Question 1

Union A wants to certify employees of a company who are already represented by another union.

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Union A must wait for an open period, typically three months before the end of the current collective agreement, to make an application to certify, as per labor relations regulations.

Question 2

An employer has just determined that a union has started an organizing campaign targeting its employees. Advise the employer what it can and cannot do in response to the union organizing campaign.

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Question 3

An important labour relations policy question is whether union support on a certification application should be determined by membership cards or by a representation vote. Explain arguments for and against each approach.

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Question 4

You are a union organizer and you are preparing a presentation to a group of non-union employees. What will all you say to convince employees to join the union?

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Question 5

When a union has a collective agreement with an employer and the employer sells the business to another entity, which of the following is correct:

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The purchaser of a business is typically bound by the terms of any existing collective agreement, as these agreements are considered to run with the business and not just with the original owner. This ensures continuity of workers' rights and obligations under the agreement.

Question 6

Explain the meaning and significance of the appropriate bargaining unit.

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Question 7

Explain the phrase "unfair labour practice". If it appears that an employer is guilty of an unfair labour practice during a union organizing campaign briefly describe the procedure followed, and outline three remedies that are available.

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Question 8

Employees at Company A are represented by a union, and the parties are in the second year of a three-year collective agreement. The majority of employees in the bargaining unit are dissatisfied with the representation the union has provided. Which of the following is correct:

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Employees can file an application for decertification during the open period, which is typically near the end of a collective agreement's term, not at any time they choose.

Question 9

Outline the key steps and restrictions on the certification process.

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Question 10

Describe four reasons why employees join unions. For each point referred to describe a measure an employer could adopt as part of an avoidance strategy.

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Question 11

Describe the importance of and the procedure involved in the decertification of a union

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Question 12

Assume that you work for a company that is not unionized and you were approached by a union organizer and asked to join a union. Explain four possible reasons why you might want to join the union and four reasons why you might not want to join.

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Question 13

The production employees at Company A are unionized and there is currently a collective agreement in place which expires in three years. Which of the following is correct if the owners of Company A sell the business:

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The union's bargaining rights and the collective agreement typically remain in effect even if the ownership of the company changes. This ensures continuity and stability for both the employees and the new employer.

Question 14

The factors determining an employer are:

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The factors determining an employer include who exercises direction of the work being performed, who is responsible for the hiring decision, and who assumes the risk of profit or loss. These elements collectively help define the employer's role in terms of control, financial responsibility, and operational decision-making.

Question 15

Explain the concept of "community of interest" as it relates to labour relations.

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Question 16

Describe in detail four reasons why some employees might choose not to join a union.

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Quiz 6: Union Organizing Drive and Certification