Question 1

An employer has just determined that a union has started an organizing campaign targeting its employees.Advise the employer what it can and cannot do in response to the union organizing campaign.

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Question 2

A representation vote is a secret ballot vote to determine if employees wish to be represented by a union.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A union has started an organizing campaign at company A.Which of the following employer actions is permitted?

Accepted Answer

A)  asking employees whether they support the union 
B)  prohibiting national union representatives from entering the premises 
C)  issuing a notice to employees advising that wages will be increased if the union is defeated 
D)  transferring union supporters 
E)  a and b

Question 4

Describe in detail four reasons why some employees might choose not to join a union.

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Question 5

Which of the following is the most likely to be found to be an employer unfair labour practice during a union organizing campaign?

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A)  issuing a written statement referring to the disadvantages of unionization 
B)  banning union activity during working hours 
C)  expressing a preference that employees do not join a union 
D)  issuing a written statement referring to a wage increase if the union is defeated 
E)  prohibiting entry of employees on to the employer's property during non-work hours

Question 6

The appropriate bargaining unit determined by the Labour Relations Board:

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A)  must comply with any agreement between the employer and the union 
B)  is based upon the community of interest concept 
C)  names the individuals in the bargaining unit 
D)  excludes employees opposed to the union 
E)  is determined by the Board free of any legislative restrictions

Question 7

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

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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 8

In order to obtain bargaining rights a union must apply to the Labour Relations Board and obtain a certificate granting bargaining rights.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Describe the importance of and the procedure involved in the decertification of a union.

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Question 10

In some jurisdictions unions may be certified on the basis of the number of signed membership cards they submit to the Labour Relations Board.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The appropriate bargaining unit is a flexible concept - there may be more than one appropriate bargaining unit.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following is correct?

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A)  Employees join unions only for financial reasons. 
B)  Employees join unions only to increase their job security. 
C)  The reasons employees join or refuse to join a union are all related to internal issues within the workplace. 
D)  Some employees join a union to make input on policy issues. 
E)  It is not possible for employers to avoid unionization through policy changes in the workplace.

Question 14

Outline the key steps and restrictions on the certification process.

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Question 15

Which of the following is not a remedy that could be granted by a Labour Relations Board for unfair labour practices committed by an employer during a union organizing campaign?

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A)  reinstatement of a discharged employee 
B)  damages for lost earnings 
C)  punitive damages 
D)  an order to repeat a representation vote 
E)  an order prohibiting the employer from repeating the unfair labour practices

Question 16

Labour Relations Boards in some jurisdictions have the authority to certify a union without a vote if there are employer unfair labour practices during the organizing campaign.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A voluntary recognition agreement is an agreement between the union and employees providing that the employees recognize the union as their bargaining agent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Explain the phrase "unfair labour practice".If it appears that an employer is guilty of an unfair labour practice during a union organizing campaign briefly describe the procedure followed,and outline three remedies that are available.

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Question 19

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

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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 20

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

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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

Exam 6: Collective Bargaining Rights

An employer has just determined that a union has started an organizing campaign targeting its employees.Advise the employer what it can and cannot do in response to the union organizing campaign.

A representation vote is a secret ballot vote to determine if employees wish to be represented by a union.

A union has started an organizing campaign at company A.Which of the following employer actions is permitted?

Describe in detail four reasons why some employees might choose not to join a union.

Which of the following is the most likely to be found to be an employer unfair labour practice during a union organizing campaign?

The appropriate bargaining unit determined by the Labour Relations Board:

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

In order to obtain bargaining rights a union must apply to the Labour Relations Board and obtain a certificate granting bargaining rights.

Describe the importance of and the procedure involved in the decertification of a union.

In some jurisdictions unions may be certified on the basis of the number of signed membership cards they submit to the Labour Relations Board.

The appropriate bargaining unit is a flexible concept - there may be more than one appropriate bargaining unit.

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

Which of the following is correct?

Outline the key steps and restrictions on the certification process.

Which of the following is not a remedy that could be granted by a Labour Relations Board for unfair labour practices committed by an employer during a union organizing campaign?

Labour Relations Boards in some jurisdictions have the authority to certify a union without a vote if there are employer unfair labour practices during the organizing campaign.

A voluntary recognition agreement is an agreement between the union and employees providing that the employees recognize the union as their bargaining agent.

Explain the phrase "unfair labour practice".If it appears that an employer is guilty of an unfair labour practice during a union organizing campaign briefly describe the procedure followed,and outline three remedies that are available.

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

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