Question 1

More than 70% of union members have a university degree.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Union membership has been declining in Canada 1984.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Union density is highest in the:

Accepted Answer

A) Canadian public sector 
B) U.S.public sector 
C) Canadian private sector 
D) U.S.private sector 
E) Both Canadian and US private sectors. 
A) Canadian public sector 
B) U.S.public sector 
C) Canadian private sector 
D) U.S.private sector 
E) Both Canadian and US private sectors.

Question 4

Provincial labour federations engage in activities aimed exclusively at benefiting unionized members of the federation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Right to work legislation in some Canadian jurisdictions prohibits the compulsory deduction of union dues from an employee's pay.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The British Columbia Nurses Association is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A) a Labour Congress 
B) a Labour Council 
C) an international union 
D) an industrial union 
E) a national union 
A) a Labour Congress 
B) a Labour Council 
C) an international union 
D) an industrial union 
E) a national union

Question 7

Which of the following are functions of the Canadian Labour Congress:

Accepted Answer

A) organizing employees 
B) administration of the collective agreement 
C) negotiation of collective agreements 
D) pursuing changes in employment legislation in the federal jurisdiction 
E) community service 
A) organizing employees 
B) administration of the collective agreement 
C) negotiation of collective agreements 
D) pursuing changes in employment legislation in the federal jurisdiction 
E) community service

Question 8

Which of the following is/are the primary functions of a local union:

Accepted Answer

A) pursuing changes in employment and labour relations legislation 
B) negotiation of collective agreements 
C) administration of the collective agreement 
D) b and c 
E) a, b, and c 
A) pursuing changes in employment and labour relations legislation 
B) negotiation of collective agreements 
C) administration of the collective agreement 
D) b and c 
E) a, b, and c

Question 9

Identify and contrast two union philosophies.

Accepted Answer

Two prominent union philosophies are bus

Question 10

Unions use which of the following methods to achieve their objectives:

Accepted Answer

A) legal proceedings 
B) newspaper advertisements 
C) political activity 
D) a and b 
E) a, b, and c 
A) legal proceedings 
B) newspaper advertisements 
C) political activity 
D) a and b 
E) a, b, and c

Question 11

Which of the following is a function of a national or international union:

Accepted Answer

A) dealing with jurisdictional disputes. 
B) handling local administration of the union. 
C) making decisions on contract negotiation on behalf of local unions. 
D) assisting locals with grievances 
E) providing education and training funds to local unions. 
A) dealing with jurisdictional disputes. 
B) handling local administration of the union. 
C) making decisions on contract negotiation on behalf of local unions. 
D) assisting locals with grievances 
E) providing education and training funds to local unions.

Question 12

Trusteeship refers to the situation where the members of a local vote to have the national or international union take over the local's affairs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following contributed to the establishment of collective bargaining rights in PC 1003:

Accepted Answer

A) the establishment of the CCF, a political party supporting unions 
B) labour legislation that provided for collective bargaining rights in the United States 
C) employer demands for the reform of labour relations legislation 
D) a and b 
E) a, b, c 
A) the establishment of the CCF, a political party supporting unions 
B) labour legislation that provided for collective bargaining rights in the United States 
C) employer demands for the reform of labour relations legislation 
D) a and b 
E) a, b, c

Question 14

National unions engage in political activity; however, the Canadian branches of international unions do not engage in political activity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Some employers reacted to the establishment of the first unions in Canada by:

Accepted Answer

A) having employees sign agreements which prohibited them from joining a union 
B) refusing to deal with a union 
C) blacklisting union supporters 
D) a and b 
E) a, b, and c 
A) having employees sign agreements which prohibited them from joining a union 
B) refusing to deal with a union 
C) blacklisting union supporters 
D) a and b 
E) a, b, and c

Question 16

Discuss reasons for the difference in the Canadian and U.S.union density.

Accepted Answer

There are several reasons for the differ

Question 17

The administration of a hospital was criticized for failing to properly manage the facility.The outstanding issues included allegations that money was improperly spent to redecorate the CEO's office while staff was being laid off.If a public rally is
Organized to protest this matter which of the following is more likely to play a key role in the organization of the rally:

Accepted Answer

A) the Canadian Labour Congress. 
B) the Labour Council. 
C) a local of a national union in the community. 
D) a local of an international union in the community. 
E) the provincial Federation of Labour 
A) the Canadian Labour Congress. 
B) the Labour Council. 
C) a local of a national union in the community. 
D) a local of an international union in the community. 
E) the provincial Federation of Labour

Question 18

Explain the nature and functions of a provincial labour federation.

Accepted Answer

A provincial labour federation is an org

Question 19

The American Federation of Labour, which influenced the development of unions in Canada in the late 1800s and early 1900s had a philosophy of:

Accepted Answer

A) industrial unionism 
B) business unionism 
C) political involvement 
D) radical unionism 
E) social unionism 
A) industrial unionism 
B) business unionism 
C) political involvement 
D) radical unionism 
E) social unionism

Question 20

Explain the meaning and importance of union density.

Accepted Answer

Union density refers to the percentage o

More than 70% of union members have a university degree.

Union membership has been declining in Canada 1984.

Union density is highest in the:

Provincial labour federations engage in activities aimed exclusively at benefiting unionized members of the federation.

Right to work legislation in some Canadian jurisdictions prohibits the compulsory deduction of union dues from an employee's pay.

The British Columbia Nurses Association is an example of:

Which of the following are functions of the Canadian Labour Congress:

Which of the following is/are the primary functions of a local union:

Identify and contrast two union philosophies.

Unions use which of the following methods to achieve their objectives:

Which of the following is a function of a national or international union:

Trusteeship refers to the situation where the members of a local vote to have the national or international union take over the local's affairs.

Which of the following contributed to the establishment of collective bargaining rights in PC 1003:

National unions engage in political activity; however, the Canadian branches of international unions do not engage in political activity.

Some employers reacted to the establishment of the first unions in Canada by:

Discuss reasons for the difference in the Canadian and U.S.union density.

Explain the nature and functions of a provincial labour federation.

The American Federation of Labour, which influenced the development of unions in Canada in the late 1800s and early 1900s had a philosophy of:

Explain the meaning and importance of union density.

Introduction to Labour Relations

The Environment

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

Contract Dispute Resolution, Strikes, and Lockouts

Public Sector Labour Relations

Summary and Future of Labour

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Exam 3: Unions: Objectives, Processes, Structure, and History

More than 70% of union members have a university degree.

Union membership has been declining in Canada 1984.

Union density is highest in the:

Provincial labour federations engage in activities aimed exclusively at benefiting unionized members of the federation.

Right to work legislation in some Canadian jurisdictions prohibits the compulsory deduction of union dues from an employee's pay.

The British Columbia Nurses Association is an example of:

Which of the following are functions of the Canadian Labour Congress:

Which of the following is/are the primary functions of a local union:

Identify and contrast two union philosophies.

Unions use which of the following methods to achieve their objectives:

Which of the following is a function of a national or international union:

Trusteeship refers to the situation where the members of a local vote to have the national or international union take over the local's affairs.

Which of the following contributed to the establishment of collective bargaining rights in PC 1003:

National unions engage in political activity; however, the Canadian branches of international unions do not engage in political activity.

Some employers reacted to the establishment of the first unions in Canada by:

Discuss reasons for the difference in the Canadian and U.S.union density.

Explain the nature and functions of a provincial labour federation.

The American Federation of Labour, which influenced the development of unions in Canada in the late 1800s and early 1900s had a philosophy of:

Explain the meaning and importance of union density.

Introduction to Labour Relations

The Environment

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

Contract Dispute Resolution, Strikes, and Lockouts

Public Sector Labour Relations

Summary and Future of Labour

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