Question 1

A fundamental aim of the National Labor Relations Act is the establishment of industrial peace and the preservation of the flow of commerce.

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

All of the following might be in the same collective bargaining unit except:

Accepted Answer

A)  secretarial workers. 
B)  clerical workers. 
C)  the executive secretary. 
D)  the department manager. 
E)  Both c and d. 
A)  secretarial workers. 
B)  clerical workers. 
C)  the executive secretary. 
D)  the department manager. 
E)  Both c and d.

Question 4

The management of Northeastern Manufacturing may not close one of its manufacturing plants without bargaining that issue with the union if its workers are represented by a collective bargaining unit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The management and union representatives of Prime Manufacturing are bargaining a new CBA.Management:

Accepted Answer

A)  may use a lockout at any time to pressure the union into compromise. 
B)  may never use a lockout as a tactic to pressure the union. 
C)  may use a lockout if the parties have reached an impasse in their bargaining and management notifies the union before locking the employees out. 
D)  may use a lockout only as a retaliatory measure if and when the union has threatened a strike. 
A)  may use a lockout at any time to pressure the union into compromise. 
B)  may never use a lockout as a tactic to pressure the union. 
C)  may use a lockout if the parties have reached an impasse in their bargaining and management notifies the union before locking the employees out. 
D)  may use a lockout only as a retaliatory measure if and when the union has threatened a strike.

Question 6

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 7

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 8

Exec-Pac,Inc.is extremely opposed to having its employees organize.The union attempting to organize a collective bargaining unit filed an unfair labor practices claim with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB),alleging that Exec-Pac illegally interfered with its unionization drive.The NLRB,convinced that an election would be pointless,waived the requirement of an election and certified the union as the exclusive representative of Exec-Pac's workers.Which statement is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  The NLRB had to be convinced that the employer's interference with the union's attempt to organize the workers was outrageous. 
B)  The NLRB has the authority to waive the requirement of a union election if it believes the employer has shown anti-union bias. 
C)  The NLRB may waive an election if the employer has distributed written materials stating it is opposed to a union. 
D)  None of the above. 
A)  The NLRB had to be convinced that the employer's interference with the union's attempt to organize the workers was outrageous. 
B)  The NLRB has the authority to waive the requirement of a union election if it believes the employer has shown anti-union bias. 
C)  The NLRB may waive an election if the employer has distributed written materials stating it is opposed to a union. 
D)  None of the above.

Question 9

The landmark federal labor statute that requires financial disclosures by union leadership and guarantees union members free speech and fair elections is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  NLRA. 
B)  Labor-Management Relations Act. 
C)  Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act. 
D)  Norris-LaGuardia Act. 
A)  NLRA. 
B)  Labor-Management Relations Act. 
C)  Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act. 
D)  Norris-LaGuardia Act.

Question 10

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 11

A union declares it will be engaging in a partial strike whereby its employees will alternate between working for a period of time and then walking off the job for an indefinite time.Thus,employees may work for a few days or only a few hours before walking off the job again.The employer claims the union does not have the legal right to engage in a partial strike.Which statement is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  The employer is correct. The union must either strike or work-it cannot alternate between working and striking. 
B)  The employer is correct only if the union does not state the specific hours or days workers will be off the job. The law requires the union to provide the employer with at least seven days' notice of when workers will be off the job. 
C)  The employer is not correct since the NLRA expressly states workers have a right to engage in a partial strike. 
D)  Whether the employer is correct depends on state law. 
A)  The employer is correct. The union must either strike or work-it cannot alternate between working and striking. 
B)  The employer is correct only if the union does not state the specific hours or days workers will be off the job. The law requires the union to provide the employer with at least seven days' notice of when workers will be off the job. 
C)  The employer is not correct since the NLRA expressly states workers have a right to engage in a partial strike. 
D)  Whether the employer is correct depends on state law.

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

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 14

A closed shop means the employer must hire only union members.Federal law expressly allows closed shops.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Joan was unhappy with her union's decision not to file a grievance about one of her complaints.Consequently,she publicly criticized the union officials.Since Joan went public with her criticism,the union can discipline her.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Union members earn,on average,$200 more per week than non-union members.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The National Labor Relations Act guarantees employees the right to join unions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

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 20

Valley Mart told its employees that they would be fired if they actively supported a unionizing effort.Valley Mart has committed an unfair labor practice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 30: Labor Law

A fundamental aim of the National Labor Relations Act is the establishment of industrial peace and the preservation of the flow of commerce.

All of the following might be in the same collective bargaining unit except:

The management of Northeastern Manufacturing may not close one of its manufacturing plants without bargaining that issue with the union if its workers are represented by a collective bargaining unit.

The management and union representatives of Prime Manufacturing are bargaining a new CBA.Management:

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.

The landmark federal labor statute that requires financial disclosures by union leadership and guarantees union members free speech and fair elections is the:

A closed shop means the employer must hire only union members.Federal law expressly allows closed shops.

Joan was unhappy with her union's decision not to file a grievance about one of her complaints.Consequently,she publicly criticized the union officials.Since Joan went public with her criticism,the union can discipline her.

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

Union members earn,on average,$200 more per week than non-union members.

The National Labor Relations Act guarantees employees the right to join unions.

Valley Mart told its employees that they would be fired if they actively supported a unionizing effort.Valley Mart has committed an unfair labor practice.

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