Question 1

Most organizing campaigns are begun by:
A)union organizers.
B)employees.
C)rival unions.
D)the AFL-CIO Department of Organizing.

Accepted Answer

Most organizing campaigns are initiated by employees who seek to form a union to improve their wages, benefits, and working conditions.

Question 2

Under federal labor law,employers can:
A)attend union meetings.
B)publicly emphasize unfavorable aspects of unionism.
C)change working conditions of employees who work for the union.
D)review union authorization cards.

Accepted Answer

Under federal labor law, employers are allowed to publicly emphasize unfavorable aspects of unionism. However, they cannot interfere with or intimidate employees who are seeking to form or join a union, and they cannot offer incentives to discourage unionization efforts. Choices A, C, and D are all examples of illegal interference with unionization efforts.

Question 3

A provision,where permitted,of a labor agreement that requires employees to join the union as a condition of employment is called:
A)a closed shop.
B)a union shop.
C)an agency shop.
D)union check-off.

Accepted Answer

A union shop provision in a labor agreement requires employees to join the union after being hired. However, the requirement may not violate the employee's right to choose whether to remain in the union or not. A closed shop provision is similar to a union shop, but it requires employees to be members of the union when hired. An agency shop is a provision where all workers in the bargaining unit are required to pay a fee to the union, but membership is optional. Union check-off refers to the process of an employer deducting union dues from an employee's paycheck and transferring them to the union.

Question 4

Which act covering most private-sector employers prohibits certain unfair labor practices,such as a union's refusal to bargain in good faith or a union persuading an employer to discriminate against an employee?
A)The Sherman Act
B)The Railway Labor Act
C)The Taft-Hartley Act
D)The Landrum-Griffin Act

Accepted Answer

The Taft-Hartley Act is a federal law that covers most private-sector employers and prohibits certain unfair labor practices, such as a union's refusal to bargain in good faith or a union persuading an employer to discriminate against an employee. The Sherman Act is an antitrust law, the Railway Labor Act applies only to employers and employees in the railroad and airline industries, and the Landrum-Griffin Act focuses on regulating the internal affairs of labor unions.

Question 5

Terry Moser,an organizer for the Teamsters,gives five progressive steps that can lead to unionization.At which step do labor organizers seek specific information about the employer's finances,supervisory styles,and management practices?
A)Employee/union contact
B)Initial organizational meeting
C)Formation of in-house organizing committee
D)Election petition and voting preparation

Accepted Answer

The answer of Terry Moser,an organizer for the Teamsters,gives five...

Question 6

Under the Taft-Hartley Act,if a newly certified union is unable to obtain a labor agreement within a year of winning its certification election,then:
A)the union is decertified.
B)the union representatives must be replaced with newly elected officials.
C)employees must accept arbitration for every grievance until an agreement is reached.
D)employees are allowed to vote the union out through a decertification election.

Accepted Answer

Under the Taft-Hartley Act, if a newly certified union is unable to obtain a labor agreement within a year of winning its certification election, employees are allowed to vote the union out through a decertification election. This means that the employees can decide to remove the union as their representative if they feel that the union is not effectively negotiating on their behalf.

Question 7

If the employer and the union cannot agree on the basis on which employees should be in the bargaining unit,then:
A)the affected employees vote to determine the unit.
B)the unit is determined by the parties using job classifications as the standard.
C)the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) will determine the "appropriate unit."
D)the union is given additional time to organize other employees.

Accepted Answer

When the employer and the union cannot agree on the basis on which employees should be in the bargaining unit, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) will determine the "appropriate unit." This is because the NLRB has the authority to oversee union elections and determine the appropriate bargaining unit for a given workplace. The NLRB considers a variety of factors in making its determination, such as job duties, skill requirements, and work locations. Therefore, option C is the best choice as it follows the legal process for determining the appropriate bargaining unit.

Question 8

What is the minimum percentage of signed authorization cards needed by Louis,a union organizer,before the National Labor Relations Board holds a representation election?
A)50 percent of all eligible employees
B)25 percent of all eligible employees
C)30 percent of all eligible employees
D)75 percent of all eligible employees

Accepted Answer

According to the National Labor Relations Board, at least 30 percent of eligible employees in a bargaining unit must sign authorization cards or file a petition with the board before a representation election can be held.

Question 9

In about one out of _____ union campaigns,unions are unable to secure a first contract after winning a representation election.
A)two
B)three
C)four
D)five

Accepted Answer

The answer of In about one out of _____ union...

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a major reason for employees desire to unionize?
A)Political issues
B)Economical needs
C)Dissatisfaction with management
D)Social and status concerns

Accepted Answer

While political issues may be of importance to some employees, this is not typically a major reason for employees to desire to unionize. The other options - economical needs, dissatisfaction with management, and social and status concerns - are all key drivers of unionization efforts.

Question 11

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)will not set up bargaining units based on:
A)wages.
B)training.
C)job duties.
D)age of employees.

Accepted Answer

Age of employees is not a valid factor for setting up bargaining units. The NLRB considers job duties, skills, work locations, and other job-related factors when determining an appropriate bargaining unit. Wages and training may also be considered if they directly relate to the job duties and qualifications of the employees.

Question 12

A bargaining unit consists of:
A)employees being recruited by the union.
B)employees to be covered by the agreement.
C)hourly employees.
D)employees below the management level.

Accepted Answer

A bargaining unit consists of employees who will be covered by the collective bargaining agreement between the union and the employer. This includes both hourly and salaried employees, as well as those who may be above the management level, depending on the specific bargaining agreement. Employees being recruited by the union would not necessarily be part of the bargaining unit until they are formally represented by the union and covered by the agreement.

Question 13

The Bill of Rights for Union Members guarantees union members all of the following rights EXCEPT:
A)the right to sue their unions.
B)the right to have a voice in union affairs.
C)the right for union representation and arbitration for grievances.
D)the right for control of due increases.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Bill of Rights for Union Members...

Question 14

Which of the following employer actions is absolutely prohibited under federal labor law?
A)Expressing views about the disadvantages of unions
B)Stressing the favorable employee-employer relationship in the past without a union
C)Presenting unfavorable publicity the organizing union has received concerning corruption
D)Threatening employees with the loss of their jobs if they vote to unionize

Accepted Answer

Threatening employees with the loss of their jobs if they vote to unionize is a violation of Section 8(a)(1) of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). The NLRA prohibits employers from coercing, intimidating, or threatening employees in the exercise of their rights to organize and engage in collective bargaining. The other options are not absolute prohibitions under federal labor law, but expressing views about the disadvantages of unions, stressing the favorable employee-employer relationship in the past without a union, and presenting unfavorable publicity the organizing union has received concerning corruption must be done in a manner that does not constitute coercion, intimidation, or threats, and must not interfere with employees' protected rights.

Question 15

Employees indicate their willingness to be represented by a union by signing a(n):
A)stipulation card.
B)agreement card.
C)authorization card.
D)selection card.

Accepted Answer

The correct term for this is an authorization card. It is a document signed by an employee that indicates their support for union representation.

Question 16

An employer has 150 employees.A certification election was held and 125 employees actually voted.To be granted exclusive representation over all bargaining unit members,the union must receive at least ____ votes.
A)38
B)45
C)63
D)75

Accepted Answer

In a certification election, the union must receive a majority of the votes cast to be granted exclusive representation over all bargaining unit members. A majority means more than half, so in this case, the union would need at least 63 votes (which is more than half of the 125 employees who actually voted). Therefore, the best choice is C) 63.

Question 17

Which act establishes the Bill of Rights for Union Members and requires unions to submit the financial reports to the Secretary of Labor?
A)The Wagner Act
B)The Railway Labor Act
C)The Taft-Hartley Act
D)The Landrum-Griffin Act

Accepted Answer

The Landrum-Griffin Act, also known as the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act, establishes the Bill of Rights for Union Members and requires unions to submit financial reports to the Secretary of Labor.

Question 18

The strongest reason to join a union appears to be:
A)favoritism shown by supervisors in promotions, shift assignments, and transfers.
B)the need to fraternize with similar employees and assert personal leadership skills.
C)dissatisfaction with wages, benefits, and working conditions.
D)personal preference for a union and social pressure to join.

Accepted Answer

Dissatisfaction with wages, benefits, and working conditions is a primary reason why employees join a union. Unions negotiate collective bargaining agreements with employers to improve wages, benefits, working conditions, and job security for their members.

Question 19

Louis,a union organizer,seeks to organize a firm with 120 truck drivers.What minimum number of signed authorization cards will Louis need before the National Labor Relations Board will hold a representation election?
A)60
B)30
C)36
D)61

Accepted Answer

The answer of Louis,a union organizer,seeks to organize a firm...

Question 20

Which of the following are considered the "bread and butter" issues of collective bargaining?
A)Rules and regulations that govern working conditions
B)Wages and benefits
C)Status and social needs of an employee
D)Safety and health standards

Accepted Answer

Wages and benefits are considered the "bread and butter" issues of collective bargaining because they are the primary concerns for most employees and the subject that is most frequently negotiated between labor unions and employers. While the other issues listed may also be addressed in collective bargaining, they are not typically considered as central to negotiations as wages and benefits.

Quiz 14: The Dynamics of Labor Relations

Most organizing campaigns are begun by:

Under federal labor law,employers can:

A provision,where permitted,of a labor agreement that requires employees to join the union as a condition of employment is called:

Which act covering most private-sector employers prohibits certain unfair labor practices,such as a union's refusal to bargain in good faith or a union persuading an employer to discriminate against an employee?

Terry Moser,an organizer for the Teamsters,gives five progressive steps that can lead to unionization.At which step do labor organizers seek specific information about the employer's finances,supervisory styles,and management practices?

Under the Taft-Hartley Act,if a newly certified union is unable to obtain a labor agreement within a year of winning its certification election,then:

If the employer and the union cannot agree on the basis on which employees should be in the bargaining unit,then:

What is the minimum percentage of signed authorization cards needed by Louis,a union organizer,before the National Labor Relations Board holds a representation election?

In about one out of _____ union campaigns,unions are unable to secure a first contract after winning a representation election.

Which of the following is NOT a major reason for employees desire to unionize?

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) will not set up bargaining units based on:

A bargaining unit consists of:

The Bill of Rights for Union Members guarantees union members all of the following rights EXCEPT:

Which of the following employer actions is absolutely prohibited under federal labor law?

Employees indicate their willingness to be represented by a union by signing a(n) :

An employer has 150 employees.A certification election was held and 125 employees actually voted.To be granted exclusive representation over all bargaining unit members,the union must receive at least ____ votes.

Which act establishes the Bill of Rights for Union Members and requires unions to submit the financial reports to the Secretary of Labor?

The strongest reason to join a union appears to be:

Louis,a union organizer,seeks to organize a firm with 120 truck drivers.What minimum number of signed authorization cards will Louis need before the National Labor Relations Board will hold a representation election?

Which of the following are considered the "bread and butter" issues of collective bargaining?