Question 1

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 2

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 3

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

When a labour relations board determines if a position is managerial it will refer primarily to:

Accepted Answer

A) the job title 
B) the preferences of the employer 
C) the preferences of the union 
D) the preferences of the employee 
E) the authority held over bargaining unit members 
A) the job title 
B) the preferences of the employer 
C) the preferences of the union 
D) the preferences of the employee 
E) the authority held over bargaining unit members

Question 5

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

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The appropriate bargaining unit is determined by the union filing the application for certification.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The appropriate bargaining unit is determined by...

Question 8

It is possible for a union employee to agree with the employer to work extra hours in exchange for an extra week of vacation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Dependent contract provisions in the labour relations legislation of some jurisdictions provides that:

Accepted Answer

A) independent contractors can unionize 
B) the definition of an employee is broadened to include dependent contractors 
C) individuals who use their own tools can unionize 
D) individuals who are economically independent of their employer can unionize 
E) part-time employees can unionize 
A) independent contractors can unionize 
B) the definition of an employee is broadened to include dependent contractors 
C) individuals who use their own tools can unionize 
D) individuals who are economically independent of their employer can unionize 
E) part-time employees can unionize

Question 10

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 11

All employee associations can apply to be certified by the Labour Relations Board.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The production employees at Company A are unionized and there is currently a collective agreement in place which expires in three years.Which of the following is correct if the owners of Company A sell the business:

Accepted Answer

A) The bargaining rights of the union are terminated. 
B) The bargaining rights of the union continue; however, the collective agreement is terminated. 
C) The union and the new owner must renegotiate the collective agreement. 
D) The union's bargaining rights and the collective agreement are not affected. 
E) A representation vote is conducted to determine if the employees want the union to be their bargaining agent with the new owner. 
A) The bargaining rights of the union are terminated. 
B) The bargaining rights of the union continue; however, the collective agreement is terminated. 
C) The union and the new owner must renegotiate the collective agreement. 
D) The union's bargaining rights and the collective agreement are not affected. 
E) A representation vote is conducted to determine if the employees want the union to be their bargaining agent with the new owner.

Question 13

Unionization increases job security for employees because:

Accepted Answer

A) Unionization guarantees that there will be no job loss because of technological change. 
B) Unionization guarantees that there will be no job loss because the employer moves. 
C) All employees who are terminated in a unionized workplace are reinstated. 
D) Unionized employees cannot be laid off. 
E) Some unionized employees who are terminated are reinstated by an arbitrator. 
A) Unionization guarantees that there will be no job loss because of technological change. 
B) Unionization guarantees that there will be no job loss because the employer moves. 
C) All employees who are terminated in a unionized workplace are reinstated. 
D) Unionized employees cannot be laid off. 
E) Some unionized employees who are terminated are reinstated by an arbitrator.

Question 14

Outline the key steps and restrictions on the certification process.

Accepted Answer

The certification process involves sever

Question 15

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 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

When a union applies to the Labour Relations Board for certification it must establish:

Accepted Answer

A) it is a trade union as defined in labour relations legislation 
B) it is part of a national or international union 
C) a and b 
D) it has the approval of the employer 
E) it has provided all employees in the proposed bargaining unit with an opportunity to join 
A) it is a trade union as defined in labour relations legislation 
B) it is part of a national or international union 
C) a and b 
D) it has the approval of the employer 
E) it has provided all employees in the proposed bargaining unit with an opportunity to join

Question 18

Employees at Company A are represented by a union, and the parties are in the second year of a three-year collective agreement.The majority of employees in the bargaining unit are dissatisfied with the representation the union has provided.Which of the following is correct:

Accepted Answer

A) The employer can file a decertification application. 
B) The employer can assist employees to file a decertification application. 
C) The employees can file an application for a decertification in the open period. 
D) The employees can file an application for decertification at a time. 
E) The employees can only terminate the union's bargaining rights by applying to certify another union. 
A) The employer can file a decertification application. 
B) The employer can assist employees to file a decertification application. 
C) The employees can file an application for a decertification in the open period. 
D) The employees can file an application for decertification at a time. 
E) The employees can only terminate the union's bargaining rights by applying to certify another union.

Question 19

Explain the meaning and significance of the appropriate bargaining unit.

Accepted Answer

The appropriate bargaining unit refers t

Question 20

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

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

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.

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

When a labour relations board determines if a position is managerial it will refer primarily to:

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

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

The appropriate bargaining unit is determined by the union filing the application for certification.

It is possible for a union employee to agree with the employer to work extra hours in exchange for an extra week of vacation.

Dependent contract provisions in the labour relations legislation of some jurisdictions provides that:

Which of the following is correct:

All employee associations can apply to be certified by the Labour Relations Board.

The production employees at Company A are unionized and there is currently a collective agreement in place which expires in three years.Which of the following is correct if the owners of Company A sell the business:

Unionization increases job security for employees because:

Outline the key steps and restrictions on the certification process.

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

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

When a union applies to the Labour Relations Board for certification it must establish:

Employees at Company A are represented by a union, and the parties are in the second year of a three-year collective agreement.The majority of employees in the bargaining unit are dissatisfied with the representation the union has provided.Which of the following is correct:

Explain the meaning and significance of the appropriate bargaining unit.

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

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

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Exam 6: Collective Bargaining Rights

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

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.

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

When a labour relations board determines if a position is managerial it will refer primarily to:

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

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

The appropriate bargaining unit is determined by the union filing the application for certification.

It is possible for a union employee to agree with the employer to work extra hours in exchange for an extra week of vacation.

Dependent contract provisions in the labour relations legislation of some jurisdictions provides that:

Which of the following is correct:

All employee associations can apply to be certified by the Labour Relations Board.

The production employees at Company A are unionized and there is currently a collective agreement in place which expires in three years.Which of the following is correct if the owners of Company A sell the business:

Unionization increases job security for employees because:

Outline the key steps and restrictions on the certification process.

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

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

When a union applies to the Labour Relations Board for certification it must establish:

Employees at Company A are represented by a union, and the parties are in the second year of a three-year collective agreement.The majority of employees in the bargaining unit are dissatisfied with the representation the union has provided.Which of the following is correct:

Explain the meaning and significance of the appropriate bargaining unit.

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

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

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