Question 1

Which of the following is correct regarding alternative contract dispute resolution mechanisms in the public sector:

Accepted Answer

A) Chilling and narcotic effects are associated with a designated strike. 
B) Chilling and narcotic effects are associated with interest arbitration. 
C) A strike decreases the likelihood of a negotiated settlement. 
D) A designated strike avoids all disruption to the public. 
E) Interest arbitration involves the negotiation of an essential services agreement. 
A) Chilling and narcotic effects are associated with a designated strike. 
B) Chilling and narcotic effects are associated with interest arbitration. 
C) A strike decreases the likelihood of a negotiated settlement. 
D) A designated strike avoids all disruption to the public. 
E) Interest arbitration involves the negotiation of an essential services agreement. B

Question 2

The public sector is composed of:

Accepted Answer

A) the employees of government enterprises 
B) employees of the municipal, federal, and provincial governments 
C) persons employed in health, education, and social services 
D) a and b 
E) a, b, and c 
A) the employees of government enterprises 
B) employees of the municipal, federal, and provincial governments 
C) persons employed in health, education, and social services 
D) a and b 
E) a, b, and c E

Question 3

The legislative framework for labour relations in the public sector is fragmented.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Identify three reasons why collective bargaining rights were provided to employees in the private sector before most employees in the public sector.

Accepted Answer

1) Historical precedence: Collective bar

Question 5

Which of the following provided all public sector employees the right to unionize:

Accepted Answer

A) Wagner Act, 1935 
B) PC 1003, 1944 
C) Industrial Disputes Investigation Act, 1948 
D) Public Service Staff Relations Act, 1967 
E) none of the above 
A) Wagner Act, 1935 
B) PC 1003, 1944 
C) Industrial Disputes Investigation Act, 1948 
D) Public Service Staff Relations Act, 1967 
E) none of the above

Question 6

Which of the following is correct:

Accepted Answer

A) Most public sector employees were not allowed to unionize until more than two decades after private sector employees. 
B) Most private sector employees were not allowed to unionize until more than two decades after public sector employees. 
C) Most municipal employees are covered by private sector labour relations legislation. 
D) Teachers were the first public sector employees who were allowed to unionize. 
E) a and c 
A) Most public sector employees were not allowed to unionize until more than two decades after private sector employees. 
B) Most private sector employees were not allowed to unionize until more than two decades after public sector employees. 
C) Most municipal employees are covered by private sector labour relations legislation. 
D) Teachers were the first public sector employees who were allowed to unionize. 
E) a and c

Question 7

Federally regulated employees in the public sector did not have the right to unionize until

Accepted Answer

Federally regulated employees in the pub

Question 8

The Public Service Labour Relations Act provides that:

Accepted Answer

A) Employees do not have the right to strike. 
B) The union must choose between a strike and arbitration as a dispute settlement mechanism before each round of negotiations. 
C) The union must choose between a strikes and arbitration as the dispute settlement mechanism after the union is certified, and the election is permanent. 
D) Arbitration is used to settle all interest disputes. 
E) Conciliation is not required. 
A) Employees do not have the right to strike. 
B) The union must choose between a strike and arbitration as a dispute settlement mechanism before each round of negotiations. 
C) The union must choose between a strikes and arbitration as the dispute settlement mechanism after the union is certified, and the election is permanent. 
D) Arbitration is used to settle all interest disputes. 
E) Conciliation is not required.

Question 9

When interest arbitration, an unrestricted strike, and a controlled strike are compared which of the following is correct:

Accepted Answer

A) Interest arbitration increases the likelihood of a voluntary settlement. 
B) Interest arbitration involves the negotiation of an essential services agreement. 
C) Back to work legislation is required to end a controlled strike. 
D) The controlled strike eliminates the loss of any services. 
E) The unrestricted strike increases the likelihood of a voluntary settlement. 
A) Interest arbitration increases the likelihood of a voluntary settlement. 
B) Interest arbitration involves the negotiation of an essential services agreement. 
C) Back to work legislation is required to end a controlled strike. 
D) The controlled strike eliminates the loss of any services. 
E) The unrestricted strike increases the likelihood of a voluntary settlement.

Question 10

Employers in the public sector have the same authority and priorities as employers in the private sector.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Teachers have the right to strike in all provinces.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Outline three reasons for the importance of the public sector.

Accepted Answer

1) Provision of essential services: The

Question 13

Explain the difference in the "bottom line" between the public and private sectors and elaborate on the significance of this difference for unions and employers.

Accepted Answer

The "bottom line" refers to the financia

Question 14

Provincial government employees were granted the right to unionize in the Public Service
Staff Relations Act.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

What percentage of the Canadian labour force works in the public sector:

Accepted Answer

A) 32 percent 
B) 28 percent 
C) 24 percent 
D) 20 percent 
E) 16 percent 
A) 32 percent 
B) 28 percent 
C) 24 percent 
D) 20 percent 
E) 16 percent

Question 16

Interest arbitration may lead to higher increases in compensation than increases obtained in bargaining where the strike is the final dispute resolution mechanism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A potential problem with the designated or controlled strike is that the union and employer may not be able to agree on the employees who should be deemed essential.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Explain three distinctive features of labour relations in the public sector.

Accepted Answer

1. Collective bargaining: Labour relatio

Question 19

Which of the following is a potential advantage of a designated strike:

Accepted Answer

A) Compared to interest arbitration it increases the likelihood of voluntary settlement. 
B) It is the method of dispute resolution that minimizes disruption to the public. 
C) There is a built in incentive for any strike to be shorter than would be the case if there was an unrestricted strike. 
D) It avoids any loss of services to the public. 
E) It is the most efficient dispute resolution mechanism available. 
A) Compared to interest arbitration it increases the likelihood of voluntary settlement. 
B) It is the method of dispute resolution that minimizes disruption to the public. 
C) There is a built in incentive for any strike to be shorter than would be the case if there was an unrestricted strike. 
D) It avoids any loss of services to the public. 
E) It is the most efficient dispute resolution mechanism available.

Question 20

Most governments that have relied upon back-to-work legislation to resolve public sector contract disputes have suffered adverse political consequences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following is correct regarding alternative contract dispute resolution mechanisms in the public sector:

The public sector is composed of:

The legislative framework for labour relations in the public sector is fragmented.

Identify three reasons why collective bargaining rights were provided to employees in the private sector before most employees in the public sector.

Which of the following provided all public sector employees the right to unionize:

Which of the following is correct:

Federally regulated employees in the public sector did not have the right to unionize until

The Public Service Labour Relations Act provides that:

When interest arbitration, an unrestricted strike, and a controlled strike are compared which of the following is correct:

Employers in the public sector have the same authority and priorities as employers in the private sector.

Teachers have the right to strike in all provinces.

Outline three reasons for the importance of the public sector.

Explain the difference in the "bottom line" between the public and private sectors and elaborate on the significance of this difference for unions and employers.

Provincial government employees were granted the right to unionize in the Public Service Staff Relations Act.

What percentage of the Canadian labour force works in the public sector:

Interest arbitration may lead to higher increases in compensation than increases obtained in bargaining where the strike is the final dispute resolution mechanism.

A potential problem with the designated or controlled strike is that the union and employer may not be able to agree on the employees who should be deemed essential.

Explain three distinctive features of labour relations in the public sector.

Which of the following is a potential advantage of a designated strike:

Most governments that have relied upon back-to-work legislation to resolve public sector contract disputes have suffered adverse political consequences.

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

Contract Dispute Resolution, Strikes, and Lockouts

Summary and Future of Labour

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Exam 11: Public Sector Labour Relations

Which of the following is correct regarding alternative contract dispute resolution mechanisms in the public sector:

The public sector is composed of:

The legislative framework for labour relations in the public sector is fragmented.

Identify three reasons why collective bargaining rights were provided to employees in the private sector before most employees in the public sector.

Which of the following provided all public sector employees the right to unionize:

Which of the following is correct:

Federally regulated employees in the public sector did not have the right to unionize until

The Public Service Labour Relations Act provides that:

When interest arbitration, an unrestricted strike, and a controlled strike are compared which of the following is correct:

Employers in the public sector have the same authority and priorities as employers in the private sector.

Teachers have the right to strike in all provinces.

Outline three reasons for the importance of the public sector.

Explain the difference in the "bottom line" between the public and private sectors and elaborate on the significance of this difference for unions and employers.

Provincial government employees were granted the right to unionize in the Public Service Staff Relations Act.

What percentage of the Canadian labour force works in the public sector:

Interest arbitration may lead to higher increases in compensation than increases obtained in bargaining where the strike is the final dispute resolution mechanism.

A potential problem with the designated or controlled strike is that the union and employer may not be able to agree on the employees who should be deemed essential.

Explain three distinctive features of labour relations in the public sector.

Which of the following is a potential advantage of a designated strike:

Most governments that have relied upon back-to-work legislation to resolve public sector contract disputes have suffered adverse political consequences.

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

Contract Dispute Resolution, Strikes, and Lockouts

Summary and Future of Labour

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