Question 1

All unions have supported the NDP.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Define and explain three functions of a local union.

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Question 3

Outline the key points in the development of Canadian unions from the formation of the first unions to the present

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Question 4

More than 70% of union members have a university degree.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The American Federation of Labour,which influenced the development of unions in Canada in the late 1800s and early 1900s had a philosophy of:

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A)  industrial unionism 
B)  business unionism 
C)  political involvement 
D)  radical unionism 
E)  social unionism

Question 6

In the late 1800s and early 1900s international unions dominated the Canadian labour movement.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The first unions formed in Canada were local organizations of craft workers.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is not a function of a national or international union:

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A)  dealing with jurisdictional disputes 
B)  organizing workers 
C)  assisting locals with contract negotiation 
D)  assisting locals with grievances 
E)  providing education and training

Question 9

Discuss the following statement: "The local union is the fundamental unit of union organization."

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Question 10

Which of the following contributed to the establishment of collective bargaining rights in PC 1003?

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A)  the establishment of the CCF, a political party supporting unions 
B)  labour legislation that provided for collective bargaining rights in the United States 
C)  employer demands for the reform of labour relations legislation 
D)  a and b 
E)  a, b, c

Question 11

Which of the following are the primary methods that could be used by a union to improve employee's terms and conditions of work?

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A)  court action 
B)  contract negotiation 
C)  political activity 
D)  public relations 
E)  grievances and arbitration

Question 12

Describe the structure,governance and functions,of the following:a. a local union b. a national union c. the Canadian Labour Congress

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Question 13

Labour Councils are involved in charity work in their communities.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following is correct regarding the Winnipeg general strike:

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A)  It failed to establish a foundation for more radical union action in Canada. 
B)  It led to the establishment of collective bargaining rights in Canada. 
C)  It involved only workers in the metal trades seeking union recognition and wage increases. 
D)  It was an illustration of a peaceful work sto

Question 15

Define and describe four functions of a national union.

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Question 16

The structure of unions in Canada can best be described as:

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A)  fragmented 
B)  unitary 
C)  centralized 
D)  controlled by the Canadian Labour Congress 
E)  determined by international unions

Question 17

Union density has declined in the United States more than in Canada in part because the legal environment is less favourable to unions in the United States.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Discuss three objectives of unions,and for each objective referred to elaborate on two methods that could be used to achieve the objective.

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Question 19

Employees in Canada did not have the legal right to join a union until the Wagner Act of 1935.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Union density has declined more dramatically in the United States than in Canada because:

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A)  the economic environment is less favourable in the United States. 
B)  U.S. employees do not seek unionization as much as Canadian employees do. 
C)  right to work legislation in the U.S. requires the compulsory deduction of union dues. 
D)  labour relations legislation is enforced more quickly in the United States. 
E)  the political environment is less favourable for unions in the United States.

Exam 3: Unions: Objectives, Processes, Structure, and History

All unions have supported the NDP.

Define and explain three functions of a local union.

Outline the key points in the development of Canadian unions from the formation of the first unions to the present

More than 70% of union members have a university degree.

The American Federation of Labour,which influenced the development of unions in Canada in the late 1800s and early 1900s had a philosophy of:

In the late 1800s and early 1900s international unions dominated the Canadian labour movement.

The first unions formed in Canada were local organizations of craft workers.

Which of the following is not a function of a national or international union:

Discuss the following statement: "The local union is the fundamental unit of union organization."

Which of the following contributed to the establishment of collective bargaining rights in PC 1003?

Which of the following are the primary methods that could be used by a union to improve employee's terms and conditions of work?

Describe the structure,governance and functions,of the following:a. a local union b. a national union c. the Canadian Labour Congress

Labour Councils are involved in charity work in their communities.

Which of the following is correct regarding the Winnipeg general strike:

Define and describe four functions of a national union.

The structure of unions in Canada can best be described as:

Union density has declined in the United States more than in Canada in part because the legal environment is less favourable to unions in the United States.

Discuss three objectives of unions,and for each objective referred to elaborate on two methods that could be used to achieve the objective.

Employees in Canada did not have the legal right to join a union until the Wagner Act of 1935.

Union density has declined more dramatically in the United States than in Canada because: