Question 1

In jurisdictions that provide for a conciliation board,which of the following is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Board determines the terms of the collective agreement. 
B)  The Board reports to the minister responsible for labour relations. 
C)  The Board members are chosen by the union. 
D)  The Board uses final offer selection. 
E)  The Board members are approved by the employer. 
A)  The Board determines the terms of the collective agreement. 
B)  The Board reports to the minister responsible for labour relations. 
C)  The Board members are chosen by the union. 
D)  The Board uses final offer selection. 
E)  The Board members are approved by the employer.

Question 2

In the event of a strike,which of the following is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Employees can prohibit entry to the premises by picketing. 
B)  Employees cannot picket at a location other than their workplace. 
C)  Striking employees cannot work for other employers. 
D)  The employer is allowed to use replacement workers in most jurisdictions. 
E)  Employees will receive strike pay from the union equivalent to their regular rate of pay. 
A)  Employees can prohibit entry to the premises by picketing. 
B)  Employees cannot picket at a location other than their workplace. 
C)  Striking employees cannot work for other employers. 
D)  The employer is allowed to use replacement workers in most jurisdictions. 
E)  Employees will receive strike pay from the union equivalent to their regular rate of pay.

Question 3

What percentage of contract negotiations in the private the sector involve a strike?

Accepted Answer

A)  30 percent 
B)  25 percent 
C)  20 percent 
D)  15 percent 
E)  10 percent 
A)  30 percent 
B)  25 percent 
C)  20 percent 
D)  15 percent 
E)  10 percent

Question 4

Before there can be a legal strike which of the following is/are required?

Accepted Answer

A)  a strike vote 
B)  the expiration of any current collective agreement 
C)  a vote on the employer's last offer 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c 
A)  a strike vote 
B)  the expiration of any current collective agreement 
C)  a vote on the employer's last offer 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c

Question 5

Legally a picket line can only be established to inform or persuade the public.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Back-to-work legislation always establishes the terms for a collective agreement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A strike may also be referred to as economic sanctions or industrial action.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Strikes are caused only by economic factors including the union's wage demands and the employer's ability to pay.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  A vote is not required to authorize a strike unless the union's constitution requires a vote. 
B)  In a vote to authorize a strike only union members in the bargaining unit are allowed to vote. 
C)  Secondary picketing is never allowed. 
D)  At least one study has established that the grievance rate is higher for employees who are not allowed to strike. 
E)  The strike rate has been stable over time. 
A)  A vote is not required to authorize a strike unless the union's constitution requires a vote. 
B)  In a vote to authorize a strike only union members in the bargaining unit are allowed to vote. 
C)  Secondary picketing is never allowed. 
D)  At least one study has established that the grievance rate is higher for employees who are not allowed to strike. 
E)  The strike rate has been stable over time.

Question 10

A potential problem with a final offer selection is that:

Accepted Answer

A)  It creates winners and losers, which may cause hostility. 
B)  It does not encourage the parties to negotiate their own agreement. 
C)  It is only available in a "winner take all" form. 
D)  It causes a narcotic affect. 
E)  It causes a chilling effect. 
A)  It creates winners and losers, which may cause hostility. 
B)  It does not encourage the parties to negotiate their own agreement. 
C)  It is only available in a "winner take all" form. 
D)  It causes a narcotic affect. 
E)  It causes a chilling effect.

Question 11

Which of the following is correct regarding contract dispute resolution?

Accepted Answer

A)  Interest arbitration is used to the same extent in the private and public sectors. 
B)  Back-to-work legislation has been used to resolve disputes in the public sector, but not in the private sector. 
C)  Half of collective agreements are negotiated between the parties without outside assistance or intervention. 
D)  Interest arbitration is welcomed by a majority of unions. 
E)  Final offer selection is a widely used form of third party assistance. 
A)  Interest arbitration is used to the same extent in the private and public sectors. 
B)  Back-to-work legislation has been used to resolve disputes in the public sector, but not in the private sector. 
C)  Half of collective agreements are negotiated between the parties without outside assistance or intervention. 
D)  Interest arbitration is welcomed by a majority of unions. 
E)  Final offer selection is a widely used form of third party assistance.

Question 12

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Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Explain two potential advantages two potential disadvantages of conciliation.

Accepted Answer

Conciliation, also known as mediation, c

Question 14

A mediator may help the parties reach a collective agreement by suggesting new alternatives they have not previously considered.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Larger bargaining units are more likely to be involved in strikes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A conciliation officer is an individual the union and the employer pay to help them resolve a contract dispute.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following is a strike?

Accepted Answer

A)  employee A refusing to work 
B)  employees B and C continuing to work but acting together to restrict output 
C)  employees D and E picketing the employer's premises during non-work hours 
D)  a and b 
E)  a, b, and c 
A)  employee A refusing to work 
B)  employees B and C continuing to work but acting together to restrict output 
C)  employees D and E picketing the employer's premises during non-work hours 
D)  a and b 
E)  a, b, and c

Question 18

The conciliation process has advantages and disadvantages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The law allows picketing for the purpose of:

Accepted Answer

A)  preventing customers from entering the employer's property 
B)  preventing suppliers from entering the employer's property 
C)  providing information to the public 
D)  preventing employees from entering the employer's property 
E)  c and d 
A)  preventing customers from entering the employer's property 
B)  preventing suppliers from entering the employer's property 
C)  providing information to the public 
D)  preventing employees from entering the employer's property 
E)  c and d

Question 20

The narcotic effect is a potential problem in interest arbitration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

In jurisdictions that provide for a conciliation board,which of the following is correct?

In the event of a strike,which of the following is correct?

What percentage of contract negotiations in the private the sector involve a strike?

Before there can be a legal strike which of the following is/are required?

Legally a picket line can only be established to inform or persuade the public.

Back-to-work legislation always establishes the terms for a collective agreement.

A strike may also be referred to as economic sanctions or industrial action.

Strikes are caused only by economic factors including the union's wage demands and the employer's ability to pay.

Which of the following is correct?

A potential problem with a final offer selection is that:

Which of the following is correct regarding contract dispute resolution?

In Canada work sto

Explain two potential advantages two potential disadvantages of conciliation.

A mediator may help the parties reach a collective agreement by suggesting new alternatives they have not previously considered.

Larger bargaining units are more likely to be involved in strikes.

A conciliation officer is an individual the union and the employer pay to help them resolve a contract dispute.

Which of the following is a strike?

The conciliation process has advantages and disadvantages.

The law allows picketing for the purpose of:

The narcotic effect is a potential problem in interest arbitration.

Introduction to Labour Relations

The Environment

Unions: Objectives, Processes, Structure, and History

Employers: Objectives, Processes, and Strategy

Governments, Labour Relations Boards, and Other Parties

Collective Bargaining Rights

The Collective Agreement

Negotiation of the Collective Agreement

Administration of the Collective Agreement

Public Sector Labour Relations

Summary and Future of Labour Relations

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Exam 10: Contract Dispute Resolution, Strikes, and Lockouts

In jurisdictions that provide for a conciliation board,which of the following is correct?

In the event of a strike,which of the following is correct?

What percentage of contract negotiations in the private the sector involve a strike?

Before there can be a legal strike which of the following is/are required?

Legally a picket line can only be established to inform or persuade the public.

Back-to-work legislation always establishes the terms for a collective agreement.

A strike may also be referred to as economic sanctions or industrial action.

Strikes are caused only by economic factors including the union's wage demands and the employer's ability to pay.

Which of the following is correct?

A potential problem with a final offer selection is that:

Which of the following is correct regarding contract dispute resolution?

In Canada work sto

Explain two potential advantages two potential disadvantages of conciliation.

A mediator may help the parties reach a collective agreement by suggesting new alternatives they have not previously considered.

Larger bargaining units are more likely to be involved in strikes.

A conciliation officer is an individual the union and the employer pay to help them resolve a contract dispute.

Which of the following is a strike?

The conciliation process has advantages and disadvantages.

The law allows picketing for the purpose of:

The narcotic effect is a potential problem in interest arbitration.

Introduction to Labour Relations

The Environment

Unions: Objectives, Processes, Structure, and History

Employers: Objectives, Processes, and Strategy

Governments, Labour Relations Boards, and Other Parties

Collective Bargaining Rights

The Collective Agreement

Negotiation of the Collective Agreement

Administration of the Collective Agreement

Public Sector Labour Relations

Summary and Future of Labour Relations

Filters