Exam 5: Governments, Labour Relations Boards, and Other Parties

Labour relations disputes such as unfair labour practice complaints are referred to Labour Relations Boards in Canada.In the United States some disputes are referred to the court system.The result of this that:

Federal,provincial,and local governments employ 5 percent of working Canadians.

Which of the following is a not reason governments have become involved in labour relations?

Labour Relations Boards are a part of the federal government.

Explain four reasons why governments become involved in labour relations.

A collective agreement between a union and an employer does not provide for leave to care for seriously ill family members.During the term of the collective agreement the government has passed legislation that provides employees a leave to care for seriously ill family members.Which of the following is correct?

The decisions of arbitrators are reviewed by the ministry responsible for labour relations issues in each jurisdiction.

Employment standards legislation guarantees fair and generally acceptable terms of employment.

Labour Relations Board members are:

Some legislation enacted by governments may be the result of efforts to maintain the support of the business community.

Governments become involved in labour relations in order to regulate outcomes and processes.

Governments provide assistance to unions and employers by:

Governments provide mandatory services that unions and employers must use to improve their relationship.

The government's role in labour relations has been described as a:

Labour Relations Boards are responsible for assisting locals with contract negotiation.

Labour Relations Boards process union applications to represent employeea.

Which of the following is correct regarding government regulation of labour relations processes?

Which of the following is correct?

Labour relations legislation provides rules regarding a union obtaining the right to represent employees,and regulates the rights of employers during a union organizing campaign.

A union has been attempting to organize employees at ABC Company.The employer has terminated the company employee who is leading the organizing campaign.To obtain a remedy the union will file an application with: