Exam 12: Working With Labor Unions

_____ is a union strategy which encourages union supporters to apply for jobs in nonunion environments to actively work to unionize other employees when they are hired.

Almost all the 12,000 workers of an automobile factory gathered outside the plant and refused to work for five consecutive days. This strike, reflecting the union's opposition to the unfair clauses in the proposed union contract, began after negotiations on the mandatory issue of increase in wages failed. The workers were disappointed that the employer refused to meet their demand and responded to this bargaining impasse by initiating an) _____.

Debby was the only one in her team who was not informed about some major changes made in the management. Apart from that, she is observing subtle occurrences of negative bias. If she chooses to present her complaint before the authorities, which of the following grievances will her complaint get categorized under?

The Norris-LaGuardia Act of 1932 is also known as the anti-injunction bill.

Which of the following is an agreement where the worker agrees not to join a union before accepting a job?

An) _____ is an impartial third party who is selected by both parties and who ultimately makes a binding decision in the situation.

The National Labor Union can be credited with the implementation of the eight-hour workday.

_____ occurs when the employer, on behalf of the union, automatically deducts dues from union member's paychecks.

Arbitration is the final aspect of a grievance.

Discuss the Railway Labor Act of 1926.

The goal of an) _____ is to show support for the union on strike.

Which of the following acts passed in 1959 required unions to hold secret elections, submit annual financial reports, and develop standards for the expulsion of a member of the union?

By which of the following acts was the closed shop arrangement made illegal?

Trade unions were developed in Europe during the Industrial Revolution.

In the 1930s, the Knights of Labor was formed as a result of political differences in the American Federation of Labor.

An) _____ grievance deals with basic contract issues surrounding seniority or pay.

What is union salting?

Which of the following industry specific local unions falls under the AFL-CIO?