Question 1

The types of work and work arrangements that young workers tend to be employed in are part of the labour market that has historically been difficult to organize.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

The relative low level of unionization in what sector suggests non-traditional work is still underrepresented by unions?

Accepted Answer

A)   The public sector
B)   The industrial sector
C)   The high-tech sector
D)   The private sector C

Question 3

Unions evolved within the context of traditionally structured hierarchical organizations where different levels have different amounts of power.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

What novel approach was taken in 2009 by a group of B.C. pulp mill workers to save unionized jobs?

Accepted Answer

A)   They agreed to a long term collective agreement with no wage increases
B)   They went on strike to have the CEO removed and were successful
C)   They successfully changed the wage structure to allow for performance based bonuses
D)   They formed a coalition with employers and investors to buy the mill

Question 5

The majority of Canadian workers aged 15 to 24 fall into the category of non-standard work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What are some initiatives undertaken by unions to deal with the changing workforce?

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

How is globalization affecting the Canadian union movement?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is forcing unions to seek mergers with international unions
B)   It is affecting their travel and communication costs
C)   It is raising concerns about potential job loss and reduced protection for employees
D)   It is increasing their resource base

Question 8

Female workers may be less likely to participate in union activities. What effect might this gender imbalance have?

Accepted Answer

A)   Resentment on the part of female workers
B)   Women's issues being marginalized as special interest
C)   A two-tiered approach to benefits
D)   Issues traditionally associated with men become the only concern of the union

Question 9

In the last 30 years, the number of female workers belonging to Canadian unions has risen to a point where both the percentage and density of female union members is comparable to that of male union members. Which of the following is one of the factors causing this increase?

Accepted Answer

A)   An increase in the percentage of women in the overall workforce
B)   The unionization of the private sector
C)   Changes in union constitutions allowing for females to be elected to the executive
D)   Men assuming more traditional female jobs

Question 10

Discuss the interrelationship between visible minorities and underemployment.

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

In what industry did we see significant improvements in the early 20th century devolve to sweatshop conditions at the beginning of the 21st century?

Accepted Answer

A)   Film industry.
B)   Garment industry.
C)   Steel industry
D)   Manufacturing industry

Question 12

There exists a gender imbalance in union participation even when men and women are equally represented.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

More visible minority than non-minority women work in jobs involving manual labour.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Discuss the issue of ethnic and racial diversity in the workforce. Focus on some of the demographic issues and the challenges faced by unions in organizing this group of workers. (Page 391-393)

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

Precarious employment refers to what type of work?

Accepted Answer

A)   Those employment situations that are dangerous and neglect their health and safety obligations
B)   Employment that results in a high incidence of workplace accidents
C)   Part-time work, temporary work, holding multiple jobs and self-employemnt
D)   Precarious employment is not a well defined term in labour relations

Question 16

What obstacle does a company face in operating in unionized workplaces across various jurisdictions in Canada?

Accepted Answer

A)   Educating the management in union/management relations
B)   Accommodating variations in legislation across jurisdictions
C)   Ensuring that the Employment Standards legislation is imposed on the workforce
D)   Ensuring that official language legislation is implemented

Question 17

Which of the following can be viewed as an employer strategy to avoid giving an employee the full range of benefits?

Accepted Answer

A)   Telecommuting
B)   Continual renewal of temporary contracts
C)   Flexible work hours
D)   Shift-work

Question 18

Employment relationships such as contract or temporary work continue to be seen as inferior or supplemental to full-time permanent work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The initiative undertaken by the CAW to include same-sex spousal benefits in collective agreements has been hailed as an example of what?

Accepted Answer

A)   Progressive leadership which would appeal to new members and activists
B)   Leading the auto industry out of the Dark Ages
C)   Implementing changes sought through an employee survey
D)   An effective recruitment strategy

Question 20

In 2007, the newly elected Saskatchewan Party government made sweeping changes to that province's labour law. Some of those changes included which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   It introduced essential services legislation eliminating the participation of the union
B)   It created automatic certification
C)   It raised the required level of employee support for certification from 25% to 45%
D)   It provided new guidelines for organizing construction sites

Exam 13: Future Issues for Workers, Work Arrangements, Organizations, and the Industrial Relations System

The types of work and work arrangements that young workers tend to be employed in are part of the labour market that has historically been difficult to organize.

The relative low level of unionization in what sector suggests non-traditional work is still underrepresented by unions?

Unions evolved within the context of traditionally structured hierarchical organizations where different levels have different amounts of power.

What novel approach was taken in 2009 by a group of B.C. pulp mill workers to save unionized jobs?

The majority of Canadian workers aged 15 to 24 fall into the category of non-standard work.

What are some initiatives undertaken by unions to deal with the changing workforce?

How is globalization affecting the Canadian union movement?

Female workers may be less likely to participate in union activities. What effect might this gender imbalance have?

In the last 30 years, the number of female workers belonging to Canadian unions has risen to a point where both the percentage and density of female union members is comparable to that of male union members. Which of the following is one of the factors causing this increase?

Discuss the interrelationship between visible minorities and underemployment.

In what industry did we see significant improvements in the early 20^th century devolve to sweatshop conditions at the beginning of the 21^st century?

There exists a gender imbalance in union participation even when men and women are equally represented.

More visible minority than non-minority women work in jobs involving manual labour.

Discuss the issue of ethnic and racial diversity in the workforce. Focus on some of the demographic issues and the challenges faced by unions in organizing this group of workers. (Page 391-393)

Precarious employment refers to what type of work?

What obstacle does a company face in operating in unionized workplaces across various jurisdictions in Canada?

Which of the following can be viewed as an employer strategy to avoid giving an employee the full range of benefits?

Employment relationships such as contract or temporary work continue to be seen as inferior or supplemental to full-time permanent work.

The initiative undertaken by the CAW to include same-sex spousal benefits in collective agreements has been hailed as an example of what?

In 2007, the newly elected Saskatchewan Party government made sweeping changes to that province's labour law. Some of those changes included which of the following?