Exam 13: Understanding Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining

The Landrum-Griffin Act of 1959 was passed to address the public outcry over the misuse of union funds and corruption in the labor movement.

(True/False)

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Question 41

MATCHING KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS -An unauthorized and illegal strike that occurs during the terms of an existing contract.

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Question 42

Which of the following is NOT an impasse-resolution technique?

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Question 43

MATCHING KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS -Labor contract provisions designed to attract and retain dues-paying members.

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Question 44

________ require parties in public-sector labor relations to make public their negotiations.

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Question 45

The __________ Act was introduced to protect union members from corruption within the union.

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Question 46

MATCHING KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS -The technique whereby a neutral third party conducts a hearing to gather evidence and testimony from the parties regarding the differences between them.

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Question 47

Which of the following sectors has the LOWEST union membership?

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Question 48

MATCHING KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS -Workers can organize and bargain collectively, but mandatory dispute resolution procedures are in place to prevent strikes.

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Question 49

MATCHING KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS -A situation in labor-management negotiations whereby management prevents union members from returning to work.

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Question 50

What is currently the overall unionization rate in the United States?

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Question 51

Which is NOT true of lockouts?

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Question 52

What proportion of signed authorization cards must the union secure to have a union election at a work site?

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Question 53

________ is a card signed by prospective union members indicating that they are interested in having a union election held at their work site.

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Question 54

Employees wishing to hold a union certification election must first collect ________________ signed by at least 30 percent of potential members.

(Short Answer)

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Question 55

Which of the following was the most influential labor relations law in the United States?

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Question 56

MATCHING KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS -This act gave employees the right to form and join unions and to engage in collective bargaining.

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Question 57

Greater job security is one reason an employee may wish to join a union.

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Question 58

Myles, a machinist, tried to organize a union at his employer.A year and a half ago a vote rejected unionization.Now he has secured authorization cards signed by 100 of the 200 workers.What else does he need to do before having another union election?

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Question 59

Rhonda is a supervisor in the plastics manufacturing area.When a grievance is filed against her, what should she do first?

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Question 60

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The Landrum-Griffin Act of 1959 was passed to address the public outcry over the misuse of union funds and corruption in the labor movement.

MATCHING KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS -An unauthorized and illegal strike that occurs during the terms of an existing contract.

Which of the following is NOT an impasse-resolution technique?

MATCHING KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS -Labor contract provisions designed to attract and retain dues-paying members.

________ require parties in public-sector labor relations to make public their negotiations.

The __________ Act was introduced to protect union members from corruption within the union.

MATCHING KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS -The technique whereby a neutral third party conducts a hearing to gather evidence and testimony from the parties regarding the differences between them.

Which of the following sectors has the LOWEST union membership?

MATCHING KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS -Workers can organize and bargain collectively, but mandatory dispute resolution procedures are in place to prevent strikes.

MATCHING KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS -A situation in labor-management negotiations whereby management prevents union members from returning to work.

What is currently the overall unionization rate in the United States?

Which is NOT true of lockouts?

What proportion of signed authorization cards must the union secure to have a union election at a work site?

________ is a card signed by prospective union members indicating that they are interested in having a union election held at their work site.

Employees wishing to hold a union certification election must first collect ________________ signed by at least 30 percent of potential members.

Which of the following was the most influential labor relations law in the United States?

MATCHING KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS -This act gave employees the right to form and join unions and to engage in collective bargaining.

Greater job security is one reason an employee may wish to join a union.

Myles, a machinist, tried to organize a union at his employer.A year and a half ago a vote rejected unionization.Now he has secured authorization cards signed by 100 of the 200 workers.What else does he need to do before having another union election?

Rhonda is a supervisor in the plastics manufacturing area.When a grievance is filed against her, what should she do first?

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