Question 1

The duty of fair representation means that the union:

Accepted Answer

A) must follow the instructions of bargaining unit members when negotiating a collective agreement 
B) will be responsible for any errors made in the course of the administration of the agreement 
C) must refer all grievances relating to discharge to arbitration 
D) must not discriminate against any member of the bargaining unit 
E) must not discriminate against employees in the bargaining unit who have become union members 
A) must follow the instructions of bargaining unit members when negotiating a collective agreement 
B) will be responsible for any errors made in the course of the administration of the agreement 
C) must refer all grievances relating to discharge to arbitration 
D) must not discriminate against any member of the bargaining unit 
E) must not discriminate against employees in the bargaining unit who have become union members

Question 2

Explain the essential points of an arbitration hearing.Include but do not limit your answer to the procedure, nature of the process, and costs.

Accepted Answer

An arbitration hearing is a formal proce

Question 3

It is possible that an employer cannot enforce the terms of the collective agreement because of verbal statements the employer has made to the union or employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Union leaders could use the grievance procedure for political purposes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following has the right to file a grievance:

Accepted Answer

A) the union, if the employer has been notified and been given an opportunity to correct the problem 
B) the employer, if the union has been notified and been given an opportunity to correct the problem 
C) the employer 
D) the union 
E) c and d 
A) the union, if the employer has been notified and been given an opportunity to correct the problem 
B) the employer, if the union has been notified and been given an opportunity to correct the problem 
C) the employer 
D) the union 
E) c and d

Question 6

An argument in the alternative is an alternative position the union or the employer takes in the event that their primary argument is not accepted by the arbitrator.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

a) Explain the nature and importance of the phrase "duty to accommodate".
b) Explain how a union might be involved in or affected by the accommodation process.

Accepted Answer

a) The phrase "duty to accommodate" refe

Question 8

The grievance and arbitration process could benefit which of the following:

Accepted Answer

A) employees 
B) union leaders 
C) employers 
D) a, b, and c 
E) a and b 
A) employees 
B) union leaders 
C) employers 
D) a, b, and c 
E) a and b

Question 9

A collective agreement includes a job posting procedure and provides that seniority is a factor for job openings when the skill and ability of candidates is relatively equal.Advise the employer about the critical points that should be noted to avoid the employer's selection decision being challenged by the union.

Accepted Answer

The employer should be aware of several

Question 10

Grievance mediation is:

Accepted Answer

A) faster than arbitration 
B) required for policy grievances 
C) used more often than arbitration 
D) more costly than arbitration 
E) preferred over arbitration in all cases 
A) faster than arbitration 
B) required for policy grievances 
C) used more often than arbitration 
D) more costly than arbitration 
E) preferred over arbitration in all cases

Question 11

A last chance agreement can impose any conditions upon the employee that the employee and the union agree to.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Employers can impose the following discipline on employees guilty of misconduct:
suspension, termination, and fines.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The burden of proof at an arbitration hearing:

Accepted Answer

A) is not significant 
B) is always borne by the union 
C) is always borne by the employer 
D) is always borne by the party filing the grievance 
E) is borne by the party filing the grievance except in discipline and discharge cases 
A) is not significant 
B) is always borne by the union 
C) is always borne by the employer 
D) is always borne by the party filing the grievance 
E) is borne by the party filing the grievance except in discipline and discharge cases

Question 14

Rules established by management must comply with the requirements set out in the KVP Co.
Ltd.case.Explain these (or 5 of the 6) requirements.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Rules established by management must comply with...

Question 15

Differentiate between interest disputes and rights disputes.

Accepted Answer

Interest disputes and rights disputes ar

Question 16

An arrangement providing that a discharged employee will be reinstated subject to specified conditions being met is known as:

Accepted Answer

A) a culminating incident 
B) a last chance agreement 
C) progressive discipline 
D) arbitrator's discretion 
E) a deemed termination 
A) a culminating incident 
B) a last chance agreement 
C) progressive discipline 
D) arbitrator's discretion 
E) a deemed termination

Question 17

The union's duty of fair representation requires the union to take all grievances to arbitration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Interest arbitration involves a hearing to settle the terms of a collective agreement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The grievance rate is the number of grievances:

Accepted Answer

A) filed in a year 
B) filed during the life of a collective agreement 
C) that go to arbitration 
D) that are settled 
E) divided by the number of employees in the bargaining unit 
A) filed in a year 
B) filed during the life of a collective agreement 
C) that go to arbitration 
D) that are settled 
E) divided by the number of employees in the bargaining unit

Question 20

The union has a duty of fair representation in many jurisdictions.Explain the nature of this duty and identify how an employer could be affected.

Accepted Answer

The duty of fair representation is a leg

The duty of fair representation means that the union:

Explain the essential points of an arbitration hearing.Include but do not limit your answer to the procedure, nature of the process, and costs.

It is possible that an employer cannot enforce the terms of the collective agreement because of verbal statements the employer has made to the union or employees.

Union leaders could use the grievance procedure for political purposes.

Which of the following has the right to file a grievance:

An argument in the alternative is an alternative position the union or the employer takes in the event that their primary argument is not accepted by the arbitrator.

a) Explain the nature and importance of the phrase "duty to accommodate". b) Explain how a union might be involved in or affected by the accommodation process.

The grievance and arbitration process could benefit which of the following:

Grievance mediation is:

A last chance agreement can impose any conditions upon the employee that the employee and the union agree to.

Employers can impose the following discipline on employees guilty of misconduct: suspension, termination, and fines.

The burden of proof at an arbitration hearing:

Rules established by management must comply with the requirements set out in the KVP Co. Ltd.case.Explain these (or 5 of the 6) requirements.

Differentiate between interest disputes and rights disputes.

An arrangement providing that a discharged employee will be reinstated subject to specified conditions being met is known as:

The union's duty of fair representation requires the union to take all grievances to arbitration.

Interest arbitration involves a hearing to settle the terms of a collective agreement.

The grievance rate is the number of grievances:

The union has a duty of fair representation in many jurisdictions.Explain the nature of this duty and identify how an employer could be affected.

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

Contract Dispute Resolution, Strikes, and Lockouts

Public Sector Labour Relations

Summary and Future of Labour

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Exam 9: Administration of the Collective Agreement

The duty of fair representation means that the union:

Explain the essential points of an arbitration hearing.Include but do not limit your answer to the procedure, nature of the process, and costs.

It is possible that an employer cannot enforce the terms of the collective agreement because of verbal statements the employer has made to the union or employees.

Union leaders could use the grievance procedure for political purposes.

Which of the following has the right to file a grievance:

An argument in the alternative is an alternative position the union or the employer takes in the event that their primary argument is not accepted by the arbitrator.

a) Explain the nature and importance of the phrase "duty to accommodate". b) Explain how a union might be involved in or affected by the accommodation process.

The grievance and arbitration process could benefit which of the following:

Grievance mediation is:

A last chance agreement can impose any conditions upon the employee that the employee and the union agree to.

Employers can impose the following discipline on employees guilty of misconduct: suspension, termination, and fines.

The burden of proof at an arbitration hearing:

Rules established by management must comply with the requirements set out in the KVP Co. Ltd.case.Explain these (or 5 of the 6) requirements.

Differentiate between interest disputes and rights disputes.

An arrangement providing that a discharged employee will be reinstated subject to specified conditions being met is known as:

The union's duty of fair representation requires the union to take all grievances to arbitration.

Interest arbitration involves a hearing to settle the terms of a collective agreement.

The grievance rate is the number of grievances:

The union has a duty of fair representation in many jurisdictions.Explain the nature of this duty and identify how an employer could be affected.

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

Contract Dispute Resolution, Strikes, and Lockouts

Public Sector Labour Relations

Summary and Future of Labour

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