Question 1

In many Canadian jurisdictions, no strike or lockout can take place until there has been an attempt to resolve the dispute through third-party intervention.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

What is the term used to describe a situation where picketers appear at the "non-struck" premises of suppliers or other locations, or separate businesses operated by the employer?

Accepted Answer

A)  Primary picketing 
B)  Tertiary picketing 
C)  Illegal picketing 
D)  Secondary picketing 
A)  Primary picketing 
B)  Tertiary picketing 
C)  Illegal picketing 
D)  Secondary picketing

Question 3

A union member crossing his/her own picket line is demonstrating

Accepted Answer

A)  A sign of disrespect 
B)  A sign of disloyalty 
C)  They are prepared to go to jail 
D)  That they do not agree with the reasoning behind the strike 
A)  A sign of disrespect 
B)  A sign of disloyalty 
C)  They are prepared to go to jail 
D)  That they do not agree with the reasoning behind the strike

Question 4

What are the recourses available to an employer in the case of a wildcat strike?

Accepted Answer

Wildcat strikes are

Question 5

What is secondary picketing and under what conditions is it authorized?

Accepted Answer

Secondary picketing occurs when picketer

Question 6

On average, public sector strikes have represented what part of the annual percentage of strike activity in Canada?

Accepted Answer

A)  10-20 percent 
B)  20-30 percent 
C)  30-40 percent 
D)  40-50 percent 
A)  10-20 percent 
B)  20-30 percent 
C)  30-40 percent 
D)  40-50 percent

Question 7

Define the terms "strike" and "lockout."

Accepted Answer

A strike occurs when union members in a

Question 8

What was the Supreme Court of Canada's ruling on the issue of picketing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Restrictions on picketing must not interfere with the picketers' freedom of expression 
B)  Picketing is an inherent right under the Charter. 
C)  Picketing gives the union more power, which must be tempered by the courts. 
D)  Non-union staff and suppliers who are affected by picketing are collateral damage. 
A)  Restrictions on picketing must not interfere with the picketers' freedom of expression 
B)  Picketing is an inherent right under the Charter. 
C)  Picketing gives the union more power, which must be tempered by the courts. 
D)  Non-union staff and suppliers who are affected by picketing are collateral damage.

Question 9

The basic purpose of a strike or lockout is?

Accepted Answer

A)  To inflict economic pain 
B)  To sway public opinion 
C)  For the union to prove its point 
D)  For the employer to prove its point 
A)  To inflict economic pain 
B)  To sway public opinion 
C)  For the union to prove its point 
D)  For the employer to prove its point

Question 10

What are the two major functions served by picketing?

Accepted Answer

One is attempting to gain the support of

Question 11

Discuss Canada's strike record versus that of other industrialized countries. (Page 263)

Accepted Answer

The Answer: should, first of all, indica

Question 12

Strikes and lockouts are the two most public events in the entire industrial relations process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Discuss each side's actions and motivations that can end a strike. (Pages 261-263)

Accepted Answer

A strike or lockout ends in 1 of 2 ways:

Question 14

In the United States, it has been found that medium sized bargaining units are more likely to undertake strike action.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is not a factor that would affect the employer's ability to endure the economic pain of a strike or lockout?

Accepted Answer

A)  The number of employees usually on site 
B)  The employer may have significant inventory available to meet customer needs 
C)  There may be funds available from the parent organization to offset losses from a strike 
D)  The employer may have funds set aside to offset the impact of a strike 
A)  The number of employees usually on site 
B)  The employer may have significant inventory available to meet customer needs 
C)  There may be funds available from the parent organization to offset losses from a strike 
D)  The employer may have funds set aside to offset the impact of a strike

In many Canadian jurisdictions, no strike or lockout can take place until there has been an attempt to resolve the dispute through third-party intervention.

What is the term used to describe a situation where picketers appear at the "non-struck" premises of suppliers or other locations, or separate businesses operated by the employer?

A union member crossing his/her own picket line is demonstrating

What are the recourses available to an employer in the case of a wildcat strike?

What is secondary picketing and under what conditions is it authorized?

On average, public sector strikes have represented what part of the annual percentage of strike activity in Canada?

Define the terms "strike" and "lockout."

What was the Supreme Court of Canada's ruling on the issue of picketing?

The basic purpose of a strike or lockout is?

What are the two major functions served by picketing?

Discuss Canada's strike record versus that of other industrialized countries. (Page 263)

Strikes and lockouts are the two most public events in the entire industrial relations process.

Discuss each side's actions and motivations that can end a strike. (Pages 261-263)

In the United States, it has been found that medium sized bargaining units are more likely to undertake strike action.

Which of the following is not a factor that would affect the employer's ability to endure the economic pain of a strike or lockout?

An Introduction to Industrial Relations in Canada

Theories of Industrial Relations

History of the Canadian Union Movement

The Structure of Canadian Unions

The Organizing Campaign

Establishing Union Recognition

Defining and Commencing Collective Bargaining

The Collective Bargaining Process

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 9: Strikes and Lockouts

In many Canadian jurisdictions, no strike or lockout can take place until there has been an attempt to resolve the dispute through third-party intervention.

What is the term used to describe a situation where picketers appear at the "non-struck" premises of suppliers or other locations, or separate businesses operated by the employer?

A union member crossing his/her own picket line is demonstrating

What are the recourses available to an employer in the case of a wildcat strike?

What is secondary picketing and under what conditions is it authorized?

On average, public sector strikes have represented what part of the annual percentage of strike activity in Canada?

Define the terms "strike" and "lockout."

What was the Supreme Court of Canada's ruling on the issue of picketing?

The basic purpose of a strike or lockout is?

What are the two major functions served by picketing?

Discuss Canada's strike record versus that of other industrialized countries. (Page 263)

Strikes and lockouts are the two most public events in the entire industrial relations process.

Discuss each side's actions and motivations that can end a strike. (Pages 261-263)

In the United States, it has been found that medium sized bargaining units are more likely to undertake strike action.

Which of the following is not a factor that would affect the employer's ability to endure the economic pain of a strike or lockout?

An Introduction to Industrial Relations in Canada

Theories of Industrial Relations

History of the Canadian Union Movement

The Structure of Canadian Unions

The Organizing Campaign

Establishing Union Recognition

Defining and Commencing Collective Bargaining

The Collective Bargaining Process

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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