Question 1

Unfair labour practices only occur during the organizing campaign and the certification process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Employees at Company A are represented by a union,and the parties are in the second year of a three-year collective agreement.The majority of employees in the bargaining unit are dissatisfied with the representation the union has provided.Which of the following is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  The employer can file a decertification application. 
B)  The employer can assist employees to file a decertification application. 
C)  The employees can file an application for a decertification in the open period. 
D)  The employees can file an application for decertification at a time. 
E)  The employees can only terminate the union's bargaining rights by applying to certify another union. 
A)  The employer can file a decertification application. 
B)  The employer can assist employees to file a decertification application. 
C)  The employees can file an application for a decertification in the open period. 
D)  The employees can file an application for decertification at a time. 
E)  The employees can only terminate the union's bargaining rights by applying to certify another union. C

Question 3

It is possible for a union employee to agree with the employer to work extra hours in exchange for an extra week of vacation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

The Framework of Fairness agreement between Magna and the CAW is a significant departure from a traditional organizing campaign because:

Accepted Answer

A)  It requires the employer to voice its approval of union membership. 
B)  It eliminates an employee vote. 
C)  It provides that employees do not have to pay union dues. 
D)  It establishes a separate local for each Magna location that is organized. 
E)  It prohibits employees from campaigning against the union. 
A)  It requires the employer to voice its approval of union membership. 
B)  It eliminates an employee vote. 
C)  It provides that employees do not have to pay union dues. 
D)  It establishes a separate local for each Magna location that is organized. 
E)  It prohibits employees from campaigning against the union.

Question 5

All union organizers are paid union staff members.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Explain the meaning and significance of the appropriate bargaining unit.

Accepted Answer

The appropriate bargaining unit refers t

Question 7

If an employer alleges that an individual should not be included in the bargaining unit proposed by the union because they are an independent contractor,the issue is resolved by an arbitrator.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A union is conducting an organizing campaign at Company A.Which of the following is Company A permitted to do?

Accepted Answer

A)  Transfer union supporters to another location. 
B)  Advise employees that they are being fairly treated and there is no need to join a union and pay union dues. 
C)  Promise to increase wages if the union is rejected. 
D)  Increase wages to convince employees that the union is not necessary. 
E)  Tell employees that if the union is certified the employer will move operations to the United States. 
A)  Transfer union supporters to another location. 
B)  Advise employees that they are being fairly treated and there is no need to join a union and pay union dues. 
C)  Promise to increase wages if the union is rejected. 
D)  Increase wages to convince employees that the union is not necessary. 
E)  Tell employees that if the union is certified the employer will move operations to the United States.

Question 9

The decertification process is important because it:

Accepted Answer

A)  provides the employer with an opportunity to eliminate the union 
B)  protects employees from weak or inefficient unions 
C)  means employees can terminate the union's bargaining rights at any time 
D)  is a necessary step if employees want to change unions 
E)  is possible for the employer to support anti-union employees 
A)  provides the employer with an opportunity to eliminate the union 
B)  protects employees from weak or inefficient unions 
C)  means employees can terminate the union's bargaining rights at any time 
D)  is a necessary step if employees want to change unions 
E)  is possible for the employer to support anti-union employees

Question 10

Perceptions of inequity in the workplace cause some employees to believe that unionization will help achieve fairness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

All employee associations can apply to be certified by the Labour Relations Board.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The restrictions on when a union may file an application for certification depend on whether employees are currently represented by a union.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Describe four reasons why employees join unions.For each point referred to describe a measure an employer could adopt as part of an avoidance strategy.

Accepted Answer

1. Job Security: Employees may join unio

Question 14

A union filed an application for certification to represent employees at a manufacturing facility.There are 50 employees in the proposed bargaining.On the day of the representation vote 40 employees voted.How many votes must the union obtain to be certified?

Accepted Answer

A)  26 
B)  25 
C)  21 
D)  20 
E)  18 
A)  26 
B)  25 
C)  21 
D)  20 
E)  18

Question 15

Union organizers may visit employees at their homes during the organizing campaign.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

If an employer sells a unionized business,the union must apply for certification as the bargaining agent with the new business owner.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The production employees at Company A are unionized and there is currently a collective agreement in place which expires in three years.Which of the following is correct if the owners of Company A sell the business?

Accepted Answer

A)  The bargaining rights of the union are terminated. 
B)  The bargaining rights of the union continue; however, the collective agreement is terminated. 
C)  The union and the new owner must renegotiate the collective agreement. 
D)  The union's bargaining rights and the collective agreement are not affected. 
E)  A representation vote is conducted to determine if the employees want the union to be their bargaining agent with the new owner. 
A)  The bargaining rights of the union are terminated. 
B)  The bargaining rights of the union continue; however, the collective agreement is terminated. 
C)  The union and the new owner must renegotiate the collective agreement. 
D)  The union's bargaining rights and the collective agreement are not affected. 
E)  A representation vote is conducted to determine if the employees want the union to be their bargaining agent with the new owner.

Question 18

In order for the Canadian Auto Workers union to gain bargaining rights to represent employees working for a national courier company at a location in Nova Scotia the union will have to file an application with?

Accepted Answer

A)  the Nova Scotia Labour Relations Board 
B)  the Nova Scotia Labour Court 
C)  the Canada Industrial Relations Board 
D)  the Canadian Labour Congress 
E)  none of the above; the CAW cannot represent courier company employees 
A)  the Nova Scotia Labour Relations Board 
B)  the Nova Scotia Labour Court 
C)  the Canada Industrial Relations Board 
D)  the Canadian Labour Congress 
E)  none of the above; the CAW cannot represent courier company employees

Question 19

Unfair labour practices refer to conduct that is prohibited by legislation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A union could obtain the right to represent employees through:

Accepted Answer

A)  a voluntary recognition agreement with the employees 
B)  certification 
C)  a voluntary recognition agreement with the employer 
D)  a or b 
E)  b or c 
A)  a voluntary recognition agreement with the employees 
B)  certification 
C)  a voluntary recognition agreement with the employer 
D)  a or b 
E)  b or c

Unfair labour practices only occur during the organizing campaign and the certification process.

Employees at Company A are represented by a union,and the parties are in the second year of a three-year collective agreement.The majority of employees in the bargaining unit are dissatisfied with the representation the union has provided.Which of the following is correct?

It is possible for a union employee to agree with the employer to work extra hours in exchange for an extra week of vacation.

The Framework of Fairness agreement between Magna and the CAW is a significant departure from a traditional organizing campaign because:

All union organizers are paid union staff members.

Explain the meaning and significance of the appropriate bargaining unit.

If an employer alleges that an individual should not be included in the bargaining unit proposed by the union because they are an independent contractor,the issue is resolved by an arbitrator.

A union is conducting an organizing campaign at Company A.Which of the following is Company A permitted to do?

The decertification process is important because it:

Perceptions of inequity in the workplace cause some employees to believe that unionization will help achieve fairness.

All employee associations can apply to be certified by the Labour Relations Board.

The restrictions on when a union may file an application for certification depend on whether employees are currently represented by a union.

Describe four reasons why employees join unions.For each point referred to describe a measure an employer could adopt as part of an avoidance strategy.

A union filed an application for certification to represent employees at a manufacturing facility.There are 50 employees in the proposed bargaining.On the day of the representation vote 40 employees voted.How many votes must the union obtain to be certified?

Union organizers may visit employees at their homes during the organizing campaign.

If an employer sells a unionized business,the union must apply for certification as the bargaining agent with the new business owner.

The production employees at Company A are unionized and there is currently a collective agreement in place which expires in three years.Which of the following is correct if the owners of Company A sell the business?

In order for the Canadian Auto Workers union to gain bargaining rights to represent employees working for a national courier company at a location in Nova Scotia the union will have to file an application with?

Unfair labour practices refer to conduct that is prohibited by legislation.

A union could obtain the right to represent employees through:

Introduction to Labour Relations

The Environment

Unions: Objectives, Processes, Structure, and History

Employers: Objectives, Processes, and Strategy

Governments, Labour Relations Boards, and Other Parties

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 6: Collective Bargaining Rights

Unfair labour practices only occur during the organizing campaign and the certification process.

Employees at Company A are represented by a union,and the parties are in the second year of a three-year collective agreement.The majority of employees in the bargaining unit are dissatisfied with the representation the union has provided.Which of the following is correct?

It is possible for a union employee to agree with the employer to work extra hours in exchange for an extra week of vacation.

The Framework of Fairness agreement between Magna and the CAW is a significant departure from a traditional organizing campaign because:

All union organizers are paid union staff members.

Explain the meaning and significance of the appropriate bargaining unit.

If an employer alleges that an individual should not be included in the bargaining unit proposed by the union because they are an independent contractor,the issue is resolved by an arbitrator.

A union is conducting an organizing campaign at Company A.Which of the following is Company A permitted to do?

The decertification process is important because it:

Perceptions of inequity in the workplace cause some employees to believe that unionization will help achieve fairness.

All employee associations can apply to be certified by the Labour Relations Board.

The restrictions on when a union may file an application for certification depend on whether employees are currently represented by a union.

Describe four reasons why employees join unions.For each point referred to describe a measure an employer could adopt as part of an avoidance strategy.

A union filed an application for certification to represent employees at a manufacturing facility.There are 50 employees in the proposed bargaining.On the day of the representation vote 40 employees voted.How many votes must the union obtain to be certified?

Union organizers may visit employees at their homes during the organizing campaign.

If an employer sells a unionized business,the union must apply for certification as the bargaining agent with the new business owner.

The production employees at Company A are unionized and there is currently a collective agreement in place which expires in three years.Which of the following is correct if the owners of Company A sell the business?

In order for the Canadian Auto Workers union to gain bargaining rights to represent employees working for a national courier company at a location in Nova Scotia the union will have to file an application with?

Unfair labour practices refer to conduct that is prohibited by legislation.

A union could obtain the right to represent employees through:

Introduction to Labour Relations

The Environment

Unions: Objectives, Processes, Structure, and History

Employers: Objectives, Processes, and Strategy

Governments, Labour Relations Boards, and Other Parties

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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