Question 1

Independent local unions dominate the Canadian labour movement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The Canadian Auto Workers and the British Columbia Nurses Association are both national unions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Explain three possible meanings for the phrase "local union".

Accepted Answer

1. A local union could refer to a branch

Question 4

Provincial labour federations engage in activities aimed exclusively at benefiting unionized members of the federation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The Wagner Act provided for which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  compulsory conciliation of contract disputes 
B)  the establishment of the Canadian Labour Relations Board 
C)  a certification process for unions 
D)  the mandatory arbitration of disputes relating to the interpretation of the collective agreement 
E)  a and c 
A)  compulsory conciliation of contract disputes 
B)  the establishment of the Canadian Labour Relations Board 
C)  a certification process for unions 
D)  the mandatory arbitration of disputes relating to the interpretation of the collective agreement 
E)  a and c

Question 6

International unions have locals in:

Accepted Answer

A)  Canada and Europe 
B)  Canada and United States 
C)  Canada and Mexico 
D)  a and b 
E)  a, b, c 
A)  Canada and Europe 
B)  Canada and United States 
C)  Canada and Mexico 
D)  a and b 
E)  a, b, c

Question 7

The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE)is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  a craft union 
B)  a Labour Congress 
C)  an international union 
D)  an industrial union 
E)  a Labour Council 
A)  a craft union 
B)  a Labour Congress 
C)  an international union 
D)  an industrial union 
E)  a Labour Council

Question 8

Which of the following is a reason why the legal environment in Canada is viewed as being more favourable to unions than the U.S.legal environment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Some Canadian jurisdictions require a vote for a union to obtain the right to represent employees. 
B)  Some Canadian jurisdictions provide for the deduction of union dues from the pay of union members in a bargaining unit. 
C)  Some Canadian jurisdictions have right to work legislation. 
D)  Some Canadian jurisdictions provide for the deduction of union dues from the pay of all employees in a bargaining unit. 
E)  Most Canadian jurisdictions require employees in a bargaining unit to become union members. 
A)  Some Canadian jurisdictions require a vote for a union to obtain the right to represent employees. 
B)  Some Canadian jurisdictions provide for the deduction of union dues from the pay of union members in a bargaining unit. 
C)  Some Canadian jurisdictions have right to work legislation. 
D)  Some Canadian jurisdictions provide for the deduction of union dues from the pay of all employees in a bargaining unit. 
E)  Most Canadian jurisdictions require employees in a bargaining unit to become union members.

Question 9

The first unions in Canada were:

Accepted Answer

A)  international craft unions 
B)  national craft unions 
C)  local organizations of skilled workers 
D)  established in the early 1900s 
E)  established by the Knights of Labour 
A)  international craft unions 
B)  national craft unions 
C)  local organizations of skilled workers 
D)  established in the early 1900s 
E)  established by the Knights of Labour

Question 10

A yellow dog contract was a practice in the 1800s used by employers who opposed the unionization of their employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Identify and contrast two union philosophies.

Accepted Answer

Two prominent union philosophies are bus

Question 12

The administration of a hospital was criticized for failing to properly manage the facility.The outstanding issues included allegations that money was improperly spent to redecorate the CEO's office while staff was being laid off.If a public rally is organized to protest this matter which of the following is more likely to play a key role in the organization of the rally?

Accepted Answer

A)  the Canadian Labour Congress. 
B)  the Labour Council. 
C)  a local of a national union in the community. 
D)  a local of an international union in the community. 
E)  the provincial Federation of Labour 
A)  the Canadian Labour Congress. 
B)  the Labour Council. 
C)  a local of a national union in the community. 
D)  a local of an international union in the community. 
E)  the provincial Federation of Labour

Question 13

A key function of a national union is dealing with raiding by locals in the union.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Describe the content and significance of PC 1003.

Accepted Answer

PC 1003 refers to a specific piece of le

Question 15

Describe the characteristics of Canadian union membership.

Accepted Answer

Canadian union membership is characteriz

Question 16

Federally regulated public sector employees did not have the right to unionize until 1965.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

PC 1003 is the foundation for present day labour relations in Canada.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following are reasons why U.S.-based international unions dominated the Canadian labour movement at one time?

Accepted Answer

A)  Membership in international unions facilitated finding employment in the United States. 
B)  Other unions did not exist in Canada. 
C)  The international unions took the initiative in organizing Canadian workers. 
D)  The social unionism philosophy of the international unions was attractive to Canadian employees. 
E)  a and c 
A)  Membership in international unions facilitated finding employment in the United States. 
B)  Other unions did not exist in Canada. 
C)  The international unions took the initiative in organizing Canadian workers. 
D)  The social unionism philosophy of the international unions was attractive to Canadian employees. 
E)  a and c

Question 19

National unions:

Accepted Answer

A)  have affiliated locals in all provinces 
B)  must belong to the Canadian Labour Congress 
C)  are affiliated with an international union 
D)  have affiliated locals in Canada 
E)  are organizations composed of provincial unions 
A)  have affiliated locals in all provinces 
B)  must belong to the Canadian Labour Congress 
C)  are affiliated with an international union 
D)  have affiliated locals in Canada 
E)  are organizations composed of provincial unions

Question 20

Union density is highest in the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Canadian public sector 
B)  U.S. public sector 
C)  Canadian private sector 
D)  U.S. private sector 
A)  Canadian public sector 
B)  U.S. public sector 
C)  Canadian private sector 
D)  U.S. private sector

Independent local unions dominate the Canadian labour movement.

The Canadian Auto Workers and the British Columbia Nurses Association are both national unions.

Explain three possible meanings for the phrase "local union".

Provincial labour federations engage in activities aimed exclusively at benefiting unionized members of the federation.

The Wagner Act provided for which of the following?

International unions have locals in:

The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE)is an example of:

Which of the following is a reason why the legal environment in Canada is viewed as being more favourable to unions than the U.S.legal environment?

The first unions in Canada were:

A yellow dog contract was a practice in the 1800s used by employers who opposed the unionization of their employees.

Identify and contrast two union philosophies.

A key function of a national union is dealing with raiding by locals in the union.

Describe the content and significance of PC 1003.

Describe the characteristics of Canadian union membership.

Federally regulated public sector employees did not have the right to unionize until 1965.

PC 1003 is the foundation for present day labour relations in Canada.

Which of the following are reasons why U.S.-based international unions dominated the Canadian labour movement at one time?

National unions:

Union density is highest in the:

Introduction to Labour Relations

The Environment

Employers: Objectives, Processes, and Strategy

Governments, Labour Relations Boards, and Other Parties

Collective Bargaining Rights

The Collective Agreement

Negotiation of the Collective Agreement

Administration of the Collective Agreement

Contract Dispute Resolution, Strikes, and Lockouts

Public Sector Labour Relations

Summary and Future of Labour Relations

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Exam 3: Unions: Objectives, Processes, Structure, and History

Independent local unions dominate the Canadian labour movement.

The Canadian Auto Workers and the British Columbia Nurses Association are both national unions.

Explain three possible meanings for the phrase "local union".

Provincial labour federations engage in activities aimed exclusively at benefiting unionized members of the federation.

The Wagner Act provided for which of the following?

International unions have locals in:

The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE)is an example of:

Which of the following is a reason why the legal environment in Canada is viewed as being more favourable to unions than the U.S.legal environment?

The first unions in Canada were:

A yellow dog contract was a practice in the 1800s used by employers who opposed the unionization of their employees.

Identify and contrast two union philosophies.

A key function of a national union is dealing with raiding by locals in the union.

Describe the content and significance of PC 1003.

Describe the characteristics of Canadian union membership.

Federally regulated public sector employees did not have the right to unionize until 1965.

PC 1003 is the foundation for present day labour relations in Canada.

Which of the following are reasons why U.S.-based international unions dominated the Canadian labour movement at one time?

National unions:

Union density is highest in the:

Introduction to Labour Relations

The Environment

Employers: Objectives, Processes, and Strategy

Governments, Labour Relations Boards, and Other Parties

Collective Bargaining Rights

The Collective Agreement

Negotiation of the Collective Agreement

Administration of the Collective Agreement

Contract Dispute Resolution, Strikes, and Lockouts

Public Sector Labour Relations

Summary and Future of Labour Relations

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