Question 1

What is the importance of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service?

Accepted Answer

The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service was created by the Taft-Hartley Act. It assists in the resolution of impasses by providing mediation services for the parties.

Question 2

In City of Madison Joint School District No. 8 v. Wisconsin Employment Relations Commission , the Supreme Court reversed the Wisconsin Supreme Court's conclusion that Holmquist's terse statement during the public meeting constituted:

Accepted Answer

A) expression of his constitutional rights. 
B) negotiation with the board. 
C) violation of the collective agreement. 
D) a violation of his role as the bargaining representative. 
A) expression of his constitutional rights. 
B) negotiation with the board. 
C) violation of the collective agreement. 
D) a violation of his role as the bargaining representative. B

Question 3

The Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Act was modeled after the National Labor Relations Act.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

The Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA)has the authority to hold hearings and issue subpoenas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Describe the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA).

Accepted Answer

The Federal Labor Relations Authority (F

Question 6

Discuss the role of a union with exclusive bargaining status.

Accepted Answer

A union that has obtained exclusive repr

Question 7

Mediation is generally the first step in the:

Accepted Answer

A) grievance process. 
B) impasse resolution process. 
C) arbitration proceedings. 
D) negotiation process. 
A) grievance process. 
B) impasse resolution process. 
C) arbitration proceedings. 
D) negotiation process.

Question 8

The decisions of Federal Labor Relations Authority are subject to judicial review by:

Accepted Answer

A) the federal courts of appeals. 
B) federal district courts. 
C) the NLRB. 
D) the Employment Relations Commission. 
A) the federal courts of appeals. 
B) federal district courts. 
C) the NLRB. 
D) the Employment Relations Commission.

Question 9

The Civil Service Act passed in the year 1883 is also known as the:

Accepted Answer

A) Equal Pay Act. 
B) Thurmond Act. 
C) Pendleton Act. 
D) Hatch Act. 
A) Equal Pay Act. 
B) Thurmond Act. 
C) Pendleton Act. 
D) Hatch Act.

Question 10

A union that has obtained _________ representation status may be present at any formal discussions between the agency and unit employees concerning grievances, personnel policies and practices, or other conditions of employment.

Accepted Answer

A) exclusive 
B) inclusive 
C) bargaining 
D) None of these answers 
A) exclusive 
B) inclusive 
C) bargaining 
D) None of these answers

Question 11

Discuss appropriate representation units under the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA).

Accepted Answer

The FLRA is empowered to determine the a

Question 12

What is the opinion given in Postal Clerks v. Blount, regarding public sector employees' right to strike?

Accepted Answer

A) Public sector employees are entitled to their constitutional right to strike. 
B) Public sector employees have the right to strike subject to a time limit. 
C) Public sector employees can strike with the permission of the Supreme Court. 
D) Public sector employees do not have the right to strike. 
A) Public sector employees are entitled to their constitutional right to strike. 
B) Public sector employees have the right to strike subject to a time limit. 
C) Public sector employees can strike with the permission of the Supreme Court. 
D) Public sector employees do not have the right to strike.

Question 13

The Civil Service Act granted the Congress the sole authority to set wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of federal employment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What does the collective bargaining for the public sector employees involve?

Accepted Answer

The collective bargaining for

Question 15

The management-rights clause contained in the Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Act (FSLMRA)state that decisions to assign work, contract out work, or select candidates to fill positions are:

Accepted Answer

A) subject to arbitration under the NLRA. 
B) not subject to negotiation. 
C) guided by fair labor practices. 
D) restricted in the case of government employers. 
A) subject to arbitration under the NLRA. 
B) not subject to negotiation. 
C) guided by fair labor practices. 
D) restricted in the case of government employers.

Question 16

The rights of public sector employees to organize and bargain collectively are relatively recent legal developments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The employees of the U.S. _____ are not subject to the Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Act (FSLMRA).

Accepted Answer

A) Transport Services 
B) Judicial Service 
C) Military Service 
D) Postal Service 
A) Transport Services 
B) Judicial Service 
C) Military Service 
D) Postal Service

Question 18

The Madison Teachers, Inc. v. Walker case deals primarily with:

Accepted Answer

A) Act 10. 
B) Act 12. 
C) the National Labor Relations Act. 
D) the Hatch Act. 
A) Act 10. 
B) Act 12. 
C) the National Labor Relations Act. 
D) the Hatch Act.

Question 19

For a public sector employer, collective bargaining may involve delegating to the union the authority relating to the employer's statutory obligations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is not true of the various aspects of the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA)with regard to representation of bargaining units?

Accepted Answer

A) It is empowered to determine the appropriateness of a representation unit of federal employees. 
B) It undermines the FSLMRA in determining the bargaining unit. 
C) It ensures a clear and identifiable community of interest among the employees. 
D) It can determine the appropriateness of a unit on various bases. 
A) It is empowered to determine the appropriateness of a representation unit of federal employees. 
B) It undermines the FSLMRA in determining the bargaining unit. 
C) It ensures a clear and identifiable community of interest among the employees. 
D) It can determine the appropriateness of a unit on various bases.

Exam 19: Public Sector Labor Relations

What is the importance of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service?

In City of Madison Joint School District No. 8 v. Wisconsin Employment Relations Commission , the Supreme Court reversed the Wisconsin Supreme Court's conclusion that Holmquist's terse statement during the public meeting constituted:

The Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Act was modeled after the National Labor Relations Act.

The Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA)has the authority to hold hearings and issue subpoenas.

Describe the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA).

Discuss the role of a union with exclusive bargaining status.

Mediation is generally the first step in the:

The decisions of Federal Labor Relations Authority are subject to judicial review by:

The Civil Service Act passed in the year 1883 is also known as the:

A union that has obtained _________ representation status may be present at any formal discussions between the agency and unit employees concerning grievances, personnel policies and practices, or other conditions of employment.

Discuss appropriate representation units under the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA).

What is the opinion given in Postal Clerks v. Blount, regarding public sector employees' right to strike?

The Civil Service Act granted the Congress the sole authority to set wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of federal employment.

What does the collective bargaining for the public sector employees involve?

The management-rights clause contained in the Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Act (FSLMRA)state that decisions to assign work, contract out work, or select candidates to fill positions are:

The rights of public sector employees to organize and bargain collectively are relatively recent legal developments.

The employees of the U.S. _____ are not subject to the Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Act (FSLMRA).

The Madison Teachers, Inc. v. Walker case deals primarily with:

For a public sector employer, collective bargaining may involve delegating to the union the authority relating to the employer's statutory obligations.

Which of the following is not true of the various aspects of the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA)with regard to representation of bargaining units?

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