Question 1

In the event of a strike, which of the following is correct:

Accepted Answer

A)  Employees can prohibit entry to the premises by picketing. 
B)  Employees cannot picket at a location other than their workplace. 
C)  Striking employees cannot work for other employers. 
D)  The employer is allowed to use replacement workers in most jurisdictions. 
E)  Employees will receive strike pay from the union equivalent to their regular rate of pay. 
A)  Employees can prohibit entry to the premises by picketing. 
B)  Employees cannot picket at a location other than their workplace. 
C)  Striking employees cannot work for other employers. 
D)  The employer is allowed to use replacement workers in most jurisdictions. 
E)  Employees will receive strike pay from the union equivalent to their regular rate of pay.

Question 2

In most jurisdictions legislation provides that when a strike ends, striking employees must be reinstated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

In most jurisdictions the union and the employer must obtain third-party assistance before a legal strike or lockout can occur.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

An employer may force the employees to vote to accept a final offer from the company.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following is the least likely to cause a strike:

Accepted Answer

A)  inexperienced negotiators 
B)  conflict within the union bargaining team 
C)  hostility between employer and union negotiators 
D)  provisions for the reopening of contract negotiations during the term of an agreement 
E)  differences in information between union and employer negotiators 
A)  inexperienced negotiators 
B)  conflict within the union bargaining team 
C)  hostility between employer and union negotiators 
D)  provisions for the reopening of contract negotiations during the term of an agreement 
E)  differences in information between union and employer negotiators

Question 6

The frequency of strikes in Canada has been increasing since 1990.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A potential problem with a final offer selection is that:

Accepted Answer

A)  It creates winners and losers, which may cause hostility. 
B)  It does not encourage the parties to negotiate their own agreement. 
C)  It is only available in a "winner take all" form. 
D)  It causes a narcotic affect. 
E)  It causes a chilling effect. 
A)  It creates winners and losers, which may cause hostility. 
B)  It does not encourage the parties to negotiate their own agreement. 
C)  It is only available in a "winner take all" form. 
D)  It causes a narcotic affect. 
E)  It causes a chilling effect.

Question 8

Which of the following is correct regarding conciliation:

Accepted Answer

A)  It produces a final contract settlement. 
B)  It is a form of arbitration. 
C)  It is required in most jurisdictions before a strike or lockout is lawful. 
D)  It is required before a grievance is referred to arbitration. 
E)  It involves both parties presenting a final offer to the conciliator who chooses one of the offers. 
A)  It produces a final contract settlement. 
B)  It is a form of arbitration. 
C)  It is required in most jurisdictions before a strike or lockout is lawful. 
D)  It is required before a grievance is referred to arbitration. 
E)  It involves both parties presenting a final offer to the conciliator who chooses one of the offers.

Question 9

Is a clause that allows workers to refuse to use material or goods from another employer who is on strike permitted?

Accepted Answer

A)  This is a form of secondary picketing and is not permitted in most jurisdiction 
B)  It may be included in a collective agreement and is known as a "hot cargo" clause 
C)  Is permitted in most legislation in Canada 
D)  It is only permitted for federally regulated employees 
E)  It is not permitted for government employees as they are an essential service 
A)  This is a form of secondary picketing and is not permitted in most jurisdiction 
B)  It may be included in a collective agreement and is known as a "hot cargo" clause 
C)  Is permitted in most legislation in Canada 
D)  It is only permitted for federally regulated employees 
E)  It is not permitted for government employees as they are an essential service

Question 10

A union and an employer have not been able to negotiate a collective agreement. The contract terms will be settled by each party presenting an offer to a neutral third party who will choose the terms proposed by one of the parties. This illustrates:

Accepted Answer

A)  fact-finding 
B)  mediation 
C)  item-by-item final offer selection 
D)  total package final offer selection 
E)  mediation-arbitration 
A)  fact-finding 
B)  mediation 
C)  item-by-item final offer selection 
D)  total package final offer selection 
E)  mediation-arbitration

Question 11

Discuss the following statement: "Strikes may be a cause for concern; however, strikes also serve legitimate purposes."

Accepted Answer

Strikes can indeed be a cause for concer

Question 12

The collective voice approach views strikes as mistakes that could be avoided.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

In jurisdictions that provide for a conciliation board, which of the following is correct:

Accepted Answer

A)  The Board determines the terms of the collective agreement. 
B)  The Board reports to the minister responsible for labour relations. 
C)  The Board members are chosen by the union. 
D)  The Board uses final offer selection. 
E)  The Board members are approved by the employer. 
A)  The Board determines the terms of the collective agreement. 
B)  The Board reports to the minister responsible for labour relations. 
C)  The Board members are chosen by the union. 
D)  The Board uses final offer selection. 
E)  The Board members are approved by the employer.

Question 14

Labour relations legislation in all jurisdictions provides for which of the following;

Accepted Answer

A)  conciliation officers 
B)  a conciliation board 
C)  fact-finding 
D)  mediation 
E)  a no-board report 
A)  conciliation officers 
B)  a conciliation board 
C)  fact-finding 
D)  mediation 
E)  a no-board report

Question 15

Back-to-work legislation has been used to end contract disputes in both the public and private sector.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The chilling effect refers to the possibility that the parties may not make the concessions necessary to reach an agreement because they do not wish to harm their positions before an arbitrator at a later date.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following is correct regarding arbitration, conciliation, and mediation:

Accepted Answer

A)  All three produce a binding resolution of a contract dispute. 
B)  Only conciliation produces a binding resolution of a contract dispute. 
C)  Only mediation produces a binding resolution of a contract dispute. 
D)  Only arbitration produces a binding resolution of a contract dispute. 
E)  None of the three produces a binding resolution of a contract dispute. 
A)  All three produce a binding resolution of a contract dispute. 
B)  Only conciliation produces a binding resolution of a contract dispute. 
C)  Only mediation produces a binding resolution of a contract dispute. 
D)  Only arbitration produces a binding resolution of a contract dispute. 
E)  None of the three produces a binding resolution of a contract dispute.

Question 18

Which of the following is correct:

Accepted Answer

A)  Strikes serve no useful purpose. 
B)  Strikes are not allowed in the public sector. 
C)  A strike could be necessary to reach a contract settlement. 
D)  Strike pay eliminates the adverse economic consequences of strikes. 
E)  A strike means that the employer and the union have not been able to agree on compensation. 
A)  Strikes serve no useful purpose. 
B)  Strikes are not allowed in the public sector. 
C)  A strike could be necessary to reach a contract settlement. 
D)  Strike pay eliminates the adverse economic consequences of strikes. 
E)  A strike means that the employer and the union have not been able to agree on compensation.

Question 19

Final offer selection is a form of arbitration that should encourage the parties to negotiate a collective agreement without third party assistance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Some researchers claim that gender is a factor in the likelihood of going on strike.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

In the event of a strike, which of the following is correct:

In most jurisdictions legislation provides that when a strike ends, striking employees must be reinstated.

In most jurisdictions the union and the employer must obtain third-party assistance before a legal strike or lockout can occur.

An employer may force the employees to vote to accept a final offer from the company.

Which of the following is the least likely to cause a strike:

The frequency of strikes in Canada has been increasing since 1990.

A potential problem with a final offer selection is that:

Which of the following is correct regarding conciliation:

Is a clause that allows workers to refuse to use material or goods from another employer who is on strike permitted?

A union and an employer have not been able to negotiate a collective agreement. The contract terms will be settled by each party presenting an offer to a neutral third party who will choose the terms proposed by one of the parties. This illustrates:

Discuss the following statement: "Strikes may be a cause for concern; however, strikes also serve legitimate purposes."

The collective voice approach views strikes as mistakes that could be avoided.

In jurisdictions that provide for a conciliation board, which of the following is correct:

Labour relations legislation in all jurisdictions provides for which of the following;

Back-to-work legislation has been used to end contract disputes in both the public and private sector.

The chilling effect refers to the possibility that the parties may not make the concessions necessary to reach an agreement because they do not wish to harm their positions before an arbitrator at a later date.

Which of the following is correct regarding arbitration, conciliation, and mediation:

Which of the following is correct:

Final offer selection is a form of arbitration that should encourage the parties to negotiate a collective agreement without third party assistance.

Some researchers claim that gender is a factor in the likelihood of going on strike.

Introduction to Labour Relations

The Environment

Employers: Objectives, Processes and Strategy

Governments, Labour Relations Boards and Other Parties

Union Organizing Drive and Certification

The Collective Agreement

Negotiation of the Collective Agreement

Administration of the Collective Agreement

Public-Sector Labour Relations

The Future of Unions

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Exam 9: Strikes, Lockouts and Contract Dispute Resolution

In the event of a strike, which of the following is correct:

In most jurisdictions legislation provides that when a strike ends, striking employees must be reinstated.

In most jurisdictions the union and the employer must obtain third-party assistance before a legal strike or lockout can occur.

An employer may force the employees to vote to accept a final offer from the company.

Which of the following is the least likely to cause a strike:

The frequency of strikes in Canada has been increasing since 1990.

A potential problem with a final offer selection is that:

Which of the following is correct regarding conciliation:

Is a clause that allows workers to refuse to use material or goods from another employer who is on strike permitted?

A union and an employer have not been able to negotiate a collective agreement. The contract terms will be settled by each party presenting an offer to a neutral third party who will choose the terms proposed by one of the parties. This illustrates:

Discuss the following statement: "Strikes may be a cause for concern; however, strikes also serve legitimate purposes."

The collective voice approach views strikes as mistakes that could be avoided.

In jurisdictions that provide for a conciliation board, which of the following is correct:

Labour relations legislation in all jurisdictions provides for which of the following;

Back-to-work legislation has been used to end contract disputes in both the public and private sector.

The chilling effect refers to the possibility that the parties may not make the concessions necessary to reach an agreement because they do not wish to harm their positions before an arbitrator at a later date.

Which of the following is correct regarding arbitration, conciliation, and mediation:

Which of the following is correct:

Final offer selection is a form of arbitration that should encourage the parties to negotiate a collective agreement without third party assistance.

Some researchers claim that gender is a factor in the likelihood of going on strike.

Introduction to Labour Relations

The Environment

Employers: Objectives, Processes and Strategy

Governments, Labour Relations Boards and Other Parties

Union Organizing Drive and Certification

The Collective Agreement

Negotiation of the Collective Agreement

Administration of the Collective Agreement

Public-Sector Labour Relations

The Future of Unions

Filters