Question 1

Arbitrators resolve disputes between unions and employers by hearing evidence and rendering a final and binding decision.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Which of the following is a method used by government to achieve its objectives:

Accepted Answer

A)  back-to-strike legislation 
B)  inflationary pressure 
C)  non-monetary policy 
D)  maintaining office 
E)  employment standards legislation 
A)  back-to-strike legislation 
B)  inflationary pressure 
C)  non-monetary policy 
D)  maintaining office 
E)  employment standards legislation E

Question 3

Labour Relations Board members are chosen by unions and employers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

The government is an actor in labour relations. Describe four ways that the government could affect the labour relations system.

Accepted Answer

1. Legislation: The government can pass

Question 5

Governments use legal action to achieve their objectives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The public sector includes 28 percent of Canadian employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Governments become involved in labour relations in order to regulate outcomes and processes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Labour Relations Board members are:

Accepted Answer

A)  appointed by unions and employers 
B)  elected by unions and employers 
C)  appointed by government 
D)  all neutral 
E)  c and d 
A)  appointed by unions and employers 
B)  elected by unions and employers 
C)  appointed by government 
D)  all neutral 
E)  c and d

Question 9

Governments will not assist a company or industry in an effort to protect jobs or the economy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Labour relations disputes such as unfair labour practice complaints are referred to Labour Relations Boards in Canada. In the United States some disputes are referred to the court system. The result of this that:

Accepted Answer

A)  disputes are resolved faster in Canada 
B)  disputes are resolved by a body with more expertise in the U.S 
C)  dispute resolution is more costly in Canada 
D)  disputes are resolved faster in the U.S 
E)  none of the above, there are no differences between the two countries 
A)  disputes are resolved faster in Canada 
B)  disputes are resolved by a body with more expertise in the U.S 
C)  dispute resolution is more costly in Canada 
D)  disputes are resolved faster in the U.S 
E)  none of the above, there are no differences between the two countries

Question 11

A collective agreement between a union and an employer does not provide for leave to care for seriously ill family members. During the term of the collective agreement the government has passed legislation that provides employees a leave to care for seriously ill family members. Which of the following is correct:

Accepted Answer

A)  Employees will be entitled to the leave when the current collective agreement expires 
B)  Employees will be entitled to the leave when it is included in the next collective agreement 
C)  Employees will be not be entitled to the leave if is not included in the next collective agreement 
D)  Employees are entitled to the leave when the legislation is enacted 
E)  Employees are entitled to the leave if the union and the employer amend the existing collective agreement 
A)  Employees will be entitled to the leave when the current collective agreement expires 
B)  Employees will be entitled to the leave when it is included in the next collective agreement 
C)  Employees will be not be entitled to the leave if is not included in the next collective agreement 
D)  Employees are entitled to the leave when the legislation is enacted 
E)  Employees are entitled to the leave if the union and the employer amend the existing collective agreement

Question 12

All employees are protected by employment standards legislation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Government processes or methods that affect labour relations include contract negotiation and protection of the public interest.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Employment standards legislation provides rules regarding a union obtaining the right to represent employees, and regulates the rights of employers during a union organizing campaign.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is correct with regard to employment standards legislation:

Accepted Answer

A)  All employees are covered by the legislation 
B)  There are problems with the enforcement of the legislation 
C)  Standards are set at high levels that employers cannot afford 
D)  It only protects provincially regulated employees 
E)  It only protects federally regulated employees 
A)  All employees are covered by the legislation 
B)  There are problems with the enforcement of the legislation 
C)  Standards are set at high levels that employers cannot afford 
D)  It only protects provincially regulated employees 
E)  It only protects federally regulated employees

Question 16

Governments become involved in labour relations to protect the public interest.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Governments provide mandatory services that unions and employers must use to improve their relationship.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Labour relations legislation regulates:

Accepted Answer

A)  processes 
B)  outcomes 
C)  the economy 
D)  industry 
E)  market results 
A)  processes 
B)  outcomes 
C)  the economy 
D)  industry 
E)  market results

Question 19

Labour relations legislation provides rules regarding a union obtaining the right to represent employees, and regulates the rights of employers during a union organizing campaign.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

When it is the best interest of the public governments will:

Accepted Answer

A)  Enact legislation that limits the ability for strikes or lockouts 
B)  Provide unions and employers assistance in the form of conciliation 
C)  Enact return to work legislation 
D)  a and c 
E)  a, b, and c 
A)  Enact legislation that limits the ability for strikes or lockouts 
B)  Provide unions and employers assistance in the form of conciliation 
C)  Enact return to work legislation 
D)  a and c 
E)  a, b, and c

Arbitrators resolve disputes between unions and employers by hearing evidence and rendering a final and binding decision.

Which of the following is a method used by government to achieve its objectives:

Labour Relations Board members are chosen by unions and employers.

The government is an actor in labour relations. Describe four ways that the government could affect the labour relations system.

Governments use legal action to achieve their objectives.

The public sector includes 28 percent of Canadian employees.

Governments become involved in labour relations in order to regulate outcomes and processes.

Labour Relations Board members are:

Governments will not assist a company or industry in an effort to protect jobs or the economy.

Labour relations disputes such as unfair labour practice complaints are referred to Labour Relations Boards in Canada. In the United States some disputes are referred to the court system. The result of this that:

All employees are protected by employment standards legislation.

Government processes or methods that affect labour relations include contract negotiation and protection of the public interest.

Employment standards legislation provides rules regarding a union obtaining the right to represent employees, and regulates the rights of employers during a union organizing campaign.

Which of the following is correct with regard to employment standards legislation:

Governments become involved in labour relations to protect the public interest.

Governments provide mandatory services that unions and employers must use to improve their relationship.

Labour relations legislation regulates:

Labour relations legislation provides rules regarding a union obtaining the right to represent employees, and regulates the rights of employers during a union organizing campaign.

When it is the best interest of the public governments will:

Introduction to Labour Relations

The Environment

Employers: Objectives, Processes and Strategy

Union Organizing Drive and Certification

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 5: Governments, Labour Relations Boards and Other Parties

Arbitrators resolve disputes between unions and employers by hearing evidence and rendering a final and binding decision.

Which of the following is a method used by government to achieve its objectives:

Labour Relations Board members are chosen by unions and employers.

The government is an actor in labour relations. Describe four ways that the government could affect the labour relations system.

Governments use legal action to achieve their objectives.

The public sector includes 28 percent of Canadian employees.

Governments become involved in labour relations in order to regulate outcomes and processes.

Labour Relations Board members are:

Governments will not assist a company or industry in an effort to protect jobs or the economy.

Labour relations disputes such as unfair labour practice complaints are referred to Labour Relations Boards in Canada. In the United States some disputes are referred to the court system. The result of this that:

All employees are protected by employment standards legislation.

Government processes or methods that affect labour relations include contract negotiation and protection of the public interest.

Employment standards legislation provides rules regarding a union obtaining the right to represent employees, and regulates the rights of employers during a union organizing campaign.

Which of the following is correct with regard to employment standards legislation:

Governments become involved in labour relations to protect the public interest.

Governments provide mandatory services that unions and employers must use to improve their relationship.

Labour relations legislation regulates:

Labour relations legislation provides rules regarding a union obtaining the right to represent employees, and regulates the rights of employers during a union organizing campaign.

When it is the best interest of the public governments will:

Introduction to Labour Relations

The Environment

Employers: Objectives, Processes and Strategy

Union Organizing Drive and Certification

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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