Question 1

How does an employee usually express support for the establishment of a union in his or her workplace?

Accepted Answer

An employee expresses support by signing a declaration of intent to join the union and paying a small membership fee.

Question 2

The exclusion of managerial employees is increasingly coming under attack by unions. Discuss the considerations that keep managers out of being organized and what strategies unions are using to organize managers.

Accepted Answer

Suggested Answer: (134-135)
A titled position of 'manager' will not in itself be enough to keep a position or group of employees out of being organized. An application will be made to the labour board by the union and in determining the issue, the board will consider several factors including whether:
i. the person has the authority to hire, fire, and/ or discipline other employees
ii. the position is responsible for operations or production
iii. others report to the position and is that person responsible for supervising others
iv. the position the 'go to' person in times of crisis or emergency
v. the person/position has access to personal information, such as employment records or budgetary information
vi. the person/position participates in planning and conducting collective agreement negotiations (exempt employees are dealt with in the same manner as managers)
vii. As well, what is the division between managerial and non-managerial work?
Some ways that unions are combating this is to organize managers in a separate bargaining unit from those who are being supervised by the manager. In doing so, the division between the manager and employee is maintained but there is recognition of the right to organize and be represented by a bargaining agent.

Question 3

The principle of 'community of interest' underlies which two of three considerations in determining whether a bargaining unit is appropriate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Definition of an employee and managerial and non-managerial employees 
B)  Size and location and size of company 
C)  Definition of employee and job titles 
D)  Managerial employees and non-managerial employees. 
A)  Definition of an employee and managerial and non-managerial employees 
B)  Size and location and size of company 
C)  Definition of employee and job titles 
D)  Managerial employees and non-managerial employees. A

Question 4

Generally workers on construction sites must be organized and certified on each site.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

During an organizing campaign, unions must not conduct their campaign activities at the workplace or during working hours.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What is the least likely course of action for a government that is pro-union with regard to legislation governing the certification process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Raise the level of support required for a certification application 
B)  Reduce the level of support required for a certification application 
C)  Introduce mechanisms for automatic certification 
D)  Ensure that legislation prohibits the use of unfair labour practices 
A)  Raise the level of support required for a certification application 
B)  Reduce the level of support required for a certification application 
C)  Introduce mechanisms for automatic certification 
D)  Ensure that legislation prohibits the use of unfair labour practices

Question 7

The level of sufficient membership support required for certification is consistent in most Canadian jurisdictions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What are the three different decision-making points in the certification process?

Accepted Answer

i. Whether or not a union would be an as

Question 9

What is a sweetheart agreement?

Accepted Answer

A sweetheart agreement is a un

Question 10

Which of the following is not a criterion for an employee to be excluded from the bargaining unit as an exempt employee?

Accepted Answer

A)  The performance of work involving administrative support to top managers 
B)  Access to employment records 
C)  Responsibility for the scheduling of certain operations 
D)  Involvement in the preparation of plans for collective bargaining 
A)  The performance of work involving administrative support to top managers 
B)  Access to employment records 
C)  Responsibility for the scheduling of certain operations 
D)  Involvement in the preparation of plans for collective bargaining

Question 11

"Client leverage campaigns" involve:

Accepted Answer

A)  Lobbying the public for greater union support in order to gain new client employers 
B)  Educating the membership about potential new client employers 
C)  Going to the clients of the contractors in the members' industry to communicate the risk of questionable employment practices 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Lobbying the public for greater union support in order to gain new client employers 
B)  Educating the membership about potential new client employers 
C)  Going to the clients of the contractors in the members' industry to communicate the risk of questionable employment practices 
D)  None of the above

Question 12

Why is it almost unknown for an employer to successfully initiate an organizing campaign? (139-140)

Accepted Answer

Most jurisdictions do not recognize an e

Question 13

Which of the following provincial labour legislation does not contain a definition of employer?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nova Scotia 
B)  Ontario 
C)  Quebec 
D)  British Columbia 
A)  Nova Scotia 
B)  Ontario 
C)  Quebec 
D)  British Columbia

Question 14

In the context of the certification process, what is meant by voluntary recognition?

Accepted Answer

Voluntary recognition occurs w

Question 15

Under which of these circumstances will a labour relations board consider an application for certification with less than the required percentage of support?

Accepted Answer

A)  If the union can show that the employer intimidated employees 
B)  If it is shown that the union intimidated employees 
C)  Under no circumstances will labour relations boards consider such an application 
D)  If the Minister of Labour opts to waive the minimum requirement 
A)  If the union can show that the employer intimidated employees 
B)  If it is shown that the union intimidated employees 
C)  Under no circumstances will labour relations boards consider such an application 
D)  If the Minister of Labour opts to waive the minimum requirement

Question 16

What are the two primary reasons that a union would like to include as many employees as possible in their application for certification?

Accepted Answer

Unions would like to include a

Question 17

Labour law makes it illegal for employers to take what action against employees during an organizing campaign?

Accepted Answer

A)  Demotion 
B)  Promotion 
C)  Change their shifts 
D)  Requiring employees to wear anti-union arm-bands 
A)  Demotion 
B)  Promotion 
C)  Change their shifts 
D)  Requiring employees to wear anti-union arm-bands

Question 18

Every certification application must contain a description of the bargaining unit that the proposed union is seeking to represent. Generally that description contains what information?

Accepted Answer

A)  A list of names, addresses, and phone numbers of employees to be included in the bargaining unit 
B)  A list of job titles to be included in the bargaining unit 
C)  A list of names of those employees to be excluded from the bargaining unit 
D)  All of the above 
A)  A list of names, addresses, and phone numbers of employees to be included in the bargaining unit 
B)  A list of job titles to be included in the bargaining unit 
C)  A list of names of those employees to be excluded from the bargaining unit 
D)  All of the above

Question 19

Which of the following is not one of the difficulties in dealing with a bargaining unit that is too large?

Accepted Answer

A)  Communicating with the entire membership 
B)  Achieving consensus on issues 
C)  Collecting union dues 
D)  Having to address a wider range of issues because there are more individual concerns 
A)  Communicating with the entire membership 
B)  Achieving consensus on issues 
C)  Collecting union dues 
D)  Having to address a wider range of issues because there are more individual concerns

Question 20

What does "union wage premium" refer to?

Accepted Answer

A)  Unions can stabilize wage rates. 
B)  Unions can improve wage rates. 
C)  Unions can standardize wage rates across industries. 
D)  Unions deter wage reductions. 
A)  Unions can stabilize wage rates. 
B)  Unions can improve wage rates. 
C)  Unions can standardize wage rates across industries. 
D)  Unions deter wage reductions.

How does an employee usually express support for the establishment of a union in his or her workplace?

The exclusion of managerial employees is increasingly coming under attack by unions. Discuss the considerations that keep managers out of being organized and what strategies unions are using to organize managers.

The principle of 'community of interest' underlies which two of three considerations in determining whether a bargaining unit is appropriate?

Generally workers on construction sites must be organized and certified on each site.

During an organizing campaign, unions must not conduct their campaign activities at the workplace or during working hours.

What is the least likely course of action for a government that is pro-union with regard to legislation governing the certification process?

The level of sufficient membership support required for certification is consistent in most Canadian jurisdictions.

What are the three different decision-making points in the certification process?

What is a sweetheart agreement?

Which of the following is not a criterion for an employee to be excluded from the bargaining unit as an exempt employee?

"Client leverage campaigns" involve:

Why is it almost unknown for an employer to successfully initiate an organizing campaign? (139-140)

Which of the following provincial labour legislation does not contain a definition of employer?

In the context of the certification process, what is meant by voluntary recognition?

Under which of these circumstances will a labour relations board consider an application for certification with less than the required percentage of support?

What are the two primary reasons that a union would like to include as many employees as possible in their application for certification?

Labour law makes it illegal for employers to take what action against employees during an organizing campaign?

Every certification application must contain a description of the bargaining unit that the proposed union is seeking to represent. Generally that description contains what information?

Which of the following is not one of the difficulties in dealing with a bargaining unit that is too large?

What does "union wage premium" refer to?

An Introduction to Industrial Relations in Canada

Theories of Industrial Relations

History of the Canadian Union Movement

The Structure of Canadian Unions

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 5: The Organizing Campaign

How does an employee usually express support for the establishment of a union in his or her workplace?

The exclusion of managerial employees is increasingly coming under attack by unions. Discuss the considerations that keep managers out of being organized and what strategies unions are using to organize managers.

The principle of 'community of interest' underlies which two of three considerations in determining whether a bargaining unit is appropriate?

Generally workers on construction sites must be organized and certified on each site.

During an organizing campaign, unions must not conduct their campaign activities at the workplace or during working hours.

What is the least likely course of action for a government that is pro-union with regard to legislation governing the certification process?

The level of sufficient membership support required for certification is consistent in most Canadian jurisdictions.

What are the three different decision-making points in the certification process?

What is a sweetheart agreement?

Which of the following is not a criterion for an employee to be excluded from the bargaining unit as an exempt employee?

"Client leverage campaigns" involve:

Why is it almost unknown for an employer to successfully initiate an organizing campaign? (139-140)

Which of the following provincial labour legislation does not contain a definition of employer?

In the context of the certification process, what is meant by voluntary recognition?

Under which of these circumstances will a labour relations board consider an application for certification with less than the required percentage of support?

What are the two primary reasons that a union would like to include as many employees as possible in their application for certification?

Labour law makes it illegal for employers to take what action against employees during an organizing campaign?

Every certification application must contain a description of the bargaining unit that the proposed union is seeking to represent. Generally that description contains what information?

Which of the following is not one of the difficulties in dealing with a bargaining unit that is too large?

What does "union wage premium" refer to?

An Introduction to Industrial Relations in Canada

Theories of Industrial Relations

History of the Canadian Union Movement

The Structure of Canadian Unions

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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