Question 1

Which of the following is/are the most likely to be reasons why some employees will not want to join a union?

Accepted Answer

A)  employer support for the union 
B)  loyalty to the employer 
C)  a desire to engage in a strike 
D)  union dues 
E)  b and d 
A)  employer support for the union 
B)  loyalty to the employer 
C)  a desire to engage in a strike 
D)  union dues 
E)  b and d

Question 2

Which of the following is correct regarding a union organizing campaign?

Accepted Answer

A)  The union must advise all employees in the proposed bargaining unit about the campaign. 
B)  The union must approach all employees in the proposed bargaining unit to provide them an opportunity to join the union. 
C)  All organizing campaigns are conducted openly. 
D)  The union may inform the employer about a pending organizing campaign. 
E)  Labour relations legislation requires the establishment of a union organizing committee. 
A)  The union must advise all employees in the proposed bargaining unit about the campaign. 
B)  The union must approach all employees in the proposed bargaining unit to provide them an opportunity to join the union. 
C)  All organizing campaigns are conducted openly. 
D)  The union may inform the employer about a pending organizing campaign. 
E)  Labour relations legislation requires the establishment of a union organizing committee.

Question 3

Dissatisfaction with pay is the only reason employees join a union.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The "organizing campaign" refers to the union's application for certification to the Labour Relations Board.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

An organizing committee is:

Accepted Answer

A)  the union staff who direct a union organizing campaign 
B)  a group of employees who attempt to convince their co-workers to become union members 
C)  a group of employees who are responsible for restructuring the organization 
D)  an office at the Labour Relations Board that processes applications for certification 
E)  always does its work in secret 
A)  the union staff who direct a union organizing campaign 
B)  a group of employees who attempt to convince their co-workers to become union members 
C)  a group of employees who are responsible for restructuring the organization 
D)  an office at the Labour Relations Board that processes applications for certification 
E)  always does its work in secret

Question 6

Managerial employees are not allowed to join a union.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The statutory freeze means that:

Accepted Answer

A)  Employers cannot make any changes in working conditions after an application for certification has been filed. 
B)  Employers can choose to implement or postpone changes that would be carrying on business as usual. 
C)  Employers must conduct business as usual, including making normal changes. 
D)  Employers can make changes in the terms of employment other then wages, which are frozen. 
E)  Employers can make any changes in the terms employment other than promotions. 
A)  Employers cannot make any changes in working conditions after an application for certification has been filed. 
B)  Employers can choose to implement or postpone changes that would be carrying on business as usual. 
C)  Employers must conduct business as usual, including making normal changes. 
D)  Employers can make changes in the terms of employment other then wages, which are frozen. 
E)  Employers can make any changes in the terms employment other than promotions.

Question 8

A policy of requiring a representation vote to certify a union,instead of relying on membership cards,reduces the likelihood of certification.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is the least likely to be viewed as an employer unfair labour practice during an organizing campaign and the certification process?

Accepted Answer

A)  providing the annual wage increase on the scheduled date 
B)  asking employees if they have signed union membership cards 
C)  implementing a new plan to charge employees for parking 
D)  transferring employees suspected of being union supporters 
E)  promising to establish a new position of employee representative who will be responsible for improving working conditions 
A)  providing the annual wage increase on the scheduled date 
B)  asking employees if they have signed union membership cards 
C)  implementing a new plan to charge employees for parking 
D)  transferring employees suspected of being union supporters 
E)  promising to establish a new position of employee representative who will be responsible for improving working conditions

Question 10

When employees join a union during an organizing campaign:

Accepted Answer

A)  all membership cards must be signed at the workplace 
B)  a membership fee is required in most jurisdictions 
C)  a membership fee is required in all jurisdictions 
D)  a membership fee not required in any jurisdiction 
E)  the employer is informed who has signed membership cards 
A)  all membership cards must be signed at the workplace 
B)  a membership fee is required in most jurisdictions 
C)  a membership fee is required in all jurisdictions 
D)  a membership fee not required in any jurisdiction 
E)  the employer is informed who has signed membership cards

Question 11

A union has been certified to represent the production employees of Company A.Which of the following is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  The next step in the process is a voluntary recognition agreement. 
B)  The employer may choose to bargain with the union. 
C)  Individual employees can continue to negotiate with the employer until a collective agreement is signed. 
D)  The union is now the exclusive bargaining agent for employees in the bargaining unit. 
E)  The employees in the bargaining unit can file an application to decertify the union six months after it was certified. 
A)  The next step in the process is a voluntary recognition agreement. 
B)  The employer may choose to bargain with the union. 
C)  Individual employees can continue to negotiate with the employer until a collective agreement is signed. 
D)  The union is now the exclusive bargaining agent for employees in the bargaining unit. 
E)  The employees in the bargaining unit can file an application to decertify the union six months after it was certified.

Question 12

In addition to signing a membership card,new union members may have to pay a fee when joining a union in some jurisdictions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Successor rights provisions in labour relations legislation protect the union's bargaining rights in the event that the employer sells the business.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  All workers, including independent contractors, can unionize. 
B)  All workers who are not independent contractors can unionize. 
C)  All employees can unionize. 
D)  Most non-managerial employees can unionize. 
E)  Most managerial employees can unionize. 
A)  All workers, including independent contractors, can unionize. 
B)  All workers who are not independent contractors can unionize. 
C)  All employees can unionize. 
D)  Most non-managerial employees can unionize. 
E)  Most managerial employees can unionize.

Question 15

In some jurisdictions individuals are excluded from unionization on the basis of their occupation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is correct regarding union membership after a union has been certified?

Accepted Answer

A)  All employees in the bargaining unit automatically become union members. 
B)  All employees in the bargaining unit must become union members. 
C)  The union and the employer may negotiate a collective agreement that requires employees in the bargaining unit to become union members. 
D)  Employees who voted against the union do not have to become union members. 
E)  The union represents employees in the bargaining unit who voted in favour of the union. 
A)  All employees in the bargaining unit automatically become union members. 
B)  All employees in the bargaining unit must become union members. 
C)  The union and the employer may negotiate a collective agreement that requires employees in the bargaining unit to become union members. 
D)  Employees who voted against the union do not have to become union members. 
E)  The union represents employees in the bargaining unit who voted in favour of the union.

Question 17

An employer has dismissed an employee during a union organizing campaign and an unfair labour practice complaint has been filed with the Labour Relations Board.Which of the following is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  the union should file a grievance 
B)  the Labour Relations Board does not have jurisdiction 
C)  the union bears the burden of proof in all jurisdictions 
D)  the employer bears the burden of proof in some jurisdictions 
E)  there is no burden of proof in this matter 
A)  the union should file a grievance 
B)  the Labour Relations Board does not have jurisdiction 
C)  the union bears the burden of proof in all jurisdictions 
D)  the employer bears the burden of proof in some jurisdictions 
E)  there is no burden of proof in this matter

Question 18

The appropriate bargaining unit is determined by the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Labour Relations Board 
B)  union 
C)  employer 
D)  union and the employer jointly 
E)  organizing committee 
A)  Labour Relations Board 
B)  union 
C)  employer 
D)  union and the employer jointly 
E)  organizing committee

Question 19

A union could be guilty of unfair labour practices:

Accepted Answer

A)  during the union organizing campaign 
B)  during contract negotiations 
C)  during the term of the collective agreement 
D)  a, b, and c 
E)  never; unfair labour practices refer to employer conduct 
A)  during the union organizing campaign 
B)  during contract negotiations 
C)  during the term of the collective agreement 
D)  a, b, and c 
E)  never; unfair labour practices refer to employer conduct

Question 20

The statutory freeze refers to the rule that prohibits the employer from changing the conditions of employment during the term of the collective agreement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following is/are the most likely to be reasons why some employees will not want to join a union?

Which of the following is correct regarding a union organizing campaign?

Dissatisfaction with pay is the only reason employees join a union.

The "organizing campaign" refers to the union's application for certification to the Labour Relations Board.

An organizing committee is:

Managerial employees are not allowed to join a union.

The statutory freeze means that:

A policy of requiring a representation vote to certify a union,instead of relying on membership cards,reduces the likelihood of certification.

Which of the following is the least likely to be viewed as an employer unfair labour practice during an organizing campaign and the certification process?

When employees join a union during an organizing campaign:

A union has been certified to represent the production employees of Company A.Which of the following is correct?

In addition to signing a membership card,new union members may have to pay a fee when joining a union in some jurisdictions.

Successor rights provisions in labour relations legislation protect the union's bargaining rights in the event that the employer sells the business.

Which of the following is correct?

In some jurisdictions individuals are excluded from unionization on the basis of their occupation.

Which of the following is correct regarding union membership after a union has been certified?

An employer has dismissed an employee during a union organizing campaign and an unfair labour practice complaint has been filed with the Labour Relations Board.Which of the following is correct?

The appropriate bargaining unit is determined by the:

A union could be guilty of unfair labour practices:

The statutory freeze refers to the rule that prohibits the employer from changing the conditions of employment during the term of the collective agreement.

Introduction to Labour Relations

The Environment

Unions: Objectives, Processes, Structure, and History

Employers: Objectives, Processes, and Strategy

Governments, Labour Relations Boards, and Other Parties

The Collective Agreement

Negotiation of the Collective Agreement

Administration of the Collective Agreement

Contract Dispute Resolution, Strikes, and Lockouts

Public Sector Labour Relations

Summary and Future of Labour Relations

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Exam 6: Collective Bargaining Rights

Which of the following is/are the most likely to be reasons why some employees will not want to join a union?

Which of the following is correct regarding a union organizing campaign?

Dissatisfaction with pay is the only reason employees join a union.

The "organizing campaign" refers to the union's application for certification to the Labour Relations Board.

An organizing committee is:

Managerial employees are not allowed to join a union.

The statutory freeze means that:

A policy of requiring a representation vote to certify a union,instead of relying on membership cards,reduces the likelihood of certification.

Which of the following is the least likely to be viewed as an employer unfair labour practice during an organizing campaign and the certification process?

When employees join a union during an organizing campaign:

A union has been certified to represent the production employees of Company A.Which of the following is correct?

In addition to signing a membership card,new union members may have to pay a fee when joining a union in some jurisdictions.

Successor rights provisions in labour relations legislation protect the union's bargaining rights in the event that the employer sells the business.

Which of the following is correct?

In some jurisdictions individuals are excluded from unionization on the basis of their occupation.

Which of the following is correct regarding union membership after a union has been certified?

An employer has dismissed an employee during a union organizing campaign and an unfair labour practice complaint has been filed with the Labour Relations Board.Which of the following is correct?

The appropriate bargaining unit is determined by the:

A union could be guilty of unfair labour practices:

The statutory freeze refers to the rule that prohibits the employer from changing the conditions of employment during the term of the collective agreement.

Introduction to Labour Relations

The Environment

Unions: Objectives, Processes, Structure, and History

Employers: Objectives, Processes, and Strategy

Governments, Labour Relations Boards, and Other Parties

The Collective Agreement

Negotiation of the Collective Agreement

Administration of the Collective Agreement

Contract Dispute Resolution, Strikes, and Lockouts

Public Sector Labour Relations

Summary and Future of Labour Relations

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