Question 1

During a union organizing campaign, the organizer will schedule an initial union meeting to attract more supporters.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which group begins most union organizing campaigns?

Accepted Answer

A)  employees 
B)  union organizers 
C)  rival unions 
D)  the CLC organizing department

Question 3

Most local unions receive some financial support from the Canadian Labour Congress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Briefly describe the five steps in the organization process.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Briefly describe the five steps in the...

Question 5

Federal civil servants have bargaining rights, including the right to strike and the right to bargain for wages, hours, and working conditions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The right of management to select production equipment and procedures is an example of defined right.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

If the ability of the employer to continue operations during a strike is great, how likely is it that the union will finally win on its strike issues?

Accepted Answer

A)  about the same 
B)  no impact on likelihood 
C)  less likely 
D)  more likely

Question 8

The umbrella organization that unions have formed in Canada is called the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The textile workers at a local company have had a stressful weekend. Their union has been engaged in contract negotiations for the past 72 hours. When those on the 6 A.m. shift arrive at the factory the doors are chained and they cannot get in. What is this situation called?

Accepted Answer

A)  walk-out 
B)  lock-out 
C)  deadlock 
D)  slowdown

Question 10

In which situation are prehearing votes held?

Accepted Answer

A)  when the union has a great deal of support early in the campaign 
B)  if the potential bargaining unit members petition the labour relations board to hold such an election 
C)  when the union wants a secret ballot election right away 
D)  if there is evidence of irregularities

Question 11

A manager is preparing an arbitration case involving the dismissal of her employee. According to one study in your text, what should she do to prevent the arbitrator from overturning the case?

Accepted Answer

A)  Select the arbitrator based on the type of prior cases handled. 
B)  Make sure the evidence supports the charge of wrongdoing. 
C)  Determine whether the case is timely under the contract. 
D)  Prepare her case based upon leading arbitration cases of this nature.

Question 12

More than 85% of public sector employees are unionized.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which unionization process is relatively rare except in the construction industry?

Accepted Answer

A)  certification based on majority vote 
B)  certification without a representation vote 
C)  voluntary recognition 
D)  a prehearing vote

Question 14

What was the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) established to do about the Canada Labour Code?

Accepted Answer

A)  supersede it 
B)  replace it 
C)  enforce it 
D)  police it

Question 15

Large national unions, such as the Canadian Auto Workers, have formal organizing departments to identify organizing opportunities and launch organizing campaigns.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Explain the steps that make up a grievance procedure in a typical collective agreement.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Explain the steps that make up a...

Question 17

The grievance process is unique to each individual's collective bargaining relationship and is not required under Canadian labour relations codes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

What is the employer required to do once a bargaining unit becomes certified?

Accepted Answer

A)  sign a collective agreement 
B)  deduct union dues from the employees' pay cheques 
C)  begin negotiations leading toward a collective agreement 
D)  notify employees of the bargaining relationship

Question 19

Union leaders occupy positions of power within their organizations; therefore, they cannot be removed from office even if they ignore the demands of union members.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Provincial governments have given public employees the right to strike.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 10: Understanding Labour Relations and Collective Bargaining

During a union organizing campaign, the organizer will schedule an initial union meeting to attract more supporters.

Which group begins most union organizing campaigns?

Most local unions receive some financial support from the Canadian Labour Congress.

Briefly describe the five steps in the organization process.

Federal civil servants have bargaining rights, including the right to strike and the right to bargain for wages, hours, and working conditions.

The right of management to select production equipment and procedures is an example of defined right.

If the ability of the employer to continue operations during a strike is great, how likely is it that the union will finally win on its strike issues?

The umbrella organization that unions have formed in Canada is called the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC).

The textile workers at a local company have had a stressful weekend. Their union has been engaged in contract negotiations for the past 72 hours. When those on the 6 A.m. shift arrive at the factory the doors are chained and they cannot get in. What is this situation called?

In which situation are prehearing votes held?

A manager is preparing an arbitration case involving the dismissal of her employee. According to one study in your text, what should she do to prevent the arbitrator from overturning the case?

More than 85% of public sector employees are unionized.

Which unionization process is relatively rare except in the construction industry?

What was the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) established to do about the Canada Labour Code?

Large national unions, such as the Canadian Auto Workers, have formal organizing departments to identify organizing opportunities and launch organizing campaigns.

Explain the steps that make up a grievance procedure in a typical collective agreement.

The grievance process is unique to each individual's collective bargaining relationship and is not required under Canadian labour relations codes.

What is the employer required to do once a bargaining unit becomes certified?

Union leaders occupy positions of power within their organizations; therefore, they cannot be removed from office even if they ignore the demands of union members.

Provincial governments have given public employees the right to strike.