Question 1

Union density has declined in the United States more than in Canada because of a different economic environment in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

All union locals are affiliated with a national or international union.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A Labour Council is:

Accepted Answer

A)  a provincial social association of union locals that are affiliated with the same national or international union 
B)  an association of unions in a municipality or region 
C)  an association composed of unions in a province that belong to the Canadian Labour Congress 
D)  an association of unions at the national level that promote union interests 
E)  a union whose membership is situated entirely in Canada. 
A)  a provincial social association of union locals that are affiliated with the same national or international union 
B)  an association of unions in a municipality or region 
C)  an association composed of unions in a province that belong to the Canadian Labour Congress 
D)  an association of unions at the national level that promote union interests 
E)  a union whose membership is situated entirely in Canada.

Question 4

A provincial Federation of Labour has the following functions:

Accepted Answer

A)  supporting unions in the province that are on strike 
B)  negotiating contracts for provincial government employees 
C)  providing education and training for members 
D)  providing assistance relating to grievances 
E)  a and c 
A)  supporting unions in the province that are on strike 
B)  negotiating contracts for provincial government employees 
C)  providing education and training for members 
D)  providing assistance relating to grievances 
E)  a and c

Question 5

What is the significance of the Toronto Electric Power Commission v.Snyder case?

Accepted Answer

A)  It established collective bargaining rights for provincially regulated employees. 
B)  It is the basis for a division of authority in labour relations between the federal and provincial governments. 
C)  It established that labour relations are a matter of exclusive federal jurisdiction. 
D)  It established that labour relations are a matter of exclusive provincial jurisdiction. 
E)  It established compulsory conciliation in contract disputes. 
A)  It established collective bargaining rights for provincially regulated employees. 
B)  It is the basis for a division of authority in labour relations between the federal and provincial governments. 
C)  It established that labour relations are a matter of exclusive federal jurisdiction. 
D)  It established that labour relations are a matter of exclusive provincial jurisdiction. 
E)  It established compulsory conciliation in contract disputes.

Question 6

The philosophy providing that unions should focus on economic and social change in addition to improving the terms of collective agreements is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  social unionism 
B)  business unionism 
C)  conservative unionism 
D)  radical unionism 
E)  international unionism 
A)  social unionism 
B)  business unionism 
C)  conservative unionism 
D)  radical unionism 
E)  international unionism

Union density has declined in the United States more than in Canada because of a different economic environment in the United States.

All union locals are affiliated with a national or international union.

A Labour Council is:

A provincial Federation of Labour has the following functions:

What is the significance of the Toronto Electric Power Commission v.Snyder case?

The philosophy providing that unions should focus on economic and social change in addition to improving the terms of collective agreements is known as:

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

Union density has declined in the United States more than in Canada because of a different economic environment in the United States.

All union locals are affiliated with a national or international union.

A Labour Council is:

A provincial Federation of Labour has the following functions:

What is the significance of the Toronto Electric Power Commission v.Snyder case?

The philosophy providing that unions should focus on economic and social change in addition to improving the terms of collective agreements is known as:

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

Filters