Question 1

Many millennials in the "gig" economy are looking at unions as a possible source of stability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The labour relations board is a department within Human Resources Development Canada.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

To avoid potentially critical situations, different arbitration methods are used to resolve collective-bargaining deadlocks in the public sector. Which of the following is an arbitration method?

Accepted Answer

A)  mediation 
B)  mandatory grievance resolution 
C)  rights arbitration 
D)  compulsory binding arbitration

Question 4

What legislative act exempted unions from charges of criminal conspiracy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Trades Unions Act 
B)  The Wagner Act 
C)  Canada's Labour Act 
D)  Union Relations Act

Question 5

An example of an unfair labour process is an employer making unilateral changes to employee working conditions during a certification campaign.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Strikes account for a large portion of total workdays lost each year.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What is the main reason for employees to join a union?

Accepted Answer

A)  Union membership is a status symbol in Canada. 
B)  It is a way to achieve results they cannot achieve individually in the workplace. 
C)  Labour regulations mandate union membership in all industrialized organizations. 
D)  Unions help individuals to fulfil their political ambitions.

Question 8

The XYZ Corporation would be exercising its residual rights by unilaterally setting the price for the firm's products.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

There is no requirement that the parties actually sign the collective agreement if they come to an agreement. They simply must come to an agreement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

One of the primary functions of a union is to negotiate the collective agreement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A mechanism to renew or establish a new collective agreement for parties is referred to as rights arbitration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What is one of the responsibilities of a business agent?

Accepted Answer

A)  to note unfair labour practices 
B)  to resolve grievances that cannot be settled by the union stewards 
C)  to renew union membership cards 
D)  to terminate union bargaining rights

Question 13

Explain the steps in the collective bargaining process.

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

What type of unions are the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers classified as?

Accepted Answer

A)  apprenticeship 
B)  industrial 
C)  craft 
D)  mixed

Question 15

A formal procedure that provides for the union to represent members and non-members in processing a grievance is known as a grievance process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Employees cite favouritism shown by managers as a major reason for joining unions. In which HR areas are employees particularly sensitive to favouritism?

Accepted Answer

A)  promotions and wage increases 
B)  training and development opportunities 
C)  rewards and recognition 
D)  transfers and promotions

Question 17

Interest-based bargaining is based on the identification and resolution of mutual interests rather than the resolution of specific bargaining demands.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

When an employer has part of its operations conducted by another employer, it is engaged in outsourcing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Employee associations may function in the same way as unions, being just as aggressive in organizing and representing their members.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Yolanda is an electrician in a medium-sized manufacturing company. While the company's revenues and staffing levels have increased steadily over the past three years, none of the skilled labourers have received a wage increase during this time. She has discussed this issue with her colleagues and her supervisor; however, nothing ever changes. What can Yolanda consider in order to improve everyone's situation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Look for a new position outside the company. 
B)  Refrain from complaining to her peers. 
C)  Start the process to form a union. 
D)  Stop criticizing her employer with the supervisor.

Exam 10: Understanding Labour Relations and Collective Bargaining

Many millennials in the "gig" economy are looking at unions as a possible source of stability.

The labour relations board is a department within Human Resources Development Canada.

To avoid potentially critical situations, different arbitration methods are used to resolve collective-bargaining deadlocks in the public sector. Which of the following is an arbitration method?

What legislative act exempted unions from charges of criminal conspiracy?

An example of an unfair labour process is an employer making unilateral changes to employee working conditions during a certification campaign.

Strikes account for a large portion of total workdays lost each year.

What is the main reason for employees to join a union?

The XYZ Corporation would be exercising its residual rights by unilaterally setting the price for the firm's products.

There is no requirement that the parties actually sign the collective agreement if they come to an agreement. They simply must come to an agreement.

One of the primary functions of a union is to negotiate the collective agreement.

A mechanism to renew or establish a new collective agreement for parties is referred to as rights arbitration.

What is one of the responsibilities of a business agent?

Explain the steps in the collective bargaining process.

What type of unions are the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers classified as?

A formal procedure that provides for the union to represent members and non-members in processing a grievance is known as a grievance process.

Employees cite favouritism shown by managers as a major reason for joining unions. In which HR areas are employees particularly sensitive to favouritism?

Interest-based bargaining is based on the identification and resolution of mutual interests rather than the resolution of specific bargaining demands.

When an employer has part of its operations conducted by another employer, it is engaged in outsourcing.

Employee associations may function in the same way as unions, being just as aggressive in organizing and representing their members.