Question 1

What happens after the hearing in interest arbitration?

Accepted Answer

A)   The panel delivers an immediate decision
B)   The panel has 30 days to deliver a decision
C)   The panel will deliver a decision that the parties have to abide by
D)   The parties can appeal within 60 days C

Question 2

An advantage of using item-by-item final offer selection is that:

Accepted Answer

A)   The arbitrator can incorporate items from both parties' proposals
B)   The arbitrator gets to dictate his/her own terms of the collective agreement
C)   Both parties will always be happy with the outcome
D)   Both parties will be equally unhappy with the outcome A

Question 3

Describe the difference between grievance arbitration and interest arbitration as well as some of the different forms of interest arbitration. (Page 287-288)

Accepted Answer

In grievance arbitration, a third party determines the application or interpretation of the terms and conditions of the collective agreement. In other words, interest arbitration takes place while the collective agreement is being negotiated, and grievance arbitration is used to settle disputes that arise once the collective agreement is in place.
An important feature of interest arbitration as a method of dispute resolution is that the arbitrator's decision is binding. In a standard arbitration exercise, the arbitrator has the latitude to establish a ruling on each issue in dispute.
In final offer selection, the arbitrator is limited to choosing the last offer of either of the parties. Compromises are not permitted. There are two types of final offer selection. One is total-package final offer selection. Under this approach, each party presents the arbitrator with a total package of offers covering all the outstanding issues. The arbitrator then selects one party's total package and the selected package forms part or all of the terms and conditions of the collective agreement.
The other type is item-by-item final offer selection. Under this approach, each party submits its package of proposals and the arbitrator selects from one or the other package a proposal for each outstanding item.

Question 4

Interest arbitrators have the power to impose certain terms into the collective agreement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What provinces can establish a disputes inquiry board?

Accepted Answer

A)   Alberta and Manitoba
B)   Ontario and Manitoba
C)   Alberta and Ontario
D)   Ontario and Quebec

Question 6

What is the condition precedent to an industrial inquiry commission being appointed in British Columbia?

Accepted Answer

A)   The strike or lockout must be at least 30 days old
B)   A dispute need not actually exist but a dispute is likely to arise
C)   A strike must be 72 hours away
D)   All other forms of third-party intervention must have failed

Question 7

Describe the role of a mediator.

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

Which form of third-party intervention in the bargaining process is considered to be the most intensive?

Accepted Answer

A)   Grievance arbitration
B)   Interest arbitration
C)   Fact finding
D)   Mediation

Question 9

What is unique and interesting about Industrial Inquiry Commissions? (Page 296-297)

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

Industrial inquiry commissions are empowered to promote conditions favourable to settling disputes. What is the secondary function of the commission?

Accepted Answer

A)   To do whatever is necessary to maintain or secure labour relations stability
B)   To hear the evidence and write a binding decision
C)   To receive written submissions and impose terms of an agreement
D)   To assist the Minister in imposing an agreement

Question 11

If the parties agree in advance, the recommendations of a conciliation board can be binding.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

In the event that the report of the conciliation officer is unable to resolve the dispute, what is the next step in most Canadian jurisdictions?

Accepted Answer

A)   The appointment of a tripartite mediation board
B)   The appointment of a mediator
C)   The appointment of a tripartite conciliation board
D)   The appointment of a labour commissioner

Question 13

Which of the following parties is usually charged with appointing mediators when they are requested?

Accepted Answer

A)   The essential services council
B)   The Ministry of Labour
C)   A labour relations officer
D)   All of the above

Question 14

The main types of third-party intervention used in Canada are conciliation, mediation, and fact finding.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Who usually bears the cost of using a government-appointed mediator?

Accepted Answer

A)   Management and the union share the cost
B)   The government agency that makes the appointment
C)   A fund established under the Industrial Disputes Investigation Act
D)   The federal government's General Account

Question 16

What is the advantage of total package final offer selection?

Accepted Answer

A)   It encourages the parties to submit realistic proposals
B)   The arbitrator can pick and choose individual items from each side
C)   It is the least time consuming
D)   It creates win-loss outcomes

Question 17

Even when conciliation is voluntary, parties prefer to exhaust this process before choosing or being forced into another type of third-party intervention. Why?

Accepted Answer

A)   Other processes are more time consuming
B)   Other processes are more expensive
C)   Other processes give the parties less control over bargaining outcomes
D)   Other processes are more complex for the parties

Question 18

What was the percentage increase in wages sought by air traffic controllers in their dispute with NAV Canada?

Accepted Answer

A)   40% over 2 years
B)   40% over 3 years
C)   60% over 2 years
D)   60% over 3 years

Question 19

What are the disadvantages of the "total-package final offer selection" process?

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

Which of the following processes is not considered neutral third party intervention in the bargaining process?

Accepted Answer

A)   Mediation
B)   Parliamentary inquiry
C)   Arbitration
D)   Conciliation

Exam 10: Third-Party Intervention During Negotiations

What happens after the hearing in interest arbitration?

An advantage of using item-by-item final offer selection is that:

Describe the difference between grievance arbitration and interest arbitration as well as some of the different forms of interest arbitration. (Page 287-288)

Interest arbitrators have the power to impose certain terms into the collective agreement.

What provinces can establish a disputes inquiry board?

What is the condition precedent to an industrial inquiry commission being appointed in British Columbia?

Describe the role of a mediator.

Which form of third-party intervention in the bargaining process is considered to be the most intensive?

What is unique and interesting about Industrial Inquiry Commissions? (Page 296-297)

Industrial inquiry commissions are empowered to promote conditions favourable to settling disputes. What is the secondary function of the commission?

If the parties agree in advance, the recommendations of a conciliation board can be binding.

In the event that the report of the conciliation officer is unable to resolve the dispute, what is the next step in most Canadian jurisdictions?

Which of the following parties is usually charged with appointing mediators when they are requested?

The main types of third-party intervention used in Canada are conciliation, mediation, and fact finding.

Who usually bears the cost of using a government-appointed mediator?

What is the advantage of total package final offer selection?

Even when conciliation is voluntary, parties prefer to exhaust this process before choosing or being forced into another type of third-party intervention. Why?

What was the percentage increase in wages sought by air traffic controllers in their dispute with NAV Canada?

What are the disadvantages of the "total-package final offer selection" process?

Which of the following processes is not considered neutral third party intervention in the bargaining process?