Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

Which of the following objectives of a union would be most closely associated with the philosophy of business unionism:

Accepted Answer

A) protecting employees against arbitrary management action. 
B) providing a process for conflict resolution and employee input. 
C) pursuing economic change. 
D) improving terms and conditions of work. 
E) persuing social change.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

All unions in Canada belong to the Canadian Labour Congress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following statements regarding a local union is correct:

Accepted Answer

A) It may have unelected union officers. 
B) It may be unofficially affiliated with an international union. 
C) It may not be affiliated with either a national or international union. 
D) It may be established by an employer. 
E) It may be directly chartered by a Labour Congress.

Question 6

A yellow dog contract was a practice in the 1800s used by employers who opposed the unionization of their employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following are reasons why U.S.-based international unions dominated the Canadian labour movement at one time:

Accepted Answer

A) Membership in international unions facilitated finding employment in the United States. 
B) Other unions did not exist in Canada. 
C) The international unions took the initiative in organizing Canadian workers. 
D) The social unionism philosophy of the international unions was attractive to Canadian employees. 
E) a and c

Question 8

Describe the characteristics of Canadian union membership.

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Question 9

A provincial Federation of Labour has the following functions:

Accepted Answer

A) supporting unions in the province that are on strike 
B) negotiating contracts for provincial government employees 
C) providing education and training for members 
D) providing assistance relating to grievances 
E) a and c

Question 10

The legal environment in all provinces allows unions to enforce the collection of fines imposed on union members through the court system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Describe the content and significance of PC 1003.

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Question 12

A national union and the local union are separate entities; the national union is not responsible for the wrongful acts committed by local union members.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The legal environment in which unions were first established could best be described as being:

Accepted Answer

A) neutral 
B) favourable 
C) encouraging 
D) irrelevant 
E) hostile

Question 14

Which of the following is correct:

Accepted Answer

A) In most jurisdictions a union may enforce a fine imposed upon a union member through the court system. 
B) A national union has responsibility for the wrongful acts committed by local union officers. 
C) The Canadian Labour Congress is an organization comprised of only unions that have their headquarters located in Canada. 
D) The Canadian Labour Congress encourages unions to recruit members from the ranks of employees who are already represented by a union. 
E) Surveys of unions have established that the majority of unions engage in political action.

Question 15

Which of the following are trends in Canadian union membership:

Accepted Answer

A) an increase in the percentage of union members who belong to international unions 
B) an increase in the percentage of union members who belong to national unions 
C) a decrease in the percentage of union members who are female 
D) a decrease in the percentage of union members who are employed in the public sector 
E) b and d

Question 16

Explain three possible meanings for the phrase "local union".

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Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

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 19

All unions have supported the NDP.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The Wagner Act provided for which of the following:

Accepted Answer

A) compulsory conciliation of contract disputes 
B) the establishment of the Canadian Labour Relations Board 
C) a certification process for unions 
D) the mandatory arbitration of disputes relating to the interpretation of the collective agreement 
E) a and c

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

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

Which of the following objectives of a union would be most closely associated with the philosophy of business unionism:

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

All unions in Canada belong to the Canadian Labour Congress.

Which of the following statements regarding a local union is correct:

A yellow dog contract was a practice in the 1800s used by employers who opposed the unionization of their employees.

Which of the following are reasons why U.S.-based international unions dominated the Canadian labour movement at one time:

Describe the characteristics of Canadian union membership.

A provincial Federation of Labour has the following functions:

The legal environment in all provinces allows unions to enforce the collection of fines imposed on union members through the court system.

Describe the content and significance of PC 1003.

A national union and the local union are separate entities; the national union is not responsible for the wrongful acts committed by local union members.

The legal environment in which unions were first established could best be described as being:

Which of the following is correct:

Which of the following are trends in Canadian union membership:

Explain three possible meanings for the phrase "local union".

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

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

All unions have supported the NDP.

The Wagner Act provided for which of the following: