Exam 14: The Dynamics of Labor Relations

To reenergize the labor movement,some union funds are given to political candidates who specifically pledge support for pro labor legislation.

Which act requires an employer to negotiate in good faith with the union's representatives over conditions of employment?

Joining a union is a way for employees to put leadership skills to use.

Louis,a union organizer,seeks to organize a firm with 120 truck drivers.What minimum number of signed authorization cards will Louis need before the National Labor Relations Board will hold a representation election?

Unions have a legal obligation to provide assistance to members who are pursuing grievances under:

The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service was created by the Wagner Act to resolve negotiating disputes.

States are permitted to enact legislation prohibiting compulsory union membership as a condition of employment under:

____ represent the interests of union members in their relations with their immediate supervisor and other members of management.

During the recent labor dispute,one of the primary complaints NFL players had against the owners was that they would not open their books to the players so they could see how much money the owners were actually making and how much they had to allocate to the players.

A boycott is a refusal to cross a union picket line.

Which Act has had by far the most significant impact on union-management relations?

Which of the following is an employee association?

The factors that arbitrators use when deciding cases are the wording of the labor agreement,the submission agreement,the testimony and evidence offered,and:

Neutrality agreements secure a binding commitment from the _____________________ to remain neutral during the organization drive.

Arbitration hearings are formal court proceedings,held in a court of law.

The "bargaining unit" is that group of employees who have similar working conditions and are grouped together for collective bargaining purposes.

Employers can express their views about the disadvantages of being represented by a union.

In about one out of ____ union campaigns,unions are unable to secure a first contract after winning a representation election.

Mandatory bargaining subjects include pay,conditions of employment,and any other issue both parties agree to discuss.

The key difference between final-offer arbitration as opposed to compulsory binding arbitration is that with final-offer arbitration: