Exam 9: Contract Clauses and Their Administration

_______________________________ rights allow union members to pay only that portion of dues going toward contract administration and collective bargaining as determined by a 1988 Supreme Court ruling.

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Which of the following is a major source of pressure on unions to decrease the complexity and legalistic nature of collective bargaining contracts?

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What does the research reveal about the effects of unions, both positive and negative?

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The many provisions of a union contract result in measurable change for employees. For example, wages, health insurance, pensions, and other employee benefits are typically better under union contracts. Union contracts protect seniority rights, and increase the likelihood of just cause discipline and discharge. Grievance procedures ensure employees receive due process. As a result, unionized companies typically have lower job turnover. Unionized workers are no more, or less, likely to be satisfied in their job once working conditions and climate are taken into consideration. Finally, while there is mixed evidence as to the effects of unions on job productivity, unionized firms are generally less profitable as a greater portion of profits is shared with the workers in the form of better wages and working conditions.

The most common type of dispute resolution system in nonunion environments is the ______________________________ which encourages employees who are dissatisfied at work to speak directly to their managers about their concerns and complaints.

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A key job right that is protected by union contracts is the concept of pay based on:

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Because unions have a duty of fair representation, they must treat every grievance or complaint the same and purse each all the way to arbitration, if necessary.

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Layoffs in unionized settings are usually done by inverse seniority meaning the most senior employee is laid off first because they are more likely to be able to afford it.

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Explain the importance of seniority in union contracts and discuss the various ways in which seniority is used in making job-related decisions. Why is seniority preferable to other methods of making these same decisions?

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Due check-off clauses protect unions by decreasing the administrative burden of collecting union dues.

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Question 9

Which of the following is not generally determined by seniority rights under a union contract?

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Unions usually give up rights to strike over grievances in exchange for a final and binding arbitration clause.

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Beck rights allow union workers to pay only that portion of union dues that goes to:

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Question 12

Job satisfaction is usually higher in nonunionized settings than in unionized settings, after one accounts for differences in working conditions and workplace climate.

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A union is required by law to fairly represent any worker in the bargaining unit, including those that are not union members or those who pay only a partial fee.

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A compulsory arbitration agreement is one in which an employer requires their employees to waive their right to sue over issues such as discrimination and sexual harassment as a condition of employment.

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The key method for resolving rights disputes that arise over the interpretation, application, and enforcement of union contracts is through a _______________________________ that is negotiated into a contract.

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Describe the options for resolving conflicts between employees and management in a nonunion setting.

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Question 17

Grievance arbitration, while effective in applying accepted standards of justice to the workplace, is sometimes criticized. Describe these criticisms.

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A major driver of the pressure to change the traditional union contracts and corresponding grievance procedures is the need for increased flexibility in the workplace.

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Just cause discipline, seniority, compensation, and due process are examples of ______________________ rights.

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_______________________________ rights allow union members to pay only that portion of dues going toward contract administration and collective bargaining as determined by a 1988 Supreme Court ruling.

Which of the following is a major source of pressure on unions to decrease the complexity and legalistic nature of collective bargaining contracts?

What does the research reveal about the effects of unions, both positive and negative?

The most common type of dispute resolution system in nonunion environments is the ______________________________ which encourages employees who are dissatisfied at work to speak directly to their managers about their concerns and complaints.

A key job right that is protected by union contracts is the concept of pay based on:

Because unions have a duty of fair representation, they must treat every grievance or complaint the same and purse each all the way to arbitration, if necessary.

Layoffs in unionized settings are usually done by inverse seniority meaning the most senior employee is laid off first because they are more likely to be able to afford it.

Explain the importance of seniority in union contracts and discuss the various ways in which seniority is used in making job-related decisions. Why is seniority preferable to other methods of making these same decisions?

Due check-off clauses protect unions by decreasing the administrative burden of collecting union dues.

Which of the following is not generally determined by seniority rights under a union contract?

Unions usually give up rights to strike over grievances in exchange for a final and binding arbitration clause.

Beck rights allow union workers to pay only that portion of union dues that goes to:

Job satisfaction is usually higher in nonunionized settings than in unionized settings, after one accounts for differences in working conditions and workplace climate.

A union is required by law to fairly represent any worker in the bargaining unit, including those that are not union members or those who pay only a partial fee.

A compulsory arbitration agreement is one in which an employer requires their employees to waive their right to sue over issues such as discrimination and sexual harassment as a condition of employment.

The key method for resolving rights disputes that arise over the interpretation, application, and enforcement of union contracts is through a _______________________________ that is negotiated into a contract.

Describe the options for resolving conflicts between employees and management in a nonunion setting.

Grievance arbitration, while effective in applying accepted standards of justice to the workplace, is sometimes criticized. Describe these criticisms.

A major driver of the pressure to change the traditional union contracts and corresponding grievance procedures is the need for increased flexibility in the workplace.

Just cause discipline, seniority, compensation, and due process are examples of ______________________ rights.

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