Question 1

Which of the following is a method used by government to achieve its objectives:

Accepted Answer

A) back-to-strike legislation 
B) inflationary pressure 
C) non-monetary policy 
D) maintaining office 
E) employment standards legislation 
A) back-to-strike legislation 
B) inflationary pressure 
C) non-monetary policy 
D) maintaining office 
E) employment standards legislation E

Question 2

The government is an actor in labour relations.Describe four ways that the government could affect the labour relations system.

Accepted Answer

1. Legislation: The government can pass laws and regulations that directly impact labour relations, such as setting minimum wage, working hour limits, and workplace safety standards. These laws can shape the overall framework within which employers and employees negotiate and interact.

2. Mediation and arbitration: The government can provide mediation and arbitration services to help resolve disputes between employers and employees. This can help prevent strikes and lockouts, and ensure that labour disputes are resolved in a fair and timely manner.

3. Enforcement of labour laws: The government is responsible for enforcing labour laws and regulations, such as ensuring that employers comply with minimum wage laws and workplace safety standards. This can help protect the rights of workers and ensure a level playing field for all parties involved in labour relations.

4. Economic policies: The government's economic policies, such as taxation, trade, and fiscal policies, can have a significant impact on the labour market and labour relations. For example, policies that promote job creation and economic growth can lead to more bargaining power for workers, while policies that prioritize business interests may weaken the position of labour unions and workers.

Overall, the government plays a crucial role in shaping the labour relations system through its legislative, regulatory, enforcement, and economic policies. Its actions can have a profound impact on the balance of power between employers and employees, as well as the overall functioning of the labour market.

Question 3

A collective agreement between a union and an employer does not provide for leave to care for seriously ill family members.During the term of the collective agreement the government has passed legislation that provides employees a leave to care for seriously ill family members.Which of the following is correct:

Accepted Answer

A) Employees will be entitled to the leave when the current collective agreement expires 
B) Employees will be entitled to the leave when it is included in the next collective agreement 
C) Employees will be not be entitled to the leave if is not included in the next collective agreement 
D) Employees are entitled to the leave when the legislation is enacted 
E) Employees are entitled to the leave if the union and the employer amend the existing collective agreement 
A) Employees will be entitled to the leave when the current collective agreement expires 
B) Employees will be entitled to the leave when it is included in the next collective agreement 
C) Employees will be not be entitled to the leave if is not included in the next collective agreement 
D) Employees are entitled to the leave when the legislation is enacted 
E) Employees are entitled to the leave if the union and the employer amend the existing collective agreement D

Question 4

Labour Relations Boards process union applications to represent employee.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following is correct with regard to employment standards legislation:

Accepted Answer

A) All employees are covered by the legislation 
B) There are problems with the enforcement of the legislation 
C) Standards are set at high levels that employers cannot afford 
D) It only protects provincially regulated employees 
E) It only protects federally regulated employees 
A) All employees are covered by the legislation 
B) There are problems with the enforcement of the legislation 
C) Standards are set at high levels that employers cannot afford 
D) It only protects provincially regulated employees 
E) It only protects federally regulated employees

Question 6

Arbitrators resolve disputes between unions and employers by hearing evidence and rendering a final and binding decision.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Arbitrators process applications to terminate a union's bargaining rights.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is correct regarding government regulation of labour relations processes:

Accepted Answer

A) The primary method governments use is employment standards legislation 
B) Governments only regulate union organizing 
C) Governments regulate contract negotiation by imposing a duty to bargain in good faith 
D) Labour relations legislation requires disputes relating to union organizing to be referred to arbitration 
E) Labour relations legislation requires disputes relating to contract negotiation to be referred to arbitration. 
A) The primary method governments use is employment standards legislation 
B) Governments only regulate union organizing 
C) Governments regulate contract negotiation by imposing a duty to bargain in good faith 
D) Labour relations legislation requires disputes relating to union organizing to be referred to arbitration 
E) Labour relations legislation requires disputes relating to contract negotiation to be referred to arbitration.

Question 9

Which of the following is correct:

Accepted Answer

A) There is no way to legally challenge or review an arbitrator's decision 
B) Generally, unions and employers accept an arbitrator's recommendations 
C) Arbitration is a way to resolve disputes between unions and employers without a work stoppage 
D) The majority of arbitration decisions are reviewed in the courts 
E) A formal hearing is not required before an arbitrator renders a decision 
A) There is no way to legally challenge or review an arbitrator's decision 
B) Generally, unions and employers accept an arbitrator's recommendations 
C) Arbitration is a way to resolve disputes between unions and employers without a work stoppage 
D) The majority of arbitration decisions are reviewed in the courts 
E) A formal hearing is not required before an arbitrator renders a decision

Question 10

Government processes or methods that affect labour relations include contract negotiation and protection of the public interest.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Labour Relations Boards are a part of the federal government.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Governments become involved in labour relations in order to regulate outcomes and processes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The government's role in labour relations has been described as a:

Accepted Answer

A) regulator 
B) participant 
C) watchdog 
D) a, b, and c 
E) a and b 
A) regulator 
B) participant 
C) watchdog 
D) a, b, and c 
E) a and b

Question 14

Governments are actors in the labour relations system because they:

Accepted Answer

A) regulate labour relations processes 
B) regulate labour relations outcomes 
C) protect the public interest 
D) a, b, and c 
E) a and c 
A) regulate labour relations processes 
B) regulate labour relations outcomes 
C) protect the public interest 
D) a, b, and c 
E) a and c

Question 15

Labour Relations Boards are responsible for assisting locals with contract negotiation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Labour relations legislation provides rules regarding a union obtaining the right to represent employees, and regulates the rights of employers during a union organizing campaign.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Labour Relations Board members are:

Accepted Answer

A) appointed by unions and employers 
B) elected by unions and employers 
C) appointed by government 
D) all neutral 
E) c and d 
A) appointed by unions and employers 
B) elected by unions and employers 
C) appointed by government 
D) all neutral 
E) c and d

Question 18

Governments provide assistance to unions and employers by:

Accepted Answer

A) paying the cost of arbitration 
B) providing education and training programs 
C) providing conciliation and mediation services 
D) b and c 
E) funding labour federations 
A) paying the cost of arbitration 
B) providing education and training programs 
C) providing conciliation and mediation services 
D) b and c 
E) funding labour federations

Question 19

Labour relations disputes such as unfair labour practice complaints are referred to Labour Relations Boards in Canada.In the United States some disputes are referred to the court system.The result of this that:

Accepted Answer

A) disputes are resolved faster in Canada 
B) disputes are resolved by a body with more expertise in the U.S 
C) dispute resolution is more costly in Canada 
D) disputes are resolved faster in the U.S 
E) none of the above, there are no differences between the two countries 
A) disputes are resolved faster in Canada 
B) disputes are resolved by a body with more expertise in the U.S 
C) dispute resolution is more costly in Canada 
D) disputes are resolved faster in the U.S 
E) none of the above, there are no differences between the two countries

Question 20

Labour Relations Boards have responsibility for which of the following:

Accepted Answer

A) dealing with wrongful dismissal suits brought by terminated employees 
B) dealing with employment standards complaints filed by employees 
C) dealing with applications for certification 
D) a, b, and c 
E) b and c 
A) dealing with wrongful dismissal suits brought by terminated employees 
B) dealing with employment standards complaints filed by employees 
C) dealing with applications for certification 
D) a, b, and c 
E) b and c

Which of the following is a method used by government to achieve its objectives:

The government is an actor in labour relations.Describe four ways that the government could affect the labour relations system.

Labour Relations Boards process union applications to represent employee.

Which of the following is correct with regard to employment standards legislation:

Arbitrators resolve disputes between unions and employers by hearing evidence and rendering a final and binding decision.

Arbitrators process applications to terminate a union's bargaining rights.

Which of the following is correct regarding government regulation of labour relations processes:

Which of the following is correct:

Government processes or methods that affect labour relations include contract negotiation and protection of the public interest.

Labour Relations Boards are a part of the federal government.

Governments become involved in labour relations in order to regulate outcomes and processes.

The government's role in labour relations has been described as a:

Governments are actors in the labour relations system because they:

Labour Relations Boards are responsible for assisting locals with contract negotiation.

Labour relations legislation provides rules regarding a union obtaining the right to represent employees, and regulates the rights of employers during a union organizing campaign.

Labour Relations Board members are:

Governments provide assistance to unions and employers by:

Labour relations disputes such as unfair labour practice complaints are referred to Labour Relations Boards in Canada.In the United States some disputes are referred to the court system.The result of this that:

Labour Relations Boards have responsibility for which of the following:

Introduction to Labour Relations

The Environment

Unions: Objectives, Processes, Structure, and History

Employers: Objectives, Processes, and Strategy

Collective Bargaining Rights

The Collective Agreement

Negotiation of the Collective Agreement

Administration of the Collective Agreement

Contract Dispute Resolution, Strikes, and Lockouts

Public Sector Labour Relations

Summary and Future of Labour

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Exam 5: Governments, Labour Relations Boards, and Other Parties

Which of the following is a method used by government to achieve its objectives:

The government is an actor in labour relations.Describe four ways that the government could affect the labour relations system.

Labour Relations Boards process union applications to represent employee.

Which of the following is correct with regard to employment standards legislation:

Arbitrators resolve disputes between unions and employers by hearing evidence and rendering a final and binding decision.

Arbitrators process applications to terminate a union's bargaining rights.

Which of the following is correct regarding government regulation of labour relations processes:

Which of the following is correct:

Government processes or methods that affect labour relations include contract negotiation and protection of the public interest.

Labour Relations Boards are a part of the federal government.

Governments become involved in labour relations in order to regulate outcomes and processes.

The government's role in labour relations has been described as a:

Governments are actors in the labour relations system because they:

Labour Relations Boards are responsible for assisting locals with contract negotiation.

Labour relations legislation provides rules regarding a union obtaining the right to represent employees, and regulates the rights of employers during a union organizing campaign.

Labour Relations Board members are:

Governments provide assistance to unions and employers by:

Labour relations disputes such as unfair labour practice complaints are referred to Labour Relations Boards in Canada.In the United States some disputes are referred to the court system.The result of this that:

Labour Relations Boards have responsibility for which of the following:

Introduction to Labour Relations

The Environment

Unions: Objectives, Processes, Structure, and History

Employers: Objectives, Processes, and Strategy

Collective Bargaining Rights

The Collective Agreement

Negotiation of the Collective Agreement

Administration of the Collective Agreement

Contract Dispute Resolution, Strikes, and Lockouts

Public Sector Labour Relations

Summary and Future of Labour

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