Question 1

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 2

Successor rights provisions in labour relations legislation protect the union's bargaining rights in the event that the employer sells the business.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following is correct regarding the determination of union support in an application for certification:

Accepted Answer

A) All jurisdictions provide that support may be determined by a representation vote. 
B) Unions prefer support to be determined by a representation vote. 
C) Employers prefer support to be determined on the basis of signed union membership cards. 
D) Labour Relations Board officers can dispense with a representation vote. 
E) A representation vote can be conducted by a show of hands at a union meeting.

Question 4

Which of the following is the least likely to be viewed as an employer unfair labour practice during an organizing campaign and the certification process:

Accepted Answer

A) providing the annual wage increase on the scheduled date 
B) asking employees if they have signed union membership cards 
C) implementing a new plan to charge employees for parking 
D) transferring employees suspected of being union supporters 
E) promising to establish a new position of employee representative who will be responsible for improving working conditions

Question 5

A union could be guilty of unfair labour practices:

Accepted Answer

A) during the union organizing campaign 
B) during contract negotiations 
C) during the term of the collective agreement 
D) a, b, and c 
E) never; unfair labour practices refer to employer conduct

Question 6

When a union has a collective agreement with an employer and the employer sells the business to another entity, which of the following is correct:

Accepted Answer

A) The collective agreement is terminated. 
B) The purchaser is bound by the terms of the collective agreement. 
C) The collective agreement is binding upon the purchaser if it approves the agreement. 
D) The collective agreement continues to run for the remainder its term but the union's bargaining rights expire at the end of the agreement. 
E) A vote is held among employees to determine if they want the union to continue to represent them.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A union can represent all employees within a firm.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The appropriate bargaining unit determined by the Labour Relations Board:

Accepted Answer

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 10

The "organizing campaign" refers to the union's application for certification to the Labour
Relations Board.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

An important labour relations policy question is whether union support on a certification application should be determined by membership cards or by a representation vote.Explain arguments for and against each approach.

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

An employer can support an application for a union to be decertified.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

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.

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

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:

Accepted Answer

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 17

Some employees will not join a union because they view union membership as being disloyal to their employer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A union is conducting an organizing campaign at Company A.Which of the following is Company A permitted to do:

Accepted Answer

A) Transfer union supporters to another location. 
B) Advise employees that they are being fairly treated and there is no need to join a union and pay union dues. 
C) Promise to increase wages if the union is rejected. 
D) Increase wages to convince employees that the union is not necessary. 
E) Tell employees that if the union is certified the employer will move operations to the United States.

Question 19

You are a union organizer and you are preparing a presentation to a group of non-union employees.What will all you say to convince employees to join the union?

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Question 20

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

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Exam 6: Collective Bargaining Rights

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

Successor rights provisions in labour relations legislation protect the union's bargaining rights in the event that the employer sells the business.

Which of the following is correct regarding the determination of union support in an application for certification:

Which of the following is the least likely to be viewed as an employer unfair labour practice during an organizing campaign and the certification process:

A union could be guilty of unfair labour practices:

When a union has a collective agreement with an employer and the employer sells the business to another entity, which of the following is correct:

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

A union can represent all employees within a firm.

The appropriate bargaining unit determined by the Labour Relations Board:

The "organizing campaign" refers to the union's application for certification to the Labour Relations Board.

An important labour relations policy question is whether union support on a certification application should be determined by membership cards or by a representation vote.Explain arguments for and against each approach.

An employer can support an application for a union to be decertified.

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.

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

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

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:

Some employees will not join a union because they view union membership as being disloyal to their employer.

A union is conducting an organizing campaign at Company A.Which of the following is Company A permitted to do:

You are a union organizer and you are preparing a presentation to a group of non-union employees.What will all you say to convince employees to join the union?

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