Question 1

Union A wants to certify employees of a company who are already represented by another union.

Accepted Answer

A)  Union A may conduct a certification vote one the employees have notified the Labour Relations Board. 
B)  Union A must wait for an open period, typically three months before the end of the current collective agreement to make application to certify. 
C)  Union A may never make application to certify the union. Union A would be in violation of the Canadian Labour Congresses bylaws and would not be permitted to make application to certify.
The employer may challenge the application with the Labour Relations Board 
A)  Union A may conduct a certification vote one the employees have notified the Labour Relations Board. 
B)  Union A must wait for an open period, typically three months before the end of the current collective agreement to make application to certify. 
C)  Union A may never make application to certify the union. Union A would be in violation of the Canadian Labour Congresses bylaws and would not be permitted to make application to certify.
The employer may challenge the application with the Labour Relations Board B

Question 2

Which of the following are allowed to join or form a union:

Accepted Answer

A)  owners 
B)  managers 
C)  persons who work with confidential labour relations information 
D)  production employees 
E)  independent contractors 
A)  owners 
B)  managers 
C)  persons who work with confidential labour relations information 
D)  production employees 
E)  independent contractors D

Question 3

Which of the following is a reason why employees may seek unionization:

Accepted Answer

A)  to guarantee job advancement on the basis of ability 
B)  to increase workload 
C)  to obtain a voice in policy-making 
D)  to decrease job security 
E)  to achieve employer status 
A)  to guarantee job advancement on the basis of ability 
B)  to increase workload 
C)  to obtain a voice in policy-making 
D)  to decrease job security 
E)  to achieve employer status C

Question 4

An open period is the time span within which:

Accepted Answer

A)  union can give notice to the employer 
B)  a second union can apply for certification 
C)  union can give notice to the Canadian Labour Congress 
D)  an appropriate bargaining can occur 
E)  a strike or lockout could delay an application for certification 
A)  union can give notice to the employer 
B)  a second union can apply for certification 
C)  union can give notice to the Canadian Labour Congress 
D)  an appropriate bargaining can occur 
E)  a strike or lockout could delay an application for certification

Question 5

Unions would prefer that support for the union be determined by referring to signed membership cards instead of a ratification vote because:

Accepted Answer

A)  a vote delays the process 
B)  a vote is expensive 
C)  employers may influence a vote 
D)  employees don't want a vote 
E)  a vote requires more support for the union 
A)  a vote delays the process 
B)  a vote is expensive 
C)  employers may influence a vote 
D)  employees don't want a vote 
E)  a vote requires more support for the union

Question 6

Managerial employees are not allowed to join a union.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

You are a union organizer and you are preparing a presentation to a group of non-union employees. What will all you say to convince employees to join the union?

Accepted Answer

Good morning everyone, thank you for tak

Question 8

A voluntary recognition agreement is an agreement between the union and employees providing that the employees recognize the union as their bargaining agent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The statutory freeze means that:

Accepted Answer

A)  Employers cannot make any changes in working conditions after an application for certification has been filed. 
B)  Employers can choose to implement or postpone changes that would be carrying on business as usual. 
C)  Employers must conduct business as usual, including making normal changes. 
D)  Employers can make changes in the terms of employment other then wages, which are frozen. 
E)  Employers can make any changes in the terms employment other than promotions. 
A)  Employers cannot make any changes in working conditions after an application for certification has been filed. 
B)  Employers can choose to implement or postpone changes that would be carrying on business as usual. 
C)  Employers must conduct business as usual, including making normal changes. 
D)  Employers can make changes in the terms of employment other then wages, which are frozen. 
E)  Employers can make any changes in the terms employment other than promotions.

Question 10

Some employees will not join a union because they view union membership as being disloyal to their employer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

An organizing committee is:

Accepted Answer

A)  the union staff who direct a union organizing campaign 
B)  a group of employees who attempt to convince their co-workers to become union members 
C)  a group of employees who are responsible for restructuring the organization 
D)  an office at the Labour Relations Board that processes applications for certification 
E)  always does its work in secret 
A)  the union staff who direct a union organizing campaign 
B)  a group of employees who attempt to convince their co-workers to become union members 
C)  a group of employees who are responsible for restructuring the organization 
D)  an office at the Labour Relations Board that processes applications for certification 
E)  always does its work in secret

Question 12

The appropriate bargaining unit is determined by the union filing the application for certification.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Unfair labour practices refer to conduct that is prohibited by legislation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The restrictions on when a union may file an application for certification depend on whether employees are currently represented by a union.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Dependent contract provisions in the labour relations legislation of some jurisdictions provides that:

Accepted Answer

A)  independent contractors can unionize 
B)  the definition of an employee is broadened to include dependent contractors 
C)  individuals who use their own tools can unionize 
D)  individuals who are economically independent of their employer can unionize 
E)  part-time employees can unionize 
A)  independent contractors can unionize 
B)  the definition of an employee is broadened to include dependent contractors 
C)  individuals who use their own tools can unionize 
D)  individuals who are economically independent of their employer can unionize 
E)  part-time employees can unionize

Question 16

Other unions can appose a union certification attempt by a different union.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Once a union has been certified, a union member cannot be terminated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A union has started an organizing campaign at company A. Which of the following employer actions is permitted:

Accepted Answer

A)  asking employees whether they support the union 
B)  prohibiting national union representatives from entering the premises 
C)  issuing a notice to employees advising that wages will be increased if the union is defeated 
D)  transferring union supporters 
E)  a and b 
A)  asking employees whether they support the union 
B)  prohibiting national union representatives from entering the premises 
C)  issuing a notice to employees advising that wages will be increased if the union is defeated 
D)  transferring union supporters 
E)  a and b

Question 19

All union organizers are paid union staff members.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Describe in detail four reasons why some employees might choose not to join a union.

Accepted Answer

1. Fear of retaliation: Some employees m

Union A wants to certify employees of a company who are already represented by another union.

Which of the following are allowed to join or form a union:

Which of the following is a reason why employees may seek unionization:

An open period is the time span within which:

Unions would prefer that support for the union be determined by referring to signed membership cards instead of a ratification vote because:

Managerial employees are not allowed to join a union.

You are a union organizer and you are preparing a presentation to a group of non-union employees. What will all you say to convince employees to join the union?

A voluntary recognition agreement is an agreement between the union and employees providing that the employees recognize the union as their bargaining agent.

The statutory freeze means that:

Some employees will not join a union because they view union membership as being disloyal to their employer.

An organizing committee is:

The appropriate bargaining unit is determined by the union filing the application for certification.

Unfair labour practices refer to conduct that is prohibited by legislation.

The restrictions on when a union may file an application for certification depend on whether employees are currently represented by a union.

Dependent contract provisions in the labour relations legislation of some jurisdictions provides that:

Other unions can appose a union certification attempt by a different union.

Once a union has been certified, a union member cannot be terminated.

A union has started an organizing campaign at company A. Which of the following employer actions is permitted:

All union organizers are paid union staff members.

Describe in detail four reasons why some employees might choose not to join a union.

Introduction to Labour Relations

The Environment

Employers: Objectives, Processes and Strategy

Governments, Labour Relations Boards and Other Parties

The Collective Agreement

Negotiation of the Collective Agreement

Strikes, Lockouts and Contract Dispute Resolution

Administration of the Collective Agreement

Public-Sector Labour Relations

The Future of Unions

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Exam 6: Union Organizing Drive and Certification

Union A wants to certify employees of a company who are already represented by another union.

Which of the following are allowed to join or form a union:

Which of the following is a reason why employees may seek unionization:

An open period is the time span within which:

Unions would prefer that support for the union be determined by referring to signed membership cards instead of a ratification vote because:

Managerial employees are not allowed to join a union.

You are a union organizer and you are preparing a presentation to a group of non-union employees. What will all you say to convince employees to join the union?

A voluntary recognition agreement is an agreement between the union and employees providing that the employees recognize the union as their bargaining agent.

The statutory freeze means that:

Some employees will not join a union because they view union membership as being disloyal to their employer.

An organizing committee is:

The appropriate bargaining unit is determined by the union filing the application for certification.

Unfair labour practices refer to conduct that is prohibited by legislation.

The restrictions on when a union may file an application for certification depend on whether employees are currently represented by a union.

Dependent contract provisions in the labour relations legislation of some jurisdictions provides that:

Other unions can appose a union certification attempt by a different union.

Once a union has been certified, a union member cannot be terminated.

A union has started an organizing campaign at company A. Which of the following employer actions is permitted:

All union organizers are paid union staff members.

Describe in detail four reasons why some employees might choose not to join a union.

Introduction to Labour Relations

The Environment

Employers: Objectives, Processes and Strategy

Governments, Labour Relations Boards and Other Parties

The Collective Agreement

Negotiation of the Collective Agreement

Strikes, Lockouts and Contract Dispute Resolution

Administration of the Collective Agreement

Public-Sector Labour Relations

The Future of Unions

Filters