Question 1

The workers at Thom Trucking went on strike over wages.Thom Trucking may hire permanent replacement workers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Zoe,who works as a retail clerk,wishes to talk with her co-workers about organizing a union.Her employer forbids her from talking with other workers about union activity in the presence of customers and threatens to fire her if she joins the union.Does the employer have a legal right to make this threat to Zoe?

Accepted Answer

A)  Yes,the employer may limit time and place of discussions about union organizing. 
B)  Yes,but only if expressly authorized by state law. 
C)  No,an employee has the right of free speech at anytime. 
D)  No. An employee may limit the time and place of conversation,but may not threaten to fire the employee. 
A)  Yes,the employer may limit time and place of discussions about union organizing. 
B)  Yes,but only if expressly authorized by state law. 
C)  No,an employee has the right of free speech at anytime. 
D)  No. An employee may limit the time and place of conversation,but may not threaten to fire the employee.

Question 3

Mega Corp.hired permanent replacement workers when its union went out on strike seeking better medical and retirement benefits.After the strike is over,Mega Corp.:

Accepted Answer

A)  must give the striking employees their jobs back since this was an economic strike. 
B)  must give the striking employees their jobs back since this was an unfair labor practices strike. 
C)  may hire additional workers without considering the striking employees who want their jobs back. 
D)  does not have to give the striking employees their jobs back since this was an economic strike. 
A)  must give the striking employees their jobs back since this was an economic strike. 
B)  must give the striking employees their jobs back since this was an unfair labor practices strike. 
C)  may hire additional workers without considering the striking employees who want their jobs back. 
D)  does not have to give the striking employees their jobs back since this was an economic strike.

Question 4

Ron and several fellow workers of Vicy,Inc.,a small manufacturing company,wished to organize a union.When Vicy learned of this activity,it issued a bulletin to all workers stating that a union will only hurt the company and that "we are a family that can solve any problems ourselves -- we do not need union activists from outside our company trying to tell us what to do!
-" Which statement is correct concerning the bulletin issued by Vicy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vicy has committed an unfair labor practice.Vicy must remain neutral during the organizing drive. 
B)  Vicy has committed an unfair labor practice.The bulletin constitutes outrageous interference with the union organizing campaign. 
C)  Vicy has not committed an unfair labor practice.An employer may vigorously present anti-union views to its employees. 
D)  Whether Vicy has committed an unfair labor practice depends on whether the bulletin was approved by the NLRB. 
A)  Vicy has committed an unfair labor practice.Vicy must remain neutral during the organizing drive. 
B)  Vicy has committed an unfair labor practice.The bulletin constitutes outrageous interference with the union organizing campaign. 
C)  Vicy has not committed an unfair labor practice.An employer may vigorously present anti-union views to its employees. 
D)  Whether Vicy has committed an unfair labor practice depends on whether the bulletin was approved by the NLRB.

Question 5

A state law prohibits firefighters and school teachers from going out on strike.Though they are allowed to organize into collective bargaining units,state law prohibits them from striking.Such a state law:

Accepted Answer

A)  is legal. 
B)  is not legal since the U.S.Supreme Court has ruled such a state law violates the equal protection clause of the Constitution. 
C)  is not legal since the federal law (NLR
A)  preempts state law. 
D)  is not legal because the right to form unions is illusory without the right to strike. 
A)  is legal. 
B)  is not legal since the U.S.Supreme Court has ruled such a state law violates the equal protection clause of the Constitution. 
C)  is not legal since the federal law (NLR
A)  preempts state law. 
D)  is not legal because the right to form unions is illusory without the right to strike.

Question 6

The duty of fair representation created by the NLRA and the LMRDA requires that:

Accepted Answer

A)  a union represent all members impartially and in good faith. 
B)  a union must pursue any member's grievance against the employer. 
C)  an employer,in communications with employees during a union organizing effort,must fairly represent the effects it believes a union will have on the company. 
D)  the NLRB certify only proposed bargaining units that it thinks the union can properly represent. 
A)  a union represent all members impartially and in good faith. 
B)  a union must pursue any member's grievance against the employer. 
C)  an employer,in communications with employees during a union organizing effort,must fairly represent the effects it believes a union will have on the company. 
D)  the NLRB certify only proposed bargaining units that it thinks the union can properly represent.

Question 7

Jeremy was terminated by his employer for violating company rules.He challenged the termination by filing a grievance.Eventually,the matter went to arbitration and Jeremy's termination was ruled to have been improper.The employer filed a claim in court to have the arbitrator's ruling overturned since it claimed the facts clearly demonstrated Jeremy had violated the express rules of the company.The employer claimed that the arbitrator had ignored the obvious and had committed a serious mistake of fact.A court may refuse to enforce an arbitrator's ruling if:

Accepted Answer

A)  it is proven that the arbitrator made a serious error of fact. 
B)  the court finds the ruling is contrary to public policy. 
C)  Both of the above are correct. 
D)  Neither of the above is correct. 
A)  it is proven that the arbitrator made a serious error of fact. 
B)  the court finds the ruling is contrary to public policy. 
C)  Both of the above are correct. 
D)  Neither of the above is correct.

Question 8

The union representing workers at Blue Ridge Co.were unable to reach a collective bargaining agreement with management.The union may legally stage a strike in which members stop working but remain at their job posts,physically blocking replacement workers from taking their places,so the strike is more effective.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Secondary boycotts:

Accepted Answer

A)  are generally legal provided the boycott is peaceful. 
B)  are generally legal provided the boycott does not involve public employees such as nurses or school teachers. 
C)  are not expressly permitted nor prohibited under federal law. 
D)  are generally illegal. 
A)  are generally legal provided the boycott is peaceful. 
B)  are generally legal provided the boycott does not involve public employees such as nurses or school teachers. 
C)  are not expressly permitted nor prohibited under federal law. 
D)  are generally illegal.

Question 10

In 1932,Congress passed what legislation prohibiting federal court injunctions in nonviolent labor disputes,thereby declaring that workers should be permitted to organize unions and use their collective power to achieve legitimate economic ends?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Sherman Act. 
B)  The Norris-LaGuardia Act. 
C)  The National Labor Relations Act. 
D)  The Labor-Management Relations Act. 
A)  The Sherman Act. 
B)  The Norris-LaGuardia Act. 
C)  The National Labor Relations Act. 
D)  The Labor-Management Relations Act.

Question 11

A company's collective bargaining agreement has expired and negotiations are underway for a new one.After one exhausting session,union leaders have decided management will not bargain in good faith.The union declares it will be going out on strike the following midnight if an agreement is not reached.The union:

Accepted Answer

A)  is allowed to go out on strike the following midnight. 
B)  must give the employer at least seven days' notice before going out on strike. 
C)  must give the employer at least 30 days' notice before going out on strike. 
D)  must give the employer at least 60 days' notice before going out on strike. 
A)  is allowed to go out on strike the following midnight. 
B)  must give the employer at least seven days' notice before going out on strike. 
C)  must give the employer at least 30 days' notice before going out on strike. 
D)  must give the employer at least 60 days' notice before going out on strike.

Question 12

The dock workers on Main Harbor were union members.They have been negotiating a contract with management,so far unsuccessfully.Discuss what tactics they might use in unison to gain a bargaining advantage,identify the statute that guarantees their rights,and discuss the possible response by management.

Accepted Answer

Tactics union members take together to g

Question 13

After a union's collective bargaining agreement expires,A union declares it will be engaging in a strike Which statement is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Many states prohibit public employees from striking. 
B)  Management does not have the right to hire replacement workers for this type of strike. 
C)  After this type of strike the employer is not obligated to hire back the striking workers. 
D)  Management may not lock out the employees. 
A)  Many states prohibit public employees from striking. 
B)  Management does not have the right to hire replacement workers for this type of strike. 
C)  After this type of strike the employer is not obligated to hire back the striking workers. 
D)  Management may not lock out the employees.

Question 14

Management is entitled to tell the employees that it is opposed to a union and why.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The NLRA requires the union and the employer to reach an agreement through good-faith collective bargaining.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Connie and her fellow union employees went out on strike when the company refused to meet the union's demands for higher wages and better benefits.Shortly thereafter,the company began hiring permanent replacement workers.After a hard eight-month strike,the union and the company reached an agreement.When the strike was over,Connie was upset that she was not given her job back.The replacement worker that took over her job was retained.She believes she has a legal right to her job,especially since she was a faithful employee for over 20 years.Is Connie right? Explain.

Accepted Answer

No.Connie has no legal claim to require

Question 17

Identify some of the trends and characteristics of organized labor.For example,discuss how the statistics compare for percentage of government vs.private sector employees with union membership,what occupational groups and industries have the highest percentage of unionized workers,and what regions of the country have the highest and lowest union membership.

Accepted Answer

Organized labor is in flux in the United

Question 18

Stacy believes her rights as a union worker have been violated by her employer.If the specific rights are addressed by both state and federal law:

Accepted Answer

A)  the state law will apply. 
B)  the federal law will apply. 
C)  both state and federal law will apply. 
D)  she may choose which law,state or federal,will govern her rights. 
A)  the state law will apply. 
B)  the federal law will apply. 
C)  both state and federal law will apply. 
D)  she may choose which law,state or federal,will govern her rights.

Question 19

Rick and Allan want to start a union in the small factory where they work.Outline the basic procedures they will need to follow to get a union recognized as the exclusive bargaining unit for the company employees.

Accepted Answer

The employees will need to visit with va

Question 20

If employees wish to organize a union,the employer is prohibited from distributing written notices to employees stating it is opposed to union activity within the company.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 20: Labor Law

The workers at Thom Trucking went on strike over wages.Thom Trucking may hire permanent replacement workers.

Mega Corp.hired permanent replacement workers when its union went out on strike seeking better medical and retirement benefits.After the strike is over,Mega Corp.:

A state law prohibits firefighters and school teachers from going out on strike.Though they are allowed to organize into collective bargaining units,state law prohibits them from striking.Such a state law:

The duty of fair representation created by the NLRA and the LMRDA requires that:

Secondary boycotts:

In 1932,Congress passed what legislation prohibiting federal court injunctions in nonviolent labor disputes,thereby declaring that workers should be permitted to organize unions and use their collective power to achieve legitimate economic ends?

After a union's collective bargaining agreement expires,A union declares it will be engaging in a strike Which statement is correct?

Management is entitled to tell the employees that it is opposed to a union and why.

The NLRA requires the union and the employer to reach an agreement through good-faith collective bargaining.

Stacy believes her rights as a union worker have been violated by her employer.If the specific rights are addressed by both state and federal law:

Rick and Allan want to start a union in the small factory where they work.Outline the basic procedures they will need to follow to get a union recognized as the exclusive bargaining unit for the company employees.

If employees wish to organize a union,the employer is prohibited from distributing written notices to employees stating it is opposed to union activity within the company.

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