Question 1

Which of the following is correct regarding the determination of union support in an application for certification?

Accepted Answer

A)  All jurisdictions provide that support may be determined by a representation vote. 
B)  Unions prefer support to be determined by a representation vote. 
C)  Employers prefer support to be determined on the basis of signed union membership cards. 
D)  Labour Relations Board officers can dispense with a representation vote. 
E)  A representation vote can be conducted by a show of hands at a union meeting. 
A)  All jurisdictions provide that support may be determined by a representation vote. 
B)  Unions prefer support to be determined by a representation vote. 
C)  Employers prefer support to be determined on the basis of signed union membership cards. 
D)  Labour Relations Board officers can dispense with a representation vote. 
E)  A representation vote can be conducted by a show of hands at a union meeting.

Question 2

After a union has been certified by the Labour Relations Board:

Accepted Answer

A)  a collective agreement must be negotiated within 12 months 
B)  a collective agreement must be negotiated within six months 
C)  an application for decertification cannot be made until after a collective agreement has been negotiated 
D)  a vote is held for the employees to ratify the certification 
E)  an application for decertification cannot be filed for a time specified in the relevant labour relations legislation 
A)  a collective agreement must be negotiated within 12 months 
B)  a collective agreement must be negotiated within six months 
C)  an application for decertification cannot be made until after a collective agreement has been negotiated 
D)  a vote is held for the employees to ratify the certification 
E)  an application for decertification cannot be filed for a time specified in the relevant labour relations legislation

Question 3

Unions would prefer that support for the union be determined by referring to signed membership cards instead of a ratification vote because:

Accepted Answer

A)  a vote delays the process 
B)  a vote is expensive 
C)  employers may influence a vote 
D)  employees don't want a vote 
E)  a vote requires more support for the union 
A)  a vote delays the process 
B)  a vote is expensive 
C)  employers may influence a vote 
D)  employees don't want a vote 
E)  a vote requires more support for the union

Question 4

When a union has a collective agreement with an employer and the employer sells the business to another entity,which of the following is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  The collective agreement is terminated. 
B)  The purchaser is bound by the terms of the collective agreement. 
C)  The collective agreement is binding upon the purchaser if it approves the agreement. 
D)  The collective agreement continues to run for the remainder its term but the union's bargaining rights expire at the end of the agreement. 
E)  A vote is held among employees to determine if they want the union to continue to represent them. 
A)  The collective agreement is terminated. 
B)  The purchaser is bound by the terms of the collective agreement. 
C)  The collective agreement is binding upon the purchaser if it approves the agreement. 
D)  The collective agreement continues to run for the remainder its term but the union's bargaining rights expire at the end of the agreement. 
E)  A vote is held among employees to determine if they want the union to continue to represent them.

Question 5

An important labour relations policy question is whether union support on a certification application should be determined by membership cards or by a representation vote.Explain arguments for and against each approach.

Accepted Answer

The question of whether union support on

Question 6

An employer can support an application for a union to be decertified.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

On a certification application a representation vote is required in all Canadian jurisdictions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The group of employees found to be the appropriate bargaining unit on an application for certification:

Accepted Answer

A)  must be the most appropriate unit for collective bargaining 
B)  could affect the likelihood of certification 
C)  could affect the bargaining power of the union 
D)  a, b, and c 
E)  b and c 
A)  must be the most appropriate unit for collective bargaining 
B)  could affect the likelihood of certification 
C)  could affect the bargaining power of the union 
D)  a, b, and c 
E)  b and c

Question 9

Assume that you work for a company that is not unionized and you were approached by a union organizer and asked to join a union.Explain four possible reasons why you might want to join the union and four reasons why you might not want to join.

Accepted Answer

There are several reasons why someone mi

Question 10

When a union files a complaint alleging an employer unfair labour practice,the union must prove the employer's conduct was a violation of labour relations legislation in all jurisdictions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A union can represent all employees within a firm.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Office,clerical and technical employees are put in bargaining units separate from production employees in many jurisdictions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following is not reason why employees may seek unionization?

Accepted Answer

A)  to guarantee job advancement on the basis of ability 
B)  to improve workload 
C)  to obtain a voice in policy-making 
D)  to increase job security 
E)  to achieve workplace equity 
A)  to guarantee job advancement on the basis of ability 
B)  to improve workload 
C)  to obtain a voice in policy-making 
D)  to increase job security 
E)  to achieve workplace equity

Question 14

If an employer commits unfair labour practices during a union organizing campaign which of the following is correct regarding the remedies a Labour Relations Board can order?

Accepted Answer

A)  Certification without a vote is available in all jurisdictions only if employees have been dismissed for union activity. 
B)  Certification without a vote is available in some jurisdictions. 
C)  Certification without a vote is available in all jurisdictions. 
D)  Certification without a vote is not available in any jurisdiction. 
E)  Certification without a vote is available in jurisdictions that do not provide for a representation vote to be repeated. 
A)  Certification without a vote is available in all jurisdictions only if employees have been dismissed for union activity. 
B)  Certification without a vote is available in some jurisdictions. 
C)  Certification without a vote is available in all jurisdictions. 
D)  Certification without a vote is not available in any jurisdiction. 
E)  Certification without a vote is available in jurisdictions that do not provide for a representation vote to be repeated.

Question 15

Which of the following are not allowed to join or form a union?

Accepted Answer

A)  lead hands 
B)  managers 
C)  persons who work with confidential labour relations information 
D)  a, b, c 
E)  b and c 
A)  lead hands 
B)  managers 
C)  persons who work with confidential labour relations information 
D)  a, b, c 
E)  b and c

Question 16

An independent contractor working for a unionized firm is automatically covered by the union's collective agreement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

When a union is certified,but a collective agreement has not yet been negotiated,another union can apply to be certified to represent employees at any time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

When a group of employees are not currently unionized a union can apply for certification:

Accepted Answer

A)  after giving notice to the employer 
B)  anytime after the employer has been in business for 12 months 
C)  after giving notice to the Canadian Labour Congress 
D)  during the opening period 
E)  at any time 
A)  after giving notice to the employer 
B)  anytime after the employer has been in business for 12 months 
C)  after giving notice to the Canadian Labour Congress 
D)  during the opening period 
E)  at any time

Question 19

Which of the following statements about a union organizing campaign and application for certification is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  All contacts with employees are made away from the workplace. 
B)  The union will try to keep the organizing campaign secret as long as possible in some situations. 
C)  The union must give all employees an opportunity to join. 
D)  All the work is done by paid national or international union representatives. 
E)  Employers are given an opportunity to respond to any claims made by the union before the labour relations board processes an application for certification. 
A)  All contacts with employees are made away from the workplace. 
B)  The union will try to keep the organizing campaign secret as long as possible in some situations. 
C)  The union must give all employees an opportunity to join. 
D)  All the work is done by paid national or international union representatives. 
E)  Employers are given an opportunity to respond to any claims made by the union before the labour relations board processes an application for certification.

Question 20

Which of the following is correct regarding an organizing campaign and certification process?

Accepted Answer

A)  There is a freeze on employer communications to employees after an application for certification has been filed. 
B)  The union must notify the employer that it will be approaching employees to join the union. 
C)  The employer cannot challenge the composition of the bargaining unit proposed by the union. 
D)  An employer would be illegally interfering with the union's application if it prohibited entry of national or international union representatives on the employer's property. 
E)  The employer is allowed to communicate to employees in most jurisdictions provided that there is no intimidation or coercion. 
A)  There is a freeze on employer communications to employees after an application for certification has been filed. 
B)  The union must notify the employer that it will be approaching employees to join the union. 
C)  The employer cannot challenge the composition of the bargaining unit proposed by the union. 
D)  An employer would be illegally interfering with the union's application if it prohibited entry of national or international union representatives on the employer's property. 
E)  The employer is allowed to communicate to employees in most jurisdictions provided that there is no intimidation or coercion.

Which of the following is correct regarding the determination of union support in an application for certification?

After a union has been certified by the Labour Relations Board:

Unions would prefer that support for the union be determined by referring to signed membership cards instead of a ratification vote because:

When a union has a collective agreement with an employer and the employer sells the business to another entity,which of the following is correct?

An important labour relations policy question is whether union support on a certification application should be determined by membership cards or by a representation vote.Explain arguments for and against each approach.

An employer can support an application for a union to be decertified.

On a certification application a representation vote is required in all Canadian jurisdictions.

The group of employees found to be the appropriate bargaining unit on an application for certification:

Assume that you work for a company that is not unionized and you were approached by a union organizer and asked to join a union.Explain four possible reasons why you might want to join the union and four reasons why you might not want to join.

When a union files a complaint alleging an employer unfair labour practice,the union must prove the employer's conduct was a violation of labour relations legislation in all jurisdictions.

A union can represent all employees within a firm.

Office,clerical and technical employees are put in bargaining units separate from production employees in many jurisdictions.

Which of the following is not reason why employees may seek unionization?

If an employer commits unfair labour practices during a union organizing campaign which of the following is correct regarding the remedies a Labour Relations Board can order?

Which of the following are not allowed to join or form a union?

An independent contractor working for a unionized firm is automatically covered by the union's collective agreement.

When a union is certified,but a collective agreement has not yet been negotiated,another union can apply to be certified to represent employees at any time.

When a group of employees are not currently unionized a union can apply for certification:

Which of the following statements about a union organizing campaign and application for certification is correct?

Which of the following is correct regarding an organizing campaign and certification process?

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 correct regarding the determination of union support in an application for certification?

After a union has been certified by the Labour Relations Board:

Unions would prefer that support for the union be determined by referring to signed membership cards instead of a ratification vote because:

When a union has a collective agreement with an employer and the employer sells the business to another entity,which of the following is correct?

An important labour relations policy question is whether union support on a certification application should be determined by membership cards or by a representation vote.Explain arguments for and against each approach.

An employer can support an application for a union to be decertified.

On a certification application a representation vote is required in all Canadian jurisdictions.

The group of employees found to be the appropriate bargaining unit on an application for certification:

Assume that you work for a company that is not unionized and you were approached by a union organizer and asked to join a union.Explain four possible reasons why you might want to join the union and four reasons why you might not want to join.

When a union files a complaint alleging an employer unfair labour practice,the union must prove the employer's conduct was a violation of labour relations legislation in all jurisdictions.

A union can represent all employees within a firm.

Office,clerical and technical employees are put in bargaining units separate from production employees in many jurisdictions.

Which of the following is not reason why employees may seek unionization?

If an employer commits unfair labour practices during a union organizing campaign which of the following is correct regarding the remedies a Labour Relations Board can order?

Which of the following are not allowed to join or form a union?

An independent contractor working for a unionized firm is automatically covered by the union's collective agreement.

When a union is certified,but a collective agreement has not yet been negotiated,another union can apply to be certified to represent employees at any time.

When a group of employees are not currently unionized a union can apply for certification:

Which of the following statements about a union organizing campaign and application for certification is correct?

Which of the following is correct regarding an organizing campaign and certification process?

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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