Exam 19: Public Sector Labor Relations

If an impasse is not resolved under mediation of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCA), either parties may request that the _____ consider the dispute.

The Federal Labor Relations Act may also seek injunctions, restraining orders, or contempt citations in the federal courts against the:

What is the opinion given in Postal Clerks v. Bloun, regarding public sector employees' right to strike?

What role does the Public Employee Relations Board (PERB) play regarding employee relations?

In National Treasury Employees Union v. Michael Chertoff, Secretary, United States Department of Homeland Security, the Supreme Court of Wisconsin recognized that both the Federal and State Constitutions protect freedom of speech and the right to petition the government, but noted that these rights:

When a complaint alleging unfair labor practices is filed with the Federal Labor Relations Authority, the General Counsel's Office of the FLRA investigates the complaint and attempts to reach a _____ settlement.

In City Of Madison Joint School District No. 8 V. Wisconsin Employment Relations Commission, the Supreme Court reversed the Wisconsin Supreme Court's conclusion that Holmquist's terse statement during the public meeting constituted:

Discuss appropriate representation units under the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA).

Nearly 30 percent of the bargaining unit members at Specialty Mills Company no longer wish to be represented by their exclusive representative union. When such a petition is filed, the representation question will be investigated by the:

The decisions of Federal Labor Relations Authority are subject to judicial review by:

Describe the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA).

Which of the following is not a significant difference in labor relations in private and public sector employers?

What happens when a complaint alleging unfair labor practices is filed with the Federal Labor Relations Authority?

The central authority responsible for the administration of the Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Act (FSLMRA) is the:

What is the importance of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service?

The management-rights clause contained in the Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Act (FSLMRA) state that decisions to assign work, contract out work, or select candidates to fill positions are:

All collective agreements under the Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Act must contain a grievance procedure. Within how many days may either of the parties appeal to the Fair Labor Relations Authority if arbitration is invoked?

Briefly explain the Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Act.

In State Ex Rel. Ozanne v. Fitzgerald, what law or act was violated?

In National Treasury Employees Union v. Michael Chertoff, Secretary, United States Department of Homeland Security, the District Court held that the Department exceeded its authority in attempting to conscript the _____ into the HR system.