Relations

It is generally accepted that interest arbitration is the best way to resolve contract disputes in the public sector.

When the law was changed to allow public sector employees to unionize:

Which of the following is a potential advantage of a designated strike:

Federally regulated employees in the public sector did not have the right to unionize until 1967.

Union density in the public sector is over three times as high as the private sector.

Teachers have the right to strike in all provinces.

Explain the difference in the "bottom line" between the public and private sectors and elaborate on the significance of this difference for unions and employers.

There are more professional employees unionized in the public sector than the private sector.

A union dealing with a public sector employer will always know where to direct its efforts in order to influence the employer.

When interest arbitration, an unrestricted strike, and a controlled strike are compared which of the following is correct:

Provincial government employees were granted the right to unionize in the Public Service Staff Relations Act.

Employers in the public sector have the same authority and priorities as employers in the private sector.

A controlled strike refers to a situation where employees are permitted to strike for a period of time and then they are legislated back to work.

Labour relations in the public sector are distinctive from the private sector because:

Which of the following is correct:

Which of the following is are) correct regarding unionization in the public sector:

All bargaining units in the public sector are determined in the same manner as the public sector, by the relevant labour relations board.

There are limits on contract negotiation in the public sector that are not found in the private sector.

In the public sector contract disputes could be resolved through:

In each province there is one method to resolve contract disputes that is used for all segments of the public sector in the province.

Introduction to Labour Relations

The Environment

Employers: Objectives, Processes and Strategy

Governments, Labour Relations Boards and Other Parties

Union Organizing Drive and Certification

The Collective Agreement

Negotiation of the Collective Agreement

Strikes, Lockouts and Contract Dispute Resolution

Administration of the Collective Agreement

The Future of Unions

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