Question 1

In the 1990s what percentage of collective agreements in the private sector were concluded after a strike?

Accepted Answer

A)  5 percent 
B)  9 percent 
C)  13 percent 
D)  17 percent 
E)  20 percent 
A)  5 percent 
B)  9 percent 
C)  13 percent 
D)  17 percent 
E)  20 percent

Question 2

A union may legally strike if:

Accepted Answer

A)  the employer does not comply with an order of an arbitrator 
B)  the employer refuses to implement a safety program 
C)  other requirements for a strike have been met and any collective agreement has expired 
D)  the employer has contracted out work in contravention of the collective agreement 
E)  the employer has established an unreasonable rule or policy. 
A)  the employer does not comply with an order of an arbitrator 
B)  the employer refuses to implement a safety program 
C)  other requirements for a strike have been met and any collective agreement has expired 
D)  the employer has contracted out work in contravention of the collective agreement 
E)  the employer has established an unreasonable rule or policy.

Question 3

Explain two problems associated with interest arbitration.

Accepted Answer

Interest arbitration, also known as bind

Question 4

The chilling effect refers to the possibility that the parties may not make the concessions necessary to reach an agreement because they do not wish to harm their positions before an arbitrator at a later date.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Strike pay is equivalent to an employee's regular earnings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A union and an employer have not been able to negotiate a collective agreement.The contract terms will be settled by each party presenting an offer to a neutral third party who will choose the terms proposed by one of the parties.This illustrates:

Accepted Answer

A)  fact-finding 
B)  mediation 
C)  item-by-item final offer selection 
D)  total package final offer selection 
E)  mediation-arbitration 
A)  fact-finding 
B)  mediation 
C)  item-by-item final offer selection 
D)  total package final offer selection 
E)  mediation-arbitration

Question 7

Discuss the following statement: "Strikes may be a cause for concern; however,strikes also serve legitimate purposes."

Accepted Answer

Strikes can indeed be a cause for concer

Question 8

In all situations where there is an illegal strike the union will be liable for any damages incurred by the employer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The chilling effect of interest arbitration refers to the possibility that:

Accepted Answer

A)  hostility between negotiators is increased 
B)  negotiators may become dependent upon a third party making a decision for them 
C)  the process is expensive 
D)  there may be no incentive for negotiators to make concessions necessary to reach an agreement 
E)  the process is slow 
A)  hostility between negotiators is increased 
B)  negotiators may become dependent upon a third party making a decision for them 
C)  the process is expensive 
D)  there may be no incentive for negotiators to make concessions necessary to reach an agreement 
E)  the process is slow

Question 10

In most jurisdictions the union and the employer must obtain third-party assistance before a legal strike or lockout can occur.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

An employer has terminated an employee for alleged misconduct and the union has filed a grievance.If the grievance is not settled it will be resolved using:

Accepted Answer

A)  interest arbitration 
B)  rights arbitration 
C)  mediation 
D)  conciliation 
E)  final offer selection 
A)  interest arbitration 
B)  rights arbitration 
C)  mediation 
D)  conciliation 
E)  final offer selection

Question 12

The collective voice approach views strikes as mistakes that could be avoided.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Interest arbitration has been criticized because:

Accepted Answer

A)  there is a chilling effect 
B)  there is a narcotic effect 
C)  it increases hostility between the parties 
D)  a, b, and c 
E)  a and b 
A)  there is a chilling effect 
B)  there is a narcotic effect 
C)  it increases hostility between the parties 
D)  a, b, and c 
E)  a and b

Question 14

A work to rule campaign occurs when employees:

Accepted Answer

A)  stop working at different locations at different times 
B)  restrict output by strictly following work procedures 
C)  encourage customers of the employer to do business elsewhere 
D)  establish rules which increase production 
E)  refuse overtime 
A)  stop working at different locations at different times 
B)  restrict output by strictly following work procedures 
C)  encourage customers of the employer to do business elsewhere 
D)  establish rules which increase production 
E)  refuse overtime

Question 15

A conciliation board has representatives from the union,the employer,and the government.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

In most jurisdictions legislation provides that when a strike ends,striking employees must be reinstated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Explain and differentiate between conciliation,mediation,and arbitration.

Accepted Answer

Conciliation, mediation, and arbitration

Question 18

Which of the following is correct regarding conciliation?

Accepted Answer

A)  It produces a final contract settlement. 
B)  It is a form of arbitration. 
C)  It is required in most jurisdictions before a strike or lockout is lawful. 
D)  It is required before a grievance is referred to arbitration. 
E)  It involves both parties presenting a final offer to the conciliator who chooses one of the offers. 
A)  It produces a final contract settlement. 
B)  It is a form of arbitration. 
C)  It is required in most jurisdictions before a strike or lockout is lawful. 
D)  It is required before a grievance is referred to arbitration. 
E)  It involves both parties presenting a final offer to the conciliator who chooses one of the offers.

Question 19

Which of the following is correct regarding arbitration,conciliation,and mediation?

Accepted Answer

A)  All three produce a binding resolution of a contract dispute. 
B)  Only conciliation produces a binding resolution of a contract dispute. 
C)  Only mediation produces a binding resolution of a contract dispute. 
D)  Only arbitration produces a binding resolution of a contract dispute. 
E)  None of the three produces a binding resolution of a contract dispute. 
A)  All three produce a binding resolution of a contract dispute. 
B)  Only conciliation produces a binding resolution of a contract dispute. 
C)  Only mediation produces a binding resolution of a contract dispute. 
D)  Only arbitration produces a binding resolution of a contract dispute. 
E)  None of the three produces a binding resolution of a contract dispute.

Question 20

Strikes serve a useful function because they may force negotiators to make concessions necessary to reach an agreement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

In the 1990s what percentage of collective agreements in the private sector were concluded after a strike?

A union may legally strike if:

Explain two problems associated with interest arbitration.

The chilling effect refers to the possibility that the parties may not make the concessions necessary to reach an agreement because they do not wish to harm their positions before an arbitrator at a later date.

Strike pay is equivalent to an employee's regular earnings.

A union and an employer have not been able to negotiate a collective agreement.The contract terms will be settled by each party presenting an offer to a neutral third party who will choose the terms proposed by one of the parties.This illustrates:

Discuss the following statement: "Strikes may be a cause for concern; however,strikes also serve legitimate purposes."

In all situations where there is an illegal strike the union will be liable for any damages incurred by the employer.

The chilling effect of interest arbitration refers to the possibility that:

In most jurisdictions the union and the employer must obtain third-party assistance before a legal strike or lockout can occur.

An employer has terminated an employee for alleged misconduct and the union has filed a grievance.If the grievance is not settled it will be resolved using:

The collective voice approach views strikes as mistakes that could be avoided.

Interest arbitration has been criticized because:

A work to rule campaign occurs when employees:

A conciliation board has representatives from the union,the employer,and the government.

In most jurisdictions legislation provides that when a strike ends,striking employees must be reinstated.

Explain and differentiate between conciliation,mediation,and arbitration.

Which of the following is correct regarding conciliation?

Which of the following is correct regarding arbitration,conciliation,and mediation?

Strikes serve a useful function because they may force negotiators to make concessions necessary to reach an agreement.

Introduction to Labour Relations

The Environment

Unions: Objectives, Processes, Structure, and History

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

Public Sector Labour Relations

Summary and Future of Labour Relations

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Exam 10: Contract Dispute Resolution, Strikes, and Lockouts

In the 1990s what percentage of collective agreements in the private sector were concluded after a strike?

A union may legally strike if:

Explain two problems associated with interest arbitration.

The chilling effect refers to the possibility that the parties may not make the concessions necessary to reach an agreement because they do not wish to harm their positions before an arbitrator at a later date.

Strike pay is equivalent to an employee's regular earnings.

A union and an employer have not been able to negotiate a collective agreement.The contract terms will be settled by each party presenting an offer to a neutral third party who will choose the terms proposed by one of the parties.This illustrates:

Discuss the following statement: "Strikes may be a cause for concern; however,strikes also serve legitimate purposes."

In all situations where there is an illegal strike the union will be liable for any damages incurred by the employer.

The chilling effect of interest arbitration refers to the possibility that:

In most jurisdictions the union and the employer must obtain third-party assistance before a legal strike or lockout can occur.

An employer has terminated an employee for alleged misconduct and the union has filed a grievance.If the grievance is not settled it will be resolved using:

The collective voice approach views strikes as mistakes that could be avoided.

Interest arbitration has been criticized because:

A work to rule campaign occurs when employees:

A conciliation board has representatives from the union,the employer,and the government.

In most jurisdictions legislation provides that when a strike ends,striking employees must be reinstated.

Explain and differentiate between conciliation,mediation,and arbitration.

Which of the following is correct regarding conciliation?

Which of the following is correct regarding arbitration,conciliation,and mediation?

Strikes serve a useful function because they may force negotiators to make concessions necessary to reach an agreement.

Introduction to Labour Relations

The Environment

Unions: Objectives, Processes, Structure, and History

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

Public Sector Labour Relations

Summary and Future of Labour Relations

Filters