Question 1

If two employees remain on the job; however, they deliberately reduce output, they are engaging in a strike.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Explain the nature of and the rationale behind final offer selection.

Accepted Answer

Final offer selection is the process of

Question 3

Strikes are caused only by economic factors including the union's wage demands and the employer's ability to pay.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The number of strike increased dramatically in 2012. The reason for this increase has been attributed to :

Accepted Answer

A)  an increase to single day strikes in the public sector 
B)  An increase to single day strikes in the construction industry 
C)  Legislative changes in most provinces 
D)  a&b 
E)  a,b,&c 
A)  an increase to single day strikes in the public sector 
B)  An increase to single day strikes in the construction industry 
C)  Legislative changes in most provinces 
D)  a&b 
E)  a,b,&c

Question 5

Larger bargaining units are more likely to be involved in strikes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Explain and differentiate between conciliation, mediation, and arbitration.

Accepted Answer

Conciliation, mediation, and arbitration

Question 7

Describe two potential advantages and two potential disadvantages of final offer selection.

Accepted Answer

Final offer selection is a negotiation s

Question 8

What percentage of contract negotiations in the private the sector involve a strike:

Accepted Answer

A)  30 percent 
B)  25 percent 
C)  20 percent 
D)  15 percent 
E)  10 percent 
A)  30 percent 
B)  25 percent 
C)  20 percent 
D)  15 percent 
E)  10 percent

Question 9

For a strike to be legal the union members in the bargaining unit must approve the strike by a secret ballot vote.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Secondary picketing is typically illegal in Canada.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A strike may also be referred to as economic sanctions or industrial action.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is correct regarding contract dispute resolution:

Accepted Answer

A)  Interest arbitration is used to the same extent in the private and public sectors. 
B)  Back-to-work legislation has been used to resolve disputes in the public sector, but not in the private sector. 
C)  Half of collective agreements are negotiated between the parties without outside assistance or intervention. 
D)  Interest arbitration is welcomed by a majority of unions. 
E)  Final offer selection is a widely used form of third party assistance. 
A)  Interest arbitration is used to the same extent in the private and public sectors. 
B)  Back-to-work legislation has been used to resolve disputes in the public sector, but not in the private sector. 
C)  Half of collective agreements are negotiated between the parties without outside assistance or intervention. 
D)  Interest arbitration is welcomed by a majority of unions. 
E)  Final offer selection is a widely used form of third party assistance.

Question 13

Final offer selection is the form of arbitration preferred by unions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Strikes serve a useful function because they may force negotiators to make concessions necessary to reach an agreement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The conciliation process has advantages and disadvantages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is correct regarding first contract arbitration:

Accepted Answer

A)  It is favourable to unions. 
B)  It is required in all jurisdictions. 
C)  It is favourable to employers. 
D)  It is neutral. 
E)  It is granted upon request in most jurisdictions. 
A)  It is favourable to unions. 
B)  It is required in all jurisdictions. 
C)  It is favourable to employers. 
D)  It is neutral. 
E)  It is granted upon request in most jurisdictions.

Question 17

A union may legally strike if:

Accepted Answer

A)  the employer does not comply with an order of an arbitrator 
B)  the employer refuses to implement a safety program 
C)  other requirements for a strike have been met and any collective agreement has expired 
D)  the employer has contracted out work in contravention of the collective agreement 
E)  the employer has established an unreasonable rule or policy. 
A)  the employer does not comply with an order of an arbitrator 
B)  the employer refuses to implement a safety program 
C)  other requirements for a strike have been met and any collective agreement has expired 
D)  the employer has contracted out work in contravention of the collective agreement 
E)  the employer has established an unreasonable rule or policy.

Question 18

Before there can be a legal strike which of the following is/are required:

Accepted Answer

A)  a strike vote 
B)  the expiration of any current collective agreement 
C)  a vote on the employer's last offer 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c 
A)  a strike vote 
B)  the expiration of any current collective agreement 
C)  a vote on the employer's last offer 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c

Question 19

A mediator is a third party who hears evidence from the union and the employer and then decides the terms of a collective agreement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is a process in which a third party decides the terms of a collective agreement:

Accepted Answer

A)  fact-finding 
B)  conciliation 
C)  arbitration 
D)  mediation 
E)  conciliation board 
A)  fact-finding 
B)  conciliation 
C)  arbitration 
D)  mediation 
E)  conciliation board

If two employees remain on the job; however, they deliberately reduce output, they are engaging in a strike.

Explain the nature of and the rationale behind final offer selection.

Strikes are caused only by economic factors including the union's wage demands and the employer's ability to pay.

The number of strike increased dramatically in 2012. The reason for this increase has been attributed to :

Larger bargaining units are more likely to be involved in strikes.

Explain and differentiate between conciliation, mediation, and arbitration.

Describe two potential advantages and two potential disadvantages of final offer selection.

What percentage of contract negotiations in the private the sector involve a strike:

For a strike to be legal the union members in the bargaining unit must approve the strike by a secret ballot vote.

Secondary picketing is typically illegal in Canada.

A strike may also be referred to as economic sanctions or industrial action.

Which of the following is correct regarding contract dispute resolution:

Final offer selection is the form of arbitration preferred by unions.

Strikes serve a useful function because they may force negotiators to make concessions necessary to reach an agreement.

The conciliation process has advantages and disadvantages.

Which of the following is correct regarding first contract arbitration:

A union may legally strike if:

Before there can be a legal strike which of the following is/are required:

A mediator is a third party who hears evidence from the union and the employer and then decides the terms of a collective agreement.

Which of the following is a process in which a third party decides the terms of a collective agreement:

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

If two employees remain on the job; however, they deliberately reduce output, they are engaging in a strike.

Explain the nature of and the rationale behind final offer selection.

Strikes are caused only by economic factors including the union's wage demands and the employer's ability to pay.

The number of strike increased dramatically in 2012. The reason for this increase has been attributed to :

Larger bargaining units are more likely to be involved in strikes.

Explain and differentiate between conciliation, mediation, and arbitration.

Describe two potential advantages and two potential disadvantages of final offer selection.

What percentage of contract negotiations in the private the sector involve a strike:

For a strike to be legal the union members in the bargaining unit must approve the strike by a secret ballot vote.

Secondary picketing is typically illegal in Canada.

A strike may also be referred to as economic sanctions or industrial action.

Which of the following is correct regarding contract dispute resolution:

Final offer selection is the form of arbitration preferred by unions.

Strikes serve a useful function because they may force negotiators to make concessions necessary to reach an agreement.

The conciliation process has advantages and disadvantages.

Which of the following is correct regarding first contract arbitration:

A union may legally strike if:

Before there can be a legal strike which of the following is/are required:

A mediator is a third party who hears evidence from the union and the employer and then decides the terms of a collective agreement.

Which of the following is a process in which a third party decides the terms of a collective agreement:

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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