Question 1

Union methods or processes include contract negotiation, grievances and arbitration, and court action.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A local union has encountered a problem with an employer.The employer wants to impose drug testing.If the local requires assistance with a grievance relating to this matter it would most likely contact:

Accepted Answer

A) the Canadian Labour Congress 
B) the Labour Council that the local is affiliated with 
C) the national union that the local is affiliated with 
D) the provincial Federation of Labour the local is affiliated with 
E) an independent local union

Question 3

Discuss three objectives of unions, and for each objective referred to elaborate on two methods that could be used to achieve the objective.

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

The Canadian Auto Workers and the British Columbia Nurses Association are both national unions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The first unions in Canada were:

Accepted Answer

A) international craft unions 
B) national craft unions 
C) local organizations of skilled workers 
D) established in the early 1900s 
E) established by the Knights of Labour

Question 6

Which of the following statements regarding the organization and governance of national and international unions is correct:

Accepted Answer

A) Operational matters are dealt with at the union convention. 
B) The union must have officers as provided in the constitution of the Canadian Labour Congress. 
C) The supreme governing party of the union is the convention, which is held at the call of the union executive. 
D) The union executive, which varies between unions, is provided for in the union constitution. 
E) Officers of the union are elected for one a one-year term.

Question 7

A Labour Congress could best described as:

Accepted Answer

A) a union of unions 
B) an association of national unions 
C) an association of international unions 
D) a body controlling unions 
E) an organization for non-union employees

Question 8

Explain the meaning and significance of the phrase "Canadianization of the labour movement".

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Question 9

Which of the following describes the development of unions in Canada prior to the 1930s:

Accepted Answer

A) The political and legal environment encouraged union organization. 
B) Canadian unions developed independently of the labour movement in the United States. 
C) Canadian unions attempted to facilitate unionization by establishing the CCF. 
D) Unions concentrated on organizing craft workers. 
E) Canadian unions adopted a philosophy of social unionism.

Question 10

In Canada, union density is as follows:

Accepted Answer

A) public sector: 16 percent; private sector: 71 percent 
B) public sector: 35 percent; private sector: 8 percent 
C) public sector: 30 percent; private sector: 10 percent 
D) public sector: 71 percent; private sector: 16 percent 
E) public sector: 71 percent; private sector: 30 percent

Question 11

Define and explain three functions of a local union.

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Question 12

In the late 1800s and early 1900s international unions dominated the Canadian labour movement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The chair of the local school board has made a public statement claiming that mould found in schools does not pose a health risk to students or teachers.Which of the following methods is the union representing teachers most likely to use to effectively respond:

Accepted Answer

A) pursue the issue in contract negotiation. 
B) strike. 
C) advertise in local media criticizing the statements and calling for action to be taken. 
D) pursue the issue in a union-management committee. 
E) file a grievance.

Question 14

At the start of the 1900s what percentage of Canadian union members belonged to U.S.-based international unions:

Accepted Answer

A) 80 percent 
B) 85 percent 
C) 90 percent 
D) 95 percent 
E) 100 percent

Question 15

Social unionism was the dominant philosophy of U.S.labour organizations that influenced the development of unions in Canada.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

All locals consist of a group of employees who work for the same employer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Union dues are:

Accepted Answer

A) a flat fee in most unions 
B) usually one to two percent of an employee's earnings 
C) usually three to four percent of an employee's earnings 
D) paid by the employer 
E) paid to the Labour Council

Question 18

Union density has declined in the United States more than in Canada because of a different economic environment in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A local union must:

Accepted Answer

A) be affiliated with a national or international union 
B) be part of a Labour Congress 
C) have a business agent 
D) have officers who are responsible for the administration of the local's affairs 
E) have unelected union officers.

Question 20

A key function of a local union is the negotiation of collective agreements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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

Union methods or processes include contract negotiation, grievances and arbitration, and court action.

A local union has encountered a problem with an employer.The employer wants to impose drug testing.If the local requires assistance with a grievance relating to this matter it would most likely contact:

Discuss three objectives of unions, and for each objective referred to elaborate on two methods that could be used to achieve the objective.

The Canadian Auto Workers and the British Columbia Nurses Association are both national unions.

The first unions in Canada were:

Which of the following statements regarding the organization and governance of national and international unions is correct:

A Labour Congress could best described as:

Explain the meaning and significance of the phrase "Canadianization of the labour movement".

Which of the following describes the development of unions in Canada prior to the 1930s:

In Canada, union density is as follows:

Define and explain three functions of a local union.

In the late 1800s and early 1900s international unions dominated the Canadian labour movement.

The chair of the local school board has made a public statement claiming that mould found in schools does not pose a health risk to students or teachers.Which of the following methods is the union representing teachers most likely to use to effectively respond:

At the start of the 1900s what percentage of Canadian union members belonged to U.S.-based international unions:

Social unionism was the dominant philosophy of U.S.labour organizations that influenced the development of unions in Canada.

All locals consist of a group of employees who work for the same employer.

Union dues are:

Union density has declined in the United States more than in Canada because of a different economic environment in the United States.

A local union must:

A key function of a local union is the negotiation of collective agreements.