Exam 13: Union Representation and Collective Bargaining

The _____ of the bargaining unit is critical for both the union and employer because it is strongly related to the outcome of the representation election.

The right of employees to strike in support of their bargaining demands is protected by:

Federal-government employees are covered by the:

The most important aspect at the end of the strike is the restoration of harmonious working relations as soon as possible so that full operations can be resumed.

Actions by the union of withdrawing its labor in support of bargaining demands,including those for recognition or organization,are:

Management's objective is to get labor costs per unit of output to a point below that of the _____ at the product-line level.

The group of employees eligible to vote in a representation election is called the bargaining unit.

List and define four types of strikes.

The labor movement began with the Industrial Revolution of the 19^th century.

The proposed ____________ would make card check recognition of the union automatic.

A free speech clause specifies that management has the right to express its opinion about unions to employees provided it does not threaten or promise favors to employees to obtain antiunion actions.

Generally an arbitration award cannot be appealed in court simply because one party believes the arbitrator made a mistake in interpreting an agreement.

Managers who fail to treat workers with respect,or companies that view workers only as a cost invite collective action by employees to remedy these conditions.

Workers will vote against unions if they feel unions abuse their power by calling strikes or having fat-cat leaders who selfishly promote their own interests at the expense of members' interests.

Under the _____,professional employees cannot be forced into a bargaining unit with nonprofessionals without their majority consent.

Management advantages during a campaign include that management can use company time and premises to stress the positive aspects of the current situation.

_________ is used like fact finding but primarily in the public sector.

What does labor relations generally mean for employers?

Throughout the rest of the world,union membership is highest in Spain and France.

Under NLRB rules,an incumbent union cannot be decertified for a period of two years,even if a majority of employees within the bargaining unit vote to rescind the union's status as their collective bargaining agent.