Question 1

Why was there little unrest during the war even though wage increases were minimal if given at all?
A) because the police were arresting people who protested
B) because workers were fired for complaining
C) because workers and unions were asked to do their part for the war effort, and they generally did so
D) because unions had little pull and could not defend or support their union members

Accepted Answer

The government and employers urged workers and unions to support the war effort, and many workers and unions did so. This helped to prevent unrest despite minimal wage increases or wage freezes during the war. The other options (A, B, and D) may have contributed to the lack of unrest in some cases, but they do not fully explain the overall situation.

Question 2

Results of studies on productivity where unions are in place have been mixed. These mixed results suggest that productivity in improved when a firm employs a mix of union and non-unionized employees.

Accepted Answer

The mixed results of studies on productivity where unions are in place do not necessarily suggest that productivity is improved by employing a mix of union and non-unionized employees. The variation in findings typically reflects the complexity of factors influencing productivity, including but not limited to the presence of unions, rather than indicating a specific optimal mix of unionized and non-unionized workers.

Question 3

What is suggested by a comparison of wages and benefits of unionized workers with those of non-union workers with similar qualifications and performing similar jobs?
A) Union workers have higher wages but non-union workers have better benefits.
B) Union workers tend to have both higher wages and better benefits.
C) Non-union workers have both higher wages and better benefits.
D) Non-union workers have higher wages but union workers have better benefits.

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that unionized workers tend to have both higher wages and better benefits compared to non-union workers with similar qualifications and performing similar jobs. Unions are able to negotiate better wages and benefits for their members through collective bargaining with employers.

Question 4

Which of the following is a union composed of workers employed in the same industry?
A) industrial union
B) democratic union
C) diversified union
D) labour federation

Accepted Answer

An industrial union is composed of workers employed in the same industry, regardless of their particular occupations or skills.

Question 5

Which of the following is a complaint made by a worker accusing the employer of violating the terms of a collective bargaining agreement?
A) mediation
B) appeal notification
C) arbitration
D) grievance

Accepted Answer

Grievance is a complaint made by a worker accusing the employer of violating the terms of a collective bargaining agreement. Mediation, appeal notification, and arbitration may also be part of the dispute resolution process, but they are not specific to a worker accusing the employer of violating the collective bargaining agreement.

Question 6

Which of the following is a union composed of workers who share the same skill or work in the same profession?
A) concentric union
B) industrial union
C) craft union
D) pure union

Accepted Answer

A craft union is composed of workers who share the same skill or work in the same profession.

Question 7

Many heavily unionized industries in North America have lost jobs due to factors such as automation and steadily increasing foreign competition.

Accepted Answer

Many industries such as manufacturing and construction, which have traditionally been heavily unionized in North America, have seen a decline in job opportunities due to automation and foreign competition.

Question 8

Arun Sharma is a member of his union's collective bargaining team, and Beverly Shin is on the management's bargaining team. As part of the negotiating process, Arun and Beverly are working together to find solutions to some difficult issues involving the health care benefits the company offers employees. They hope to create a win-win solution that can be incorporated into the new labour contract. This suggests that the collective bargaining process is taking which type of approach?
A) interest-based bargaining
B) mediated bargaining
C) distributive bargaining
D) Waiver of Independence Negotiating (WIN)

Accepted Answer

The scenario described indicates that Arun and Beverly are trying to create a solution that benefits both parties, which is characteristic of interest-based bargaining. Mediated bargaining involves a third party mediator, distributive bargaining focuses on dividing a fixed amount of resources, and "Waiver of Independence Negotiating" is not a recognized term in collective bargaining.

Question 9

What do we call the level at which most members interact with their union?
A) a labour collective
B) a regional labour council
C) a labour cooperative
D) a local union

Accepted Answer

Local union refers to the level at which most members interact with their union. The other options (labour collective, regional labour council, labour cooperative) do not accurately describe this level of interaction.

Question 10

Which of the following provide services to their local unions, including legal advice and leadership training, and also provide assistance to locals during collective bargaining?
A) labour action committees
B) union cooperatives
C) labour guilds
D) national unions

Accepted Answer

National unions often provide services to their local affiliates, including legal counsel, leadership and training programs, and assistance during collective bargaining. These services help to support and strengthen the local unions, which in turn strengthens the overall labor movement.

Question 11

What is the term for workers walking and carrying signs near the entrance of an establishment with which they have a dispute in order to publicize their position and concerns?
A) picketing
B) striking
C) blocking-out
D) boycotting

Accepted Answer

Picketing is the act of workers walking and carrying signs near the entrance of an establishment with which they have a dispute in order to publicize their position and concerns.

Question 12

Which of the following is the process by which representatives of labour and management attempt to negotiate a mutually acceptable labour agreement?
A) representational bargaining
B) unilateral bargaining
C) arbitration bargaining
D) collective bargaining

Accepted Answer

Collective bargaining is the process by which representatives of labour and management negotiate a mutually acceptable labour agreement. This agreement is legally binding and outlines terms and conditions of employment for the workers represented by the union. The goal of collective bargaining is to reach an agreement that benefits both parties, and it typically involves discussions about wages, benefits, working conditions, and job security.

Question 13

Unions representing workers in construction trades and the National Hockey League Players' Association are examples of which of the following?
A) labour unions
B) industrial unions
C) union shops
D) craft unions

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

Which of the following applies to non-union workers?
A) Their protection is not as extensive or well defined as it is for union workers.
B) Their jobs are more secure as management is not trying to push them out.
C) There is less conflict and discrimination from management toward non-union workers.
D) They have no defences against arbitrary dismissal.

Accepted Answer

Non-union workers do not have the same level of protection and defined rights as union workers.

Question 15

Which of the following involves bringing in an outsider who attempts to help two sides of a dispute reach an agreement?
A) distributive bargaining
B) arbitration
C) mediation
D) collective bargaining

Accepted Answer

Mediation involves bringing in an outsider (the mediator) who attempts to help two sides of a dispute reach an agreement. In arbitration, the third party (the arbitrator) makes a binding decision based on evidence presented by both sides. Distributive bargaining is a negotiation strategy where the goal is to divide a fixed amount of resources. Collective bargaining involves negotiations between an employer and a union representing a group of employees.

Question 16

The fair employment section of the Canada Labour Code prohibits an employer from doing which of the following during the hiring process?
A) discriminating on grounds such as a person's race or religion
B) hiring a friend or relative for the job over others
C) offering an applicant the job while still in the interview
D) discriminating on the grounds that someone has been unemployed for a long time

Accepted Answer

The answer of The fair employment section of the Canada...

Question 17

Which of the following is a group of workers who have organized in order to pursue common work-related goals, such as better wages and benefits, safer working conditions, and greater job security?
A) labour federation
B) labour union
C) labour collective
D) Cooperative

Accepted Answer

A labour union is a group of workers who have organized in order to pursue common work-related goals, such as better wages and benefits, safer working conditions, and greater job security. Labour federations and collective are also groups of workers, but they may represent multiple unions or workplaces. A cooperative is a different type of organization focused on shared ownership and decision-making among members.

Question 18

The Canada Labour Code covers labour-relations issues for which firms?
A) all provincial-level firms
B) all privately owned firms with taxable income over $1,000,000
C) all non-profit firms operating at a national level
D) all firms operating under government jurisdiction

Accepted Answer

The Canada Labour Code covers labour-relations issues for all firms operating under government jurisdiction.

Question 19

The union representing hourly workers at the Hillsburgh Auto Plant is gearing up for negotiations. The negotiating team is working on a list of demands. They intend to use whatever tactics are necessary to get the company to accept these demands. For its part, the management team plans to push hard to get the union to give up many of its benefits in order to cut costs. The attitudes of the two sides suggest this negotiating process will be an example of which of the following?
A) distributive bargaining
B) the jawboning method of bargaining
C) interest-based bargaining
D) binding arbitration

Accepted Answer

The attitudes of both sides suggest that they view the negotiation as a zero-sum game where one side's gains are the other's losses. This is indicative of distributive bargaining, where the two parties are competing to maximize their own benefits rather than working together to find a mutually beneficial solution.

Question 20

Under federal laws governing the process of collective bargaining, how are topics dealing with wages, benefits, and working conditions best described?
A) They are completely off limits, because these are determined by the application of federal laws rather than by negotiation.
B) They are mandatory subjects of bargaining, meaning that if either side makes a proposal about one of these topics, the other cannot legally refuse to discuss it.
C) They are negotiated only under the direction and supervision of a third party known as an arbitrator.
D) They are permissible topics of bargaining, meaning that the two sides are free to bargain about these subjects if they wish, but neither side can be required to do so.

Accepted Answer

Topics dealing with wages, benefits, and working conditions are considered mandatory subjects of bargaining under federal laws governing the process of collective bargaining. This means that if either side proposes a change or improvement in these areas, the other side cannot legally refuse to discuss them. However, this does not require a specific outcome or agreement, as the final decision may still be subject to negotiation and compromise.

Quiz 18: Labour Unions and Collective Bargaining

Why was there little unrest during the war even though wage increases were minimal if given at all?

Results of studies on productivity where unions are in place have been mixed. These mixed results suggest that productivity in improved when a firm employs a mix of union and non-unionized employees.

What is suggested by a comparison of wages and benefits of unionized workers with those of non-union workers with similar qualifications and performing similar jobs?

Which of the following is a union composed of workers employed in the same industry?

Which of the following is a complaint made by a worker accusing the employer of violating the terms of a collective bargaining agreement?

Which of the following is a union composed of workers who share the same skill or work in the same profession?

Many heavily unionized industries in North America have lost jobs due to factors such as automation and steadily increasing foreign competition.

What do we call the level at which most members interact with their union?

Which of the following provide services to their local unions, including legal advice and leadership training, and also provide assistance to locals during collective bargaining?

What is the term for workers walking and carrying signs near the entrance of an establishment with which they have a dispute in order to publicize their position and concerns?

Which of the following is the process by which representatives of labour and management attempt to negotiate a mutually acceptable labour agreement?

Unions representing workers in construction trades and the National Hockey League Players' Association are examples of which of the following?

Which of the following applies to non-union workers?

Which of the following involves bringing in an outsider who attempts to help two sides of a dispute reach an agreement?

The fair employment section of the Canada Labour Code prohibits an employer from doing which of the following during the hiring process?

Which of the following is a group of workers who have organized in order to pursue common work-related goals, such as better wages and benefits, safer working conditions, and greater job security?

The Canada Labour Code covers labour-relations issues for which firms?

Under federal laws governing the process of collective bargaining, how are topics dealing with wages, benefits, and working conditions best described?