Question 1

Briefly explain the Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Act.

Accepted Answer

The Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Act (FSLMRA) covers federal employees who are employed by a federal agency or who have ceased to work for the agency because of an unfair labor practice.The FSLMRA also excludes certain employees from coverage,including:
-Non-citizens working outside the United States for federal agencies;
-Supervisory and management employees;
-Certain foreign service officers; and
-Any federal employee participating in an illegal strike.

Question 2

The Federal Labor Relations Authority has broad authority for fashioning remedial orders for:

Accepted Answer

A)  fair representations. 
B)  unfair labor practices. 
C)  strikes. 
D)  whistle blowing. 
A)  fair representations. 
B)  unfair labor practices. 
C)  strikes. 
D)  whistle blowing. B

Question 3

A union becomes the exclusive representative of an appropriate unit of employees when it has been selected by a majority of votes cast in a representation election under the:

Accepted Answer

A)  National Labor Relations Act. 
B)  Fair Labor Standards Act. 
C)  Labor Management Reporting and Disclosure Act. 
D)  Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Act. 
A)  National Labor Relations Act. 
B)  Fair Labor Standards Act. 
C)  Labor Management Reporting and Disclosure Act. 
D)  Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Act. D

Question 4

The Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Act (FSLMRA) granted federal employees the right to organize and:

Accepted Answer

A)  issue injunctions. 
B)  renew employment contracts. 
C)  bargain collectively. 
D)  file labor suits. 
A)  issue injunctions. 
B)  renew employment contracts. 
C)  bargain collectively. 
D)  file labor suits.

Question 5

Briefly explain the role of the Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Act.

Accepted Answer

The Federal Service Labor-Mana

Question 6

Which of the following is not true of the various aspects of the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) with regard to representation of bargaining units?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is empowered to determine the appropriateness of a representation unit of federal employees. 
B)  It undermines the FSLMRA in determining the bargaining unit. 
C)  It ensures a clear and identifiable community of interest among the employees. 
D)  It can determine the appropriateness of a unit on various bases. 
A)  It is empowered to determine the appropriateness of a representation unit of federal employees. 
B)  It undermines the FSLMRA in determining the bargaining unit. 
C)  It ensures a clear and identifiable community of interest among the employees. 
D)  It can determine the appropriateness of a unit on various bases.

Question 7

What is the duty of the Merit System Protection Board (MSPB)?

Accepted Answer

The duty of the Merit System P

Question 8

Discuss appropriate representation units under the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA).

Accepted Answer

The FLRA is empowered to determine the a

Question 9

Nearly 30 percent of the bargaining unit members at Specialty Mills Company no longer wish to be 	represented by their exclusive representative union.When such a petition is filed,the 	representation 	question will be investigated by the:

Accepted Answer

A)  International Labor Union. 
B)  National Labor Relations Board. 
C)  Federal Labor Relations Authority. 
D)  Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. 
A)  International Labor Union. 
B)  National Labor Relations Board. 
C)  Federal Labor Relations Authority. 
D)  Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

Question 10

Wages for most federal employees are not subject to collective bargaining because they are determined by:

Accepted Answer

A)  statutes. 
B)  principle of fairness. 
C)  precedents. 
D)  federal treatises. 
A)  statutes. 
B)  principle of fairness. 
C)  precedents. 
D)  federal treatises.

Question 11

Name some of the unfair labor practices by agencies outlined under the Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Act?

Accepted Answer

Unfair labor practices by agencies under

Question 12

When a complaint alleging unfair labor practices is filed with the Federal Labor Relations Authority,the General Counsel's Office of the FLRA investigates the complaint and attempts to reach a _____ settlement.

Accepted Answer

A)  voluntary 
B)  temporary 
C)  persuasive 
D)  permanent 
A)  voluntary 
B)  temporary 
C)  persuasive 
D)  permanent

Question 13

Ron joined a public sector enterprise and the company had an active union.Ron wished to join the union but was denied membership in the union.Which of the following acts makes it illegal to deny union membership to an employee?

Accepted Answer

A)  Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Act 
B)  Wagner Act 
C)  National Labor Relations Act 
D)  Fair Labor Standards Act 
A)  Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Act 
B)  Wagner Act 
C)  National Labor Relations Act 
D)  Fair Labor Standards Act

Question 14

What is the importance of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service?

Accepted Answer

The Federal Mediation and Conc

Question 15

In National Treasury Employees Union v.Michael Chertoff,Secretary,United States Department of Homeland Security,the District Court held that the Department exceeded its authority in attempting to conscript the _____ into the HR system.

Accepted Answer

A)  Federal Labor Relations Authority 
B)  Employment Relations Commission 
C)  National Labor Relations Board 
D)  Public Service Commission 
A)  Federal Labor Relations Authority 
B)  Employment Relations Commission 
C)  National Labor Relations Board 
D)  Public Service Commission

Question 16

In City Of Madison Joint School District No.8 V.Wisconsin Employment Relations Commission,the Supreme Court reversed the Wisconsin Supreme Court's conclusion that Holmquist's terse statement during the public meeting constituted:

Accepted Answer

A) expression of his constitutional rights. 
B) negotiation with the board. 
C) violation of the collective agreement. 
D) a violation of his role as the bargaining representative. 
A) expression of his constitutional rights. 
B) negotiation with the board. 
C) violation of the collective agreement. 
D) a violation of his role as the bargaining representative.

Question 17

Explain briefly the conditions of employment of the Federal Service Labor-Management Relations 	Act.

Accepted Answer

The conditions of employment under the F

Question 18

If an impasse is not resolved under mediation of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCA),either parties may request that the _____ consider the dispute.

Accepted Answer

A)  Federal Labor Relations Authority 
B)  Fair Labor Standards Board 
C)  National Labor Relations Board 
D)  Federal Service Impasse Panel 
A)  Federal Labor Relations Authority 
B)  Fair Labor Standards Board 
C)  National Labor Relations Board 
D)  Federal Service Impasse Panel

Question 19

Employees of Lacosin Postal Services had filed a grievance petition,under government authorization,	against their employers for not reaching a bargaining agreement.Most of the state statutes 	authorizing public sector labor relations provide for exclusive bargaining representatives of the 	employees.	To determine representation issues and unfair labor practice complaints the statutes 	generally create a:

Accepted Answer

A)  Public Employee Relations Board. 
B)  National Labor Relations Board. 
C)  Federal Labor Relations Board. 
D)  Public Employees Representative Board. 
A)  Public Employee Relations Board. 
B)  National Labor Relations Board. 
C)  Federal Labor Relations Board. 
D)  Public Employees Representative Board.

Question 20

Describe the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA).

Accepted Answer

The Federal Labor Relations Authority (F

Exam 19: Public Sector Labor Relations

Briefly explain the Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Act.

The Federal Labor Relations Authority has broad authority for fashioning remedial orders for:

A union becomes the exclusive representative of an appropriate unit of employees when it has been selected by a majority of votes cast in a representation election under the:

The Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Act (FSLMRA) granted federal employees the right to organize and:

Briefly explain the role of the Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Act.

Which of the following is not true of the various aspects of the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) with regard to representation of bargaining units?

What is the duty of the Merit System Protection Board (MSPB)?

Discuss appropriate representation units under the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA).

Nearly 30 percent of the bargaining unit members at Specialty Mills Company no longer wish to be represented by their exclusive representative union.When such a petition is filed,the representation question will be investigated by the:

Wages for most federal employees are not subject to collective bargaining because they are determined by:

Name some of the unfair labor practices by agencies outlined under the Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Act?

When a complaint alleging unfair labor practices is filed with the Federal Labor Relations Authority,the General Counsel's Office of the FLRA investigates the complaint and attempts to reach a _____ settlement.

Ron joined a public sector enterprise and the company had an active union.Ron wished to join the union but was denied membership in the union.Which of the following acts makes it illegal to deny union membership to an employee?

What is the importance of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service?

In National Treasury Employees Union v.Michael Chertoff,Secretary,United States Department of Homeland Security,the District Court held that the Department exceeded its authority in attempting to conscript the _____ into the HR system.

In City Of Madison Joint School District No.8 V.Wisconsin Employment Relations Commission,the Supreme Court reversed the Wisconsin Supreme Court's conclusion that Holmquist's terse statement during the public meeting constituted:

Explain briefly the conditions of employment of the Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Act.

If an impasse is not resolved under mediation of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCA),either parties may request that the _____ consider the dispute.

Describe the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA).

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