Exam 13: Working with Unions and Resolving Disputes

Which third-party intervention uses a neutral third party to assist the principals in reaching agreement?

Which intervention method listed below is the most definitive of all third-party interventions?

Hyper-Tech Enterprises manufactures mechanical parts used in air conditioning and heating units. The company employs over 300 workers at its Alabama facility. None of the Hyper-Tech employees belong to a union; however, management believes that unionization is in the near future. A representative of a local union has recently visited Hyper-Tech in an attempt to solicit members and have them sign authorization cards. Enough eligible employees have signed authorization cards to petition the NLRB for an election. Hyper-Tech's top executives are considering fighting the unionization efforts. Which of the following, if true, supports the argument by the NLRB that Hyper-Tech has conducted unfair labor practices?

The Employee Free Choice Act would make it more difficult for employers to prevent the formation of unions.

The ________ is the group of employees the union will be authorized to represent.

The term "________" describes statutory or constitutional provisions banning the requirement of union membership as a condition of employment.

Which of the following is NOT one of the three layers of most union structures?

You are a manager at a manufacturing facility, and you tell your subordinates that unions are dangerous to the economy. Which law protects your right to express these views?

________ is the process of legally terminating a union's right to represent employees.

Which of the following is an appropriate action for a supervisor to take in respect to unionization activities?

During union negotiations, trust is cultivated when the employer freely provides information and consistently shows good judgment in handling issues.

What percentage of eligible employees in a bargaining unit must sign authorization cards in order for the union to petition the NLRB for an election?

Which of the following is most likely a false statement about union membership?

Which of the following guaranteed each employee the right to bargain collectively free from interference, restraint, or coercion?

Employers and unions can seek a court injunction to compel a party or parties to resume or desist from a certain action.

The ________ form of union security means that the company can hire only union members.

Which of the following best describes the AFL-CIO?

The ________ form of union security means that the company can hire non-union people, but those people must join the union within a prescribed period of time.

Which term refers to the formal process for addressing any factor involving wages, hours, or conditions of employment that is used as a complaint against the employer?

Less than 25% of all collective bargaining agreements contain cooperative clauses because they are risky for employers.