Question 1

Almost 20 years ago, which labour council altered its focus to concentrate on the community's needs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Toronto Labour Council 
B)  Halifax Labour Council 
C)  Regina Labour Council 
D)  Calgary Labour Council 
A)  Toronto Labour Council 
B)  Halifax Labour Council 
C)  Regina Labour Council 
D)  Calgary Labour Council

Question 2

Which of the following is an important international labour body?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development 
B)  The International Federation of Trade Unions 
C)  The International Labour Organization 
D)  All of the above 
A)  The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development 
B)  The International Federation of Trade Unions 
C)  The International Labour Organization 
D)  All of the above

Question 3

Usually the union membership is free to structure the union as it sees fit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The regional union is considered the cornerstone of union structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following does not have paid positions?

Accepted Answer

A)  CLC 
B)  Labour Councils 
C)  Provincial federations of labour 
D)  National labour federations 
A)  CLC 
B)  Labour Councils 
C)  Provincial federations of labour 
D)  National labour federations

Question 6

Historically low levels of member participation indicate all but which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Members are happy with the direction taken on issues 
B)  Members do not need to attend ratification votes 
C)  Unions function better when few members control it 
D)  Members are satisfied 
A)  Members are happy with the direction taken on issues 
B)  Members do not need to attend ratification votes 
C)  Unions function better when few members control it 
D)  Members are satisfied

Question 7

Which of the following is a distinct feature of the FTQ's relationship with the CLC?

Accepted Answer

A)  Control over health in Quebec 
B)  Exclusive control over the operation of local labour councils 
C)  Adjustment of per capita fees 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Control over health in Quebec 
B)  Exclusive control over the operation of local labour councils 
C)  Adjustment of per capita fees 
D)  All of the above

Question 8

Local unions send delegates to their federation's annual convention. Each local is always entitled to an equal number of delegates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The CLC Code of union citizenship acknowledges all but which of the following in relation to CLC affiliates?

Accepted Answer

A)  Different sizes 
B)  Internal structures 
C)  Geographic locations 
D)  Inequitable gender representations 
A)  Different sizes 
B)  Internal structures 
C)  Geographic locations 
D)  Inequitable gender representations

Question 10

Discuss the affiliation that Canadian unions have with international labour federations.

Accepted Answer

Several Canadian unions have internation

Question 11

A greater percentage of Canadians belong to which type of union?

Accepted Answer

A)  International union 
B)  Unaffiliated union 
C)  Public sector union 
D)  National union 
A)  International union 
B)  Unaffiliated union 
C)  Public sector union 
D)  National union

Question 12

Which of the following has helped to shape the distinctive quality of Industrial relations in Quebec?

Accepted Answer

A)  Religion 
B)  Culture 
C)  Outside ownership and control 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Religion 
B)  Culture 
C)  Outside ownership and control 
D)  All of the above

Question 13

What is the supreme authority in the Confederation of National Trade Unions?

Accepted Answer

A)  The president 
B)  The membership 
C)  The vice-presidents' council 
D)  The congress 
A)  The president 
B)  The membership 
C)  The vice-presidents' council 
D)  The congress

Question 14

List some of the functions of parent unions.

Accepted Answer

Parent unions assist the local union in

Question 15

What is the largest centralized labour federation in Quebec?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Quebec Federation of Labour 
B)  The Confederation of National Trade Unions 
C)  The Canadian Catholic Confederation of Labour 
D)  The Quebec Teacher's Federation 
A)  The Quebec Federation of Labour 
B)  The Confederation of National Trade Unions 
C)  The Canadian Catholic Confederation of Labour 
D)  The Quebec Teacher's Federation

Question 16

What two factors determine how local union decisions are made?

Accepted Answer

A)  Majority of votes cast in favour and influence of the executive 
B)  Wishes of the membership and influence of the business agent 
C)  High member participation and turnout at membership meetings 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Majority of votes cast in favour and influence of the executive 
B)  Wishes of the membership and influence of the business agent 
C)  High member participation and turnout at membership meetings 
D)  None of the above

Question 17

All but which of the following are forms of union participation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Complaining about the union's activities 
B)  Deciding not to attend a meeting 
C)  Informal discussions about union issues with other union members 
D)  Serving on the union executive 
A)  Complaining about the union's activities 
B)  Deciding not to attend a meeting 
C)  Informal discussions about union issues with other union members 
D)  Serving on the union executive

Question 18

Members of a local union pay a percentage of their salary as their monthly membership dues.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What elements of the labour council's work are financed through dues from local union affiliates?

Accepted Answer

A)  Elections and other local union votes 
B)  Union work performed by the elected officers, volunteers and other union members 
C)  Research and reports in support of union initiatives 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Elections and other local union votes 
B)  Union work performed by the elected officers, volunteers and other union members 
C)  Research and reports in support of union initiatives 
D)  All of the above

Question 20

The local union carries out three major functions and is also responsible for three types of bargaining-related activities. What are the three major functions and how are they aligned with the three bargaining activities?

Accepted Answer

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The three major functions that the lo

Almost 20 years ago, which labour council altered its focus to concentrate on the community's needs?

Which of the following is an important international labour body?

Usually the union membership is free to structure the union as it sees fit.

The regional union is considered the cornerstone of union structure.

Which of the following does not have paid positions?

Historically low levels of member participation indicate all but which of the following?

Which of the following is a distinct feature of the FTQ's relationship with the CLC?

Local unions send delegates to their federation's annual convention. Each local is always entitled to an equal number of delegates.

The CLC Code of union citizenship acknowledges all but which of the following in relation to CLC affiliates?

Discuss the affiliation that Canadian unions have with international labour federations.

A greater percentage of Canadians belong to which type of union?

Which of the following has helped to shape the distinctive quality of Industrial relations in Quebec?

What is the supreme authority in the Confederation of National Trade Unions?

List some of the functions of parent unions.

What is the largest centralized labour federation in Quebec?

What two factors determine how local union decisions are made?

All but which of the following are forms of union participation?

Members of a local union pay a percentage of their salary as their monthly membership dues.

What elements of the labour council's work are financed through dues from local union affiliates?

The local union carries out three major functions and is also responsible for three types of bargaining-related activities. What are the three major functions and how are they aligned with the three bargaining activities?

An Introduction to Industrial Relations in Canada

Theories of Industrial Relations

History of the Canadian Union Movement

The Organizing Campaign

Establishing Union Recognition

Defining and Commencing Collective Bargaining

The Collective Bargaining Process

Strikes and Lockouts

Third-Party Intervention During Negotiations

The Grievance Arbitration Process

Changes to the Union or the Employer

Future Issues for Workers, Work Arrangements, Organizations, and the Industrial Relations System

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Exam 4: The Structure of Canadian Unions

Almost 20 years ago, which labour council altered its focus to concentrate on the community's needs?

Which of the following is an important international labour body?

Usually the union membership is free to structure the union as it sees fit.

The regional union is considered the cornerstone of union structure.

Which of the following does not have paid positions?

Historically low levels of member participation indicate all but which of the following?

Which of the following is a distinct feature of the FTQ's relationship with the CLC?

Local unions send delegates to their federation's annual convention. Each local is always entitled to an equal number of delegates.

The CLC Code of union citizenship acknowledges all but which of the following in relation to CLC affiliates?

Discuss the affiliation that Canadian unions have with international labour federations.

A greater percentage of Canadians belong to which type of union?

Which of the following has helped to shape the distinctive quality of Industrial relations in Quebec?

What is the supreme authority in the Confederation of National Trade Unions?

List some of the functions of parent unions.

What is the largest centralized labour federation in Quebec?

What two factors determine how local union decisions are made?

All but which of the following are forms of union participation?

Members of a local union pay a percentage of their salary as their monthly membership dues.

What elements of the labour council's work are financed through dues from local union affiliates?

The local union carries out three major functions and is also responsible for three types of bargaining-related activities. What are the three major functions and how are they aligned with the three bargaining activities?

An Introduction to Industrial Relations in Canada

Theories of Industrial Relations

History of the Canadian Union Movement

The Organizing Campaign

Establishing Union Recognition

Defining and Commencing Collective Bargaining

The Collective Bargaining Process

Strikes and Lockouts

Third-Party Intervention During Negotiations

The Grievance Arbitration Process

Changes to the Union or the Employer

Future Issues for Workers, Work Arrangements, Organizations, and the Industrial Relations System

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