Question 1

Which of the following is correct:

Accepted Answer

A)  All workers, including independent contractors, can unionize. 
B)  All workers who are not independent contractors can unionize. 
C)  All employees can unionize. 
D)  Most non-managerial employees can unionize. 
E)  Most managerial employees can unionize. 
A)  All workers, including independent contractors, can unionize. 
B)  All workers who are not independent contractors can unionize. 
C)  All employees can unionize. 
D)  Most non-managerial employees can unionize. 
E)  Most managerial employees can unionize.

Question 2

Which of the following is not a remedy that could be granted by a Labour Relations Board for unfair labour practices committed by an employer during a union organizing campaign:

Accepted Answer

A)  reinstatement of a discharged employee 
B)  damages for lost earnings 
C)  punitive damages 
D)  an order to repeat a representation vote 
E)  an order prohibiting the employer from repeating the unfair labour practices 
A)  reinstatement of a discharged employee 
B)  damages for lost earnings 
C)  punitive damages 
D)  an order to repeat a representation vote 
E)  an order prohibiting the employer from repeating the unfair labour practices

Question 3

All employee associations can apply to be certified by the Labour Relations Board.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

An employer has just determined that a union has started an organizing campaign targeting its employees. Advise the employer what it can and cannot do in response to the union organizing campaign.

Accepted Answer

As an employer, there are certain action

Question 5

All individual employment contracts remain in force after a union has bargained a new collective Agreement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The following question would have to be modified in order to be used in New Brunswick and Newfoundland and Labrador because of different rules in those provinces.
-A union filed an application for certification to represent employees at a manufacturing facility. There are 50 employees in the proposed bargaining. On the day of the representation vote 40 employees voted. How many votes must the union obtain to be certified?

Accepted Answer

A) 26 
B) 25 
C) 21 
D) 20 
E) 18 
A) 26 
B) 25 
C) 21 
D) 20 
E) 18

Question 7

The decertification process is important because it:

Accepted Answer

A)  provides the employer with an opportunity to eliminate the union 
B)  protects employees from weak or inefficient unions 
C)  means employees can terminate the union's bargaining rights at any time 
D)  is a necessary step if employees want to change unions 
E)  is possible for the employer to support anti-union employees 
A)  provides the employer with an opportunity to eliminate the union 
B)  protects employees from weak or inefficient unions 
C)  means employees can terminate the union's bargaining rights at any time 
D)  is a necessary step if employees want to change unions 
E)  is possible for the employer to support anti-union employees

Question 8

The appropriate bargaining unit determined by the Labour Relations Board:

Accepted Answer

A)  must comply with any agreement between the employer and the union 
B)  is based upon the community of interest concept 
C)  names the individuals in the bargaining unit 
D)  excludes employees opposed to the union e is determined by the Board free of any legislative restrictions 
A)  must comply with any agreement between the employer and the union 
B)  is based upon the community of interest concept 
C)  names the individuals in the bargaining unit 
D)  excludes employees opposed to the union e is determined by the Board free of any legislative restrictions

Question 9

In order to obtain bargaining rights a union must apply to the Labour Relations Board and obtain a certificate granting bargaining rights.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Unfair labour practices only occur during the organizing campaign and the certification process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Explain the concept of "community of interest" as it relates to labour relations.

Accepted Answer

The concept of "community of interest" i

Question 12

Which of the following is correct regarding union membership after a union has been certified:

Accepted Answer

A)  All employees in the bargaining unit automatically become union members. 
B)  All employees in the bargaining unit must become union members. 
C)  The union and the employer may negotiate a collective agreement that requires employees in the bargaining unit to become union members. 
D)  Employees who voted against the union do not have to become union members. 
E)  The union represents employees in the bargaining unit who voted in favour of the union. 
A)  All employees in the bargaining unit automatically become union members. 
B)  All employees in the bargaining unit must become union members. 
C)  The union and the employer may negotiate a collective agreement that requires employees in the bargaining unit to become union members. 
D)  Employees who voted against the union do not have to become union members. 
E)  The union represents employees in the bargaining unit who voted in favour of the union.

Question 13

The factors determining an employer are:

Accepted Answer

A)  Who exercises direction of the work being performed? 
B)  Who is responsible for the hiring decision? 
C)  Who assumes the risk of profit or loss 
D)  a&b 
E)  a,b,&c 
A)  Who exercises direction of the work being performed? 
B)  Who is responsible for the hiring decision? 
C)  Who assumes the risk of profit or loss 
D)  a&b 
E)  a,b,&c

Question 14

When a labour relations board determines if a position is managerial it will refer primarily to:

Accepted Answer

A)  the job title 
B)  the preferences of the employer 
C)  the preferences of the union 
D)  the preferences of the employee 
E)  the authority held over bargaining unit members 
A)  the job title 
B)  the preferences of the employer 
C)  the preferences of the union 
D)  the preferences of the employee 
E)  the authority held over bargaining unit members

Question 15

A union organizing campaign was underway at Company A. An employee who was a member of the organizing committee was dismissed. Which of the following is correct if a complaint is filed with the Labour Relations Board:

Accepted Answer

A)  There will be a Board hearing to determine if the employer has committed an unfair labour practice unless the parties settle the issue. 
B)  The union must establish that the dismissal was motivated by the employee's union activity. 
C)  The union must prove that there was no valid reason to dismiss the employee. 
D)  The Board can order compensation but not reinstatement. 
E)  The employee must sue for wrongful dismissal. 
A)  There will be a Board hearing to determine if the employer has committed an unfair labour practice unless the parties settle the issue. 
B)  The union must establish that the dismissal was motivated by the employee's union activity. 
C)  The union must prove that there was no valid reason to dismiss the employee. 
D)  The Board can order compensation but not reinstatement. 
E)  The employee must sue for wrongful dismissal.

Question 16

When a union applies to the Labour Relations Board for certification it must establish:

Accepted Answer

A)  it is a trade union as defined in labour relations legislation 
B)  it is part of a national or international union 
C)  a and b 
D)  it has the approval of the employer 
E)  it has provided all employees in the proposed bargaining unit with an opportunity to join 
A)  it is a trade union as defined in labour relations legislation 
B)  it is part of a national or international union 
C)  a and b 
D)  it has the approval of the employer 
E)  it has provided all employees in the proposed bargaining unit with an opportunity to join

Question 17

When a union files a complaint alleging an employer unfair labour practice, the union must prove the employer's conduct was a violation of labour relations legislation in all jurisdictions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A union can represent all employees within a firm.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Describe the importance of and the procedure involved in the decertification of a union

Accepted Answer

The decertification of a union is an imp

Question 20

A union has been certified to represent the production employees of Company A. Which of the following is correct:

Accepted Answer

A)  The next step in the process is a voluntary recognition agreement. 
B)  The employer may choose to bargain with the union. 
C)  Individual employees can continue to negotiate with the employer until a collective agreement is signed. 
D)  The union is now the exclusive bargaining agent for employees in the bargaining unit. 
E)  The employees in the bargaining unit can file an application to decertify the union six months after it was certified. 
A)  The next step in the process is a voluntary recognition agreement. 
B)  The employer may choose to bargain with the union. 
C)  Individual employees can continue to negotiate with the employer until a collective agreement is signed. 
D)  The union is now the exclusive bargaining agent for employees in the bargaining unit. 
E)  The employees in the bargaining unit can file an application to decertify the union six months after it was certified.

Which of the following is correct:

Which of the following is not a remedy that could be granted by a Labour Relations Board for unfair labour practices committed by an employer during a union organizing campaign:

All employee associations can apply to be certified by the Labour Relations Board.

An employer has just determined that a union has started an organizing campaign targeting its employees. Advise the employer what it can and cannot do in response to the union organizing campaign.

All individual employment contracts remain in force after a union has bargained a new collective Agreement.

The decertification process is important because it:

The appropriate bargaining unit determined by the Labour Relations Board:

In order to obtain bargaining rights a union must apply to the Labour Relations Board and obtain a certificate granting bargaining rights.

Unfair labour practices only occur during the organizing campaign and the certification process.

Explain the concept of "community of interest" as it relates to labour relations.

Which of the following is correct regarding union membership after a union has been certified:

The factors determining an employer are:

When a labour relations board determines if a position is managerial it will refer primarily to:

A union organizing campaign was underway at Company A. An employee who was a member of the organizing committee was dismissed. Which of the following is correct if a complaint is filed with the Labour Relations Board:

When a union applies to the Labour Relations Board for certification it must establish:

When a union files a complaint alleging an employer unfair labour practice, the union must prove the employer's conduct was a violation of labour relations legislation in all jurisdictions.

A union can represent all employees within a firm.

Describe the importance of and the procedure involved in the decertification of a union

A union has been certified to represent the production employees of Company A. Which of the following is correct:

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

Which of the following is correct:

Which of the following is not a remedy that could be granted by a Labour Relations Board for unfair labour practices committed by an employer during a union organizing campaign:

All employee associations can apply to be certified by the Labour Relations Board.

An employer has just determined that a union has started an organizing campaign targeting its employees. Advise the employer what it can and cannot do in response to the union organizing campaign.

All individual employment contracts remain in force after a union has bargained a new collective Agreement.

The decertification process is important because it:

The appropriate bargaining unit determined by the Labour Relations Board:

In order to obtain bargaining rights a union must apply to the Labour Relations Board and obtain a certificate granting bargaining rights.

Unfair labour practices only occur during the organizing campaign and the certification process.

Explain the concept of "community of interest" as it relates to labour relations.

Which of the following is correct regarding union membership after a union has been certified:

The factors determining an employer are:

When a labour relations board determines if a position is managerial it will refer primarily to:

A union organizing campaign was underway at Company A. An employee who was a member of the organizing committee was dismissed. Which of the following is correct if a complaint is filed with the Labour Relations Board:

When a union applies to the Labour Relations Board for certification it must establish:

When a union files a complaint alleging an employer unfair labour practice, the union must prove the employer's conduct was a violation of labour relations legislation in all jurisdictions.

A union can represent all employees within a firm.

Describe the importance of and the procedure involved in the decertification of a union

A union has been certified to represent the production employees of Company A. Which of the following is correct:

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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