Question 1

The Landrum-Griffin Act of 1959 was passed to address the public outcry over the misuse of union funds and corruption in the labor movement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

MATCHING KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
-An unauthorized and illegal strike that occurs during the terms of an existing contract.

Accepted Answer

A) Fact-finding 
B) Wagner Act 
C) Dues checkoff 
D) Lockout 
E) Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS)
F)Open shop
G)Maintenance of membership
H)Union security arrangements
I)Railway Labor Act
J)Wildcat strike
K)National Labor Relations Board (NLR
B) 
L)Agency shop
M)Right to work laws
N)Grievance procedure
O)Authorization card

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT an impasse-resolution technique?

Accepted Answer

A) Conciliation 
B) Mediation 
C) Lockout 
D) Fact-finding 
E) Interest arbitration

Question 4

MATCHING KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
-Labor contract provisions designed to attract and retain dues-paying members.

Accepted Answer

A) Fact-finding 
B) Wagner Act 
C) Dues checkoff 
D) Lockout 
E) Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS)
F)Open shop
G)Maintenance of membership
H)Union security arrangements
I)Railway Labor Act
J)Wildcat strike
K)National Labor Relations Board (NLR
B) 
L)Agency shop
M)Right to work laws
N)Grievance procedure
O)Authorization card

Question 5

________ require parties in public-sector labor relations to make public their negotiations.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ require parties in public-sector labor relations...

Question 6

The __________ Act was introduced to protect union members from corruption within the union.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The __________ Act was introduced to protect...

Question 7

MATCHING KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
-The technique whereby a neutral third party conducts a hearing to gather evidence and testimony from the parties regarding the differences between them.

Accepted Answer

A) Fact-finding 
B) Wagner Act 
C) Dues checkoff 
D) Lockout 
E) Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS)
F)Open shop
G)Maintenance of membership
H)Union security arrangements
I)Railway Labor Act
J)Wildcat strike
K)National Labor Relations Board (NLR
B) 
L)Agency shop
M)Right to work laws
N)Grievance procedure
O)Authorization card

Question 8

Which of the following sectors has the LOWEST union membership?

Accepted Answer

A) Agriculture 
B) Mining 
C) Manufacturing 
D) Transportation 
E) Construction

Question 9

MATCHING KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
-Workers can organize and bargain collectively, but mandatory dispute resolution procedures are in place to prevent strikes.

Accepted Answer

A) Fact-finding 
B) Wagner Act 
C) Dues checkoff 
D) Lockout 
E) Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS)
F)Open shop
G)Maintenance of membership
H)Union security arrangements
I)Railway Labor Act
J)Wildcat strike
K)National Labor Relations Board (NLR
B) 
L)Agency shop
M)Right to work laws
N)Grievance procedure
O)Authorization card

Question 10

MATCHING KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
-A situation in labor-management negotiations whereby management prevents union members from returning to work.

Accepted Answer

A) Fact-finding 
B) Wagner Act 
C) Dues checkoff 
D) Lockout 
E) Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS)
F)Open shop
G)Maintenance of membership
H)Union security arrangements
I)Railway Labor Act
J)Wildcat strike
K)National Labor Relations Board (NLR
B) 
L)Agency shop
M)Right to work laws
N)Grievance procedure
O)Authorization card

Question 11

What is currently the overall unionization rate in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A) 7% 
B) 11% 
C) 17% 
D) 25% 
E) 37%

Question 12

Which is NOT true of lockouts?

Accepted Answer

A) They are initiated by employers. 
B) Employees are denied access to their jobs. 
C) They are similar to wildcat strikes. 
D) Employers may hire replacement workers. 
E) The goal is to end a disagreement.

Question 13

What proportion of signed authorization cards must the union secure to have a union election at a work site?

Accepted Answer

A) At least 20% 
B) At least 30% 
C) At least 40% 
D) At least 50% 
E) At least 60%

Question 14

________ is a card signed by prospective union members indicating that they are interested in having a union election held at their work site.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is a card signed by prospective...

Question 15

Employees wishing to hold a union certification election must first collect ________________ signed by at least 30 percent of potential members.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Employees wishing to hold a union certification...

Question 16

Which of the following was the most influential labor relations law in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A) Railway Labor Act 
B) Landrum-Griffin Act 
C) Civil Service Reform Act 
D) Wagner Act 
E) Executive Order 10988

Question 17

MATCHING KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
-This act gave employees the right to form and join unions and to engage in collective bargaining.

Accepted Answer

A) Fact-finding 
B) Wagner Act 
C) Dues checkoff 
D) Lockout 
E) Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS)
F)Open shop
G)Maintenance of membership
H)Union security arrangements
I)Railway Labor Act
J)Wildcat strike
K)National Labor Relations Board (NLR
B) 
L)Agency shop
M)Right to work laws
N)Grievance procedure
O)Authorization card

Question 18

Greater job security is one reason an employee may wish to join a union.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Myles, a machinist, tried to organize a union at his employer.A year and a half ago a vote rejected unionization.Now he has secured authorization cards signed by 100 of the 200 workers.What else does he need to do before having another union election?

Accepted Answer

A) Get additional signatures.At least 75% of employees must sign authorization cards before an election will be held. 
B) Get signatures on the right form.Representation certification preference, not authorization, is the form required by the NLRB before elections. 
C) Petition NLRB for an election. 
D) Wait.NLRB will hold an election only once every other year. 
E) Apply to the national printing union for recognition.

Question 20

Rhonda is a supervisor in the plastics manufacturing area.When a grievance is filed against her, what should she do first?

Accepted Answer

A)  Talk to the grievance committee. 
B)  Check the authorization cards. 
C)  Forward the complaint to her supervisor. 
D) 	Resist a strike. 
E) 	Try to reach a settlement with the employee and the union steward.

Exam 13: Understanding Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining

The Landrum-Griffin Act of 1959 was passed to address the public outcry over the misuse of union funds and corruption in the labor movement.

MATCHING KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS -An unauthorized and illegal strike that occurs during the terms of an existing contract.

Which of the following is NOT an impasse-resolution technique?

MATCHING KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS -Labor contract provisions designed to attract and retain dues-paying members.

________ require parties in public-sector labor relations to make public their negotiations.

The __________ Act was introduced to protect union members from corruption within the union.

MATCHING KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS -The technique whereby a neutral third party conducts a hearing to gather evidence and testimony from the parties regarding the differences between them.

Which of the following sectors has the LOWEST union membership?

MATCHING KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS -Workers can organize and bargain collectively, but mandatory dispute resolution procedures are in place to prevent strikes.

MATCHING KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS -A situation in labor-management negotiations whereby management prevents union members from returning to work.

What is currently the overall unionization rate in the United States?

Which is NOT true of lockouts?

What proportion of signed authorization cards must the union secure to have a union election at a work site?

________ is a card signed by prospective union members indicating that they are interested in having a union election held at their work site.

Employees wishing to hold a union certification election must first collect ________________ signed by at least 30 percent of potential members.

Which of the following was the most influential labor relations law in the United States?

MATCHING KEY TERMS AND DEFINITIONS -This act gave employees the right to form and join unions and to engage in collective bargaining.

Greater job security is one reason an employee may wish to join a union.

Myles, a machinist, tried to organize a union at his employer.A year and a half ago a vote rejected unionization.Now he has secured authorization cards signed by 100 of the 200 workers.What else does he need to do before having another union election?

Rhonda is a supervisor in the plastics manufacturing area.When a grievance is filed against her, what should she do first?