Question 1

Which of the following is the least likely to cause a strike:

Accepted Answer

A) inexperienced negotiators 
B) conflict within the union bargaining team 
C) hostility between employer and union negotiators 
D) provisions for the reopening of contract negotiations during the term of an agreement 
E) differences in information between union and employer negotiators 
A) inexperienced negotiators 
B) conflict within the union bargaining team 
C) hostility between employer and union negotiators 
D) provisions for the reopening of contract negotiations during the term of an agreement 
E) differences in information between union and employer negotiators

Question 2

For a strike to be legal the union members in the bargaining unit must approve the strike by a secret ballot vote.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following is correct:

Accepted Answer

A) A vote is not required to authorize a strike unless the union's constitution requires a vote. 
B) In a vote to authorize a strike only union members in the bargaining unit are allowed to vote. 
C) Secondary picketing is never allowed. 
D) At least one study has established that the grievance rate is higher for employees who are not allowed to strike. 
E) The strike rate has been stable over time. 
A) A vote is not required to authorize a strike unless the union's constitution requires a vote. 
B) In a vote to authorize a strike only union members in the bargaining unit are allowed to vote. 
C) Secondary picketing is never allowed. 
D) At least one study has established that the grievance rate is higher for employees who are not allowed to strike. 
E) The strike rate has been stable over time.

Question 4

Discuss the following statement: "Strikes may be a cause for concern; however, strikes also serve legitimate purposes."

Accepted Answer

Strikes can indeed be a cause for concer

Question 5

Which of the following is correct regarding a strike:

Accepted Answer

A) A strike vote must be held, and the strike must be approved by bargaining unit employees. 
B) A strike vote must be held, and the strike must be approved by employees in the bargaining unit who are union members. 
C) A strike cannot commence until the last three months of an expiring collective agreement. 
D) A strike notice is required in all jurisdictions. 
E) a and d 
A) A strike vote must be held, and the strike must be approved by bargaining unit employees. 
B) A strike vote must be held, and the strike must be approved by employees in the bargaining unit who are union members. 
C) A strike cannot commence until the last three months of an expiring collective agreement. 
D) A strike notice is required in all jurisdictions. 
E) a and d

Question 6

In the private sector direct bargaining between the union and employer has resulted in a collective agreement in approximately half of negotiations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A union may legally strike if:

Accepted Answer

A) the employer does not comply with an order of an arbitrator 
B) the employer refuses to implement a safety program 
C) other requirements for a strike have been met and any collective agreement has expired 
D) the employer has contracted out work in contravention of the collective agreement 
E) the employer has established an unreasonable rule or policy. 
A) the employer does not comply with an order of an arbitrator 
B) the employer refuses to implement a safety program 
C) other requirements for a strike have been met and any collective agreement has expired 
D) the employer has contracted out work in contravention of the collective agreement 
E) the employer has established an unreasonable rule or policy.

Question 8

A union and an employer have not been able to negotiate a collective agreement.The contract terms will be settled by each party presenting an offer to a neutral third party who will choose the terms proposed by one of the parties.This illustrates:

Accepted Answer

A) fact-finding 
B) mediation 
C) item-by-item final offer selection 
D) total package final offer selection 
E) mediation-arbitration 
A) fact-finding 
B) mediation 
C) item-by-item final offer selection 
D) total package final offer selection 
E) mediation-arbitration

Question 9

Which of the following is a strike:

Accepted Answer

A) employee A refusing to work 
B) employees B and C continuing to work but acting together to restrict output 
C) employees D and E picketing the employer's premises during non-work hours 
D) a and b 
E) a, b, and c 
A) employee A refusing to work 
B) employees B and C continuing to work but acting together to restrict output 
C) employees D and E picketing the employer's premises during non-work hours 
D) a and b 
E) a, b, and c

Question 10

Explain and differentiate between conciliation, mediation, and arbitration.

Accepted Answer

Conciliation, mediation, and arbitration

Question 11

Which the following is correct:

Accepted Answer

A) Prohibiting strikes may lead to alternative forms of employee protest. 
B) The majority of contract negotiations involve a strike. 
C) A strike means that employees refuse to enter the employer's premises. 
D) The definition of strike is the same in all jurisdictions. 
E) A work to rule campaign has no connection with a strike. 
A) Prohibiting strikes may lead to alternative forms of employee protest. 
B) The majority of contract negotiations involve a strike. 
C) A strike means that employees refuse to enter the employer's premises. 
D) The definition of strike is the same in all jurisdictions. 
E) A work to rule campaign has no connection with a strike.

Question 12

Describe two potential advantages and two potential disadvantages of final offer selection.

Accepted Answer

Final offer selection is a negotiation s

Question 13

Final offer selection is a form of arbitration that should encourage the parties to negotiate a collective agreement without third party assistance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

In the event of a strike, which of the following is correct:

Accepted Answer

A) Employees can prohibit entry to the premises by picketing. 
B) Employees cannot picket at a location other than their workplace. 
C) Striking employees cannot work for other employers. 
D) The employer is allowed to use replacement workers in most jurisdictions. 
E) Employees will receive strike pay from the union equivalent to their regular rate of pay. 
A) Employees can prohibit entry to the premises by picketing. 
B) Employees cannot picket at a location other than their workplace. 
C) Striking employees cannot work for other employers. 
D) The employer is allowed to use replacement workers in most jurisdictions. 
E) Employees will receive strike pay from the union equivalent to their regular rate of pay.

Question 15

The law allows picketing for the purpose of:

Accepted Answer

A) preventing customers from entering the employer's property 
B) preventing suppliers from entering the employer's property 
C) providing information to the public 
D) preventing employees from entering the employer's property 
E) c and d 
A) preventing customers from entering the employer's property 
B) preventing suppliers from entering the employer's property 
C) providing information to the public 
D) preventing employees from entering the employer's property 
E) c and d

Question 16

The narcotic effect is a potential problem in interest arbitration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Before there can be a legal strike which of the following is/are required:

Accepted Answer

A) a strike vote 
B) the expiration of any current collective agreement 
C) a vote on the employer's last offer 
D) a and b 
E) b and c 
A) a strike vote 
B) the expiration of any current collective agreement 
C) a vote on the employer's last offer 
D) a and b 
E) b and c

Question 18

Final offer selection is the form of arbitration preferred by unions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A conciliation board has representatives from the union, the employer, and the government.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A mediator may help the parties reach a collective agreement by suggesting new alternatives they have not previously considered.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following is the least likely to cause a strike:

For a strike to be legal the union members in the bargaining unit must approve the strike by a secret ballot vote.

Which of the following is correct:

Discuss the following statement: "Strikes may be a cause for concern; however, strikes also serve legitimate purposes."

Which of the following is correct regarding a strike:

In the private sector direct bargaining between the union and employer has resulted in a collective agreement in approximately half of negotiations.

A union may legally strike if:

A union and an employer have not been able to negotiate a collective agreement.The contract terms will be settled by each party presenting an offer to a neutral third party who will choose the terms proposed by one of the parties.This illustrates:

Which of the following is a strike:

Explain and differentiate between conciliation, mediation, and arbitration.

Which the following is correct:

Describe two potential advantages and two potential disadvantages of final offer selection.

Final offer selection is a form of arbitration that should encourage the parties to negotiate a collective agreement without third party assistance.

In the event of a strike, which of the following is correct:

The law allows picketing for the purpose of:

The narcotic effect is a potential problem in interest arbitration.

Before there can be a legal strike which of the following is/are required:

Final offer selection is the form of arbitration preferred by unions.

A conciliation board has representatives from the union, the employer, and the government.

A mediator may help the parties reach a collective agreement by suggesting new alternatives they have not previously considered.

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

Public Sector Labour Relations

Summary and Future of Labour

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Exam 10: Contract Dispute Resolution, Strikes, and Lockouts

Which of the following is the least likely to cause a strike:

For a strike to be legal the union members in the bargaining unit must approve the strike by a secret ballot vote.

Which of the following is correct:

Discuss the following statement: "Strikes may be a cause for concern; however, strikes also serve legitimate purposes."

Which of the following is correct regarding a strike:

In the private sector direct bargaining between the union and employer has resulted in a collective agreement in approximately half of negotiations.

A union may legally strike if:

A union and an employer have not been able to negotiate a collective agreement.The contract terms will be settled by each party presenting an offer to a neutral third party who will choose the terms proposed by one of the parties.This illustrates:

Which of the following is a strike:

Explain and differentiate between conciliation, mediation, and arbitration.

Which the following is correct:

Describe two potential advantages and two potential disadvantages of final offer selection.

Final offer selection is a form of arbitration that should encourage the parties to negotiate a collective agreement without third party assistance.

In the event of a strike, which of the following is correct:

The law allows picketing for the purpose of:

The narcotic effect is a potential problem in interest arbitration.

Before there can be a legal strike which of the following is/are required:

Final offer selection is the form of arbitration preferred by unions.

A conciliation board has representatives from the union, the employer, and the government.

A mediator may help the parties reach a collective agreement by suggesting new alternatives they have not previously considered.

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

Public Sector Labour Relations

Summary and Future of Labour

Filters