Question 1

_____ rules do not require union membership but do require that employees who join the union remain members for a certain period of time,such as the length of the contract.

Accepted Answer

A)   Agency shop
B)   Union shop
C)   Closed shop
D)   Maintenance of membership
E)   Checkoff provisionF) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 2

Which of the following is true of the goals of labor unions?

Accepted Answer

A)   Labor unions try to consider employees as individuals so that pay and promotion decisions relate to performance differences.
B)   Labor unions have the goals of obtaining pay and working conditions that satisfy the management.
C)   They try to not have any pay differences based on seniority.
D)   Where workers are represented by a union, it is common for all employees in a particular job classification to be paid according to their appraisals.
E)   Unions focus on equal pay for equal work.F) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 3

During a strike,the union members do not receive pay from their employer,but the union may be able to make up for some of the lost pay.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The traditional understanding of union-management relations is that the two parties are mutually beneficial to each other.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following is an unfair labor practice under Section 8(a) of the NLRA?

Accepted Answer

A)   Engaging in collective bargaining with a labor organization
B)   Asking to meet with employees' representatives because the employees are on strike
C)   Failing to pay unionized employees higher wages than nonunionized employees
D)   Implementing performance-based pay plans in the company
E)   Coercing employees in exercising their rights to join or assist a labor organizationF) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 6

When does the NLRB certify a union as the exclusive representative of a group of employees?

Accepted Answer

A)   When the management of an organization approves of a union
B)   When a union pays its dues to the board
C)   When at least 51 % of the employees join the union within a certain time (30 days)  after beginning employment
D)   When a majority of workers vote in favor of a union
E)   When the AFL-CIO votes in favor of a unionF) D) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 7

Right-to-work laws are:

Accepted Answer

A)   federal laws that protect employees' right to lifetime employment.
B)   state laws that make union shops, maintenance of membership, and agency shops illegal.
C)   laws that protect the right of unions to insist that the employer hire only union members.
D)   laws that allow terminating an existing contract and striking for a new one without notifying the employer.
E)   federal laws that ensure that all union members get pension benefits.F) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 8

Why has there been a steady decline in union membership in the United States?

Accepted Answer

The decline in union membership has been...

Question 9

A labor union all of whose members have a particular skill or occupation is known as a(n) _____ union.

Accepted Answer

A)   common
B)   industrial
C)   craft
D)   regional
E)   employer'sF) B) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 10

Originally,the NLRA did not list any unfair labor practices by unions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What is society's goal for unions?

Accepted Answer

A)   To ensure that workers have a voice in how they are treated by their employers
B)   To influence the way pay and promotions are determined
C)   To make up for the wages the workers lose during a strike
D)   To retain as much control as they can over work rules and schedules
E)   To limit individual employees' bargaining powerF) A) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 12

Which of the following is true of using a fact finder for resolving conflicts?

Accepted Answer

A)   A fact-finder typically does not report on the reasons for the dispute.
B)   A fact-finder is often used for negotiations with governmental bodies.
C)   A fact-finder's findings are generally not made public.
D)   A fact-finder's findings are binding on the parties.
E)   A fact finder does not recommend settlements.F) A) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 13

Which of the following does the NLRB exclude from participating in organizing activities and being a member of the bargaining unit?

Accepted Answer

A)   Employees in multiple facilities within a single employer
B)   Employees covered by multiple employers
C)   Employees with managerial duties
D)   Employees who have been on strike for economic reasons for less than one year and who have been replaced by other employees
E)   Employees who have a community of interest in their wages, hours, and working conditionsF) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 14

Right-to-work laws grant both the employee and employer the right to terminate the employment relationship at any time with or without cause or notice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

How can labor-management relations be made more cooperative?

Accepted Answer

Cooperation between labor and management...

Question 16

What are the different functions of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)? Explain.

Accepted Answer

The NLRB has two major functions: to con...

Question 17

A contract provision under which the employer,on behalf of the union,automatically deducts union dues from employees' paychecks is known as a(n) :

Accepted Answer

A)   checkoff provision.
B)   deductible-at-source provision.
C)   maintenance of membership provision.
D)   agency shop provision.
E)   union shop provision.F) D) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 18

The NLRB has two major functions: to prevent unfair labor practices and to:

Accepted Answer

A)   conduct periodic onsite inspections of union and company financial records.
B)   conduct and certify representation elections.
C)   make rules and regulations for union-management relations.
D)   levy punitive charges on violators.
E)   monitor and regulate labor relations in small, local businesses.F) All of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 19

After certifying a union,the NLRB sets certain limits for future elections.Which of the following is one such limit?

Accepted Answer

A)   It will not permit additional elections for five years.
B)   After the union and employer have finished negotiating a contract, an election cannot be held for the time of the contract period or for two years, whichever comes first.
C)   The parties to the contract may agree not to hold an election for longer than three years.
D)   After negotiating a contract, union elections cannot be conducted online.
E)   An outside party can be barred from holding elections for more than three years.F) B) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 20

A union steward is a person hired by management to monitor union activity and report violations,if any.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 14: Collective Bargaining and Labor Relations

Which of the following is true of using a fact finder for resolving conflicts?

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_____ rules do not require union membership but do require that employees who join the union remain members for a certain period of time,such as the length of the contract.

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Which of the following is an unfair labor practice under Section 8(a) of the NLRA?

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The traditional understanding of union-management relations is that the two parties are mutually beneficial to each other.

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Why has there been a steady decline in union membership in the United States?

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A labor union all of whose members have a particular skill or occupation is known as a(n) _____ union.

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What is society's goal for unions?

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A union steward is a person hired by management to monitor union activity and report violations,if any.

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Right-to-work laws grant both the employee and employer the right to terminate the employment relationship at any time with or without cause or notice.

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A contract provision under which the employer,on behalf of the union,automatically deducts union dues from employees' paychecks is known as a(n) :

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How can labor-management relations be made more cooperative?

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After certifying a union,the NLRB sets certain limits for future elections.Which of the following is one such limit?

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Right-to-work laws are:

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What are the different functions of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)? Explain.

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Originally,the NLRA did not list any unfair labor practices by unions.

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When does the NLRB certify a union as the exclusive representative of a group of employees?

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Which of the following is true of the goals of labor unions?

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The NLRB has two major functions: to prevent unfair labor practices and to:

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Which of the following does the NLRB exclude from participating in organizing activities and being a member of the bargaining unit?

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During a strike,the union members do not receive pay from their employer,but the union may be able to make up for some of the lost pay.

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