Question 1

Governments are actors in the labour relations system because they:

Accepted Answer

A)  regulate labour relations processes 
B)  regulate labour relations outcomes 
C)  protect the public interest 
D)  a, b, and c 
E)  a and c 
A)  regulate labour relations processes 
B)  regulate labour relations outcomes 
C)  protect the public interest 
D)  a, b, and c 
E)  a and c

Question 2

Most governments agree that lower minimum wage laws protect jobs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Governments provide assistance to unions and employers by:

Accepted Answer

A)  paying the cost of arbitration 
B)  providing education and training programs 
C)  providing conciliation and mediation services 
D)  b and c 
E)  funding labour federations 
A)  paying the cost of arbitration 
B)  providing education and training programs 
C)  providing conciliation and mediation services 
D)  b and c 
E)  funding labour federations

Question 4

When an application is made to a Labour Relations Board:

Accepted Answer

A)  a settlement officer attempts to resolve the dispute 
B)  a hearing is mandatory 
C)  the Board has limited remedial authority 
D)  a hearing always involves a three-person panel of the Board 
E)  a hearing is always conducted by a single member of the Board 
A)  a settlement officer attempts to resolve the dispute 
B)  a hearing is mandatory 
C)  the Board has limited remedial authority 
D)  a hearing always involves a three-person panel of the Board 
E)  a hearing is always conducted by a single member of the Board

Question 5

Some legislation enacted by governments may be the result of efforts to maintain the support of the business community.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Labour Relations Boards are a part of the federal government.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A union has been attempting to organize employees at ABC Company. The employer has terminated the company employee who is leading the organizing campaign. To obtain a remedy the union will file an application with:

Accepted Answer

A)  the Labour Relations Board 
B)  an arbitrator 
C)  the court system 
D)  the Canadian Labour Congress 
E)  the government ministry responsible for labour issues 
A)  the Labour Relations Board 
B)  an arbitrator 
C)  the court system 
D)  the Canadian Labour Congress 
E)  the government ministry responsible for labour issues

Governments are actors in the labour relations system because they:

Most governments agree that lower minimum wage laws protect jobs.

Governments provide assistance to unions and employers by:

When an application is made to a Labour Relations Board:

Some legislation enacted by governments may be the result of efforts to maintain the support of the business community.

Labour Relations Boards are a part of the federal government.

A union has been attempting to organize employees at ABC Company. The employer has terminated the company employee who is leading the organizing campaign. To obtain a remedy the union will file an application with:

Introduction to Labour Relations

The Environment

Employers: Objectives, Processes and Strategy

Union Organizing Drive and Certification

The Collective Agreement

Negotiation of the Collective Agreement

Strikes, Lockouts and Contract Dispute Resolution

Administration of the Collective Agreement

Public-Sector Labour Relations

The Future of Unions

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Exam 5: Governments, Labour Relations Boards and Other Parties

Governments are actors in the labour relations system because they:

Most governments agree that lower minimum wage laws protect jobs.

Governments provide assistance to unions and employers by:

When an application is made to a Labour Relations Board:

Some legislation enacted by governments may be the result of efforts to maintain the support of the business community.

Labour Relations Boards are a part of the federal government.

A union has been attempting to organize employees at ABC Company. The employer has terminated the company employee who is leading the organizing campaign. To obtain a remedy the union will file an application with:

Introduction to Labour Relations

The Environment

Employers: Objectives, Processes and Strategy

Union Organizing Drive and Certification

The Collective Agreement

Negotiation of the Collective Agreement

Strikes, Lockouts and Contract Dispute Resolution

Administration of the Collective Agreement

Public-Sector Labour Relations

The Future of Unions

Filters