Question 1

Which of the following conditions and/or actions may result in labour relations boards imposing a union on an employer in some Canadian jurisdictions,even with as few as 5 percent of the authorization cards signed?
A)threats by other unions to go on strike if the workplace does not get its own union
B)unfair labour practices committed by the employer in the organizing process
C)the need by government for labour relations peace in workplaces
D)advice from the International Labour Office

Accepted Answer

In some Canadian jurisdictions, labour relations boards may impose a union on an employer if unfair labour practices were committed in the organizing process. This can happen even with as few as 5 percent of the authorization cards signed. None of the other options listed would necessarily result in a union being imposed on an employer.

Question 2

What do we call the actions of a third party who has the power to impose a settlement when the issue relates to the administration of the collective agreement?
A)mediation
B)rights arbitration
C)interest arbitration
D)conciliation

Accepted Answer

Rights arbitration is the process where a third party (the arbitrator) has the authority to make a binding decision regarding disputes over the interpretation, application, or administration of a collective agreement.

Question 3

In organizing campaigns,which tactic can employers use in opposing unionization?
A)increasing benefits
B)attending union meetings
C)changing working conditions of employees who work for the union
D)bargaining in good faith

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

Tim James is allowed choose whether he wants to become a member of the union or not but still has to pay union dues.What is this type of union security arrangement called?
A)agency shop
B)union shop
C)undemocratic unionism
D)unfair labour practice

Accepted Answer

This type of union security arrangement is called an agency shop. It allows workers to choose whether or not to join the union, but they still have to pay union dues to cover the costs of collective bargaining and other union activities that benefit all workers in the bargaining unit.

Question 5

In which organizing step does the collection of signed authorization cards play a major role?
A)initial organizational meeting
B)application to the labour relations board
C)formation of in-house organizing committee
D)employee/union contact

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Question 6

According to Canadian labour relations legislation,all of the following employer actions are prohibited EXCEPT which one?
A)threatening to close the business
B)stating the employer is ready to listen to employees and discuss any issue
C)increasing wages during the certification process
D)promising increased vacation if the employees vote for no union

Accepted Answer

The employer is allowed to express a willingness to listen to employee concerns and discuss them. However, the other options are all prohibited actions under Canadian labour relations legislation. Threatening to close the business is considered intimidation, increasing wages during the certification process is seen as an attempt to influence the outcome of the unionization vote, and promising increased vacation for voting against the union is viewed as bribery.

Question 7

Mary works in the basement of her employer's home sewing pants.What is one of the biggest challenges facing workers like Mary in becoming unionized?
A)They do not have any political party to help them with organizing.
B)They work in scattered locations.
C)They are not well-educated.
D)They do not work in teams.

Accepted Answer

One of the biggest challenges facing workers like Mary in becoming unionized is that they work in scattered locations, which makes it difficult to reach out to and organize them effectively. Without a centralized workplace or regular face-to-face contact, it can be challenging to build solidarity and coordinate collective action among workers.

Question 8

Which of the following is the strongest reason to join a union?
A)personal preference for a union and social pressure to join
B)dissatisfaction with wages,benefits,and working conditions
C)favouritism shown by supervisors in promotions,shift assignments,and transfers
D)the need to fraternize with similar employees and assert personal leadership skills

Accepted Answer

Dissatisfaction with wages, benefits, and working conditions is a strong reason to join a union because unions negotiate on behalf of their members to secure better pay, benefits, and working conditions. The collective bargaining power of a union is stronger than that of an individual employee negotiating with their employer. This can lead to improved job security and greater workplace protections. Personal preference, social pressure, favouritism, and personal leadership skills are not as strong of reasons to join a union as they do not directly address the issue of improving workplace conditions for all employees.

Question 9

Which clause holds that "management's authority is supreme in all matters except those conceded in the collective agreement or in those areas where its authority is restricted by law"?
A)the supreme rights clause
B)the defined rights clause
C)the management rights clause
D)the explicit rights clause

Accepted Answer

The management rights clause explicitly states that management has ultimate authority in all matters except where limited by collective bargaining agreements or by law. This clause grants the company wide discretion to manage the workplace as it sees fit, as long as that right is not restricted by other legal or contractual provisions.

Question 10

In Canada,who is responsible for administering union certification elections?
A)the employer
B)the Human Rights Commission
C)the union
D)the labour relations board

Accepted Answer

In Canada, the labour relations board is responsible for administering union certification elections. They oversee the process to ensure that it is fair and impartial for all parties involved. During the election, workers are given the opportunity to vote for or against union representation. The board also certifies the union if the vote is in favor of representation.

Question 11

In the collective bargaining model,what is the area within which the union and employer are willing to concede when bargaining?
A)bargaining scope
B)bargaining range
C)contingency operating plan
D)bargaining zone

Accepted Answer

The area within which the union and employer are willing to concede when bargaining is known as the bargaining zone. This is the range of options between the initial bargaining positions of both parties where they can reach an agreement through negotiation. Therefore, option D is the best choice. Options A, B, and C do not accurately define the concept of the bargaining zone.

Question 12

Assume that the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE)is representing essential workers in a hospital.The hospital's administration and the union are deadlocked in negotiations.What is a likely solution to this impasse?
A)decertification of CUPE
B)compulsory binding arbitration
C)a strike
D)counselling

Accepted Answer

Compulsory binding arbitration is a likely solution to the impasse between the hospital's administration and CUPE. This means that an impartial third-party arbitrator will make a final decision on the outstanding issues in the negotiation, and both parties will be legally bound to accept the decision. A strike or decertification would be disruptive and harmful to both workers and the hospital, and counselling is not a relevant solution in a labor negotiation.

Question 13

Wilem Corporation is considering strategies to remain union-free.Which of the following is NOT a useful strategy in this respect?
A)offering competitive wages and benefits
B)allowing supervisors to adopt their own approaches to employee motivation and job design
C)giving attention to employee growth and development needs
D)instituting formal procedures to resolve employee complaints

Accepted Answer

Allowing supervisors to adopt their own approaches to employee motivation and job design can lead to inconsistency and favoritism, which can create a breeding ground for unionization. It is important to have clear and consistent policies and procedures in these areas. Offering competitive wages and benefits, giving attention to employee growth and development needs, and instituting formal procedures to resolve employee complaints are all useful strategies in remaining union-free.

Question 14

Which of the following groups are most likely to initiate organizing campaigns?
A)labour relations boards
B)union organizers
C)social activists
D)employees

Accepted Answer

Employees are the most likely group to initiate organizing campaigns as they are the ones directly impacted by working conditions and policies of the employer. Labour relations boards may oversee and regulate these campaigns but do not typically initiate them. Union organizers may facilitate and support organizing campaigns but do not necessarily initiate them. Social activists may have a broader focus than just organizing campaigns for a specific workplace or industry.

Question 15

Unlike many unions in Europe,most of the bargaining and decision making for unions in Canada occurs at which of the following levels?
A)the international level
B)the national level
C)the sectoral level
D)the local level

Accepted Answer

Unlike many unions in Europe, most bargaining and decision making for unions in Canada occurs at the local level. This means that individual unions negotiate with local employers rather than relying on national or international bargaining agreements. Sectoral bargaining also occurs in some industries, but overall, the local level is the primary focus of union bargaining in Canada.

Question 16

Gary Walters has applied for a job at a factory.He was told that he has to join the union if he wants the job.What do you call this provision in the collective agreement?
A)an illegal clause
B)a union shop
C)compulsory unionization
D)an unfair labour practice

Accepted Answer

This provision is known as a "union shop," which requires all employees to join the union as a condition of employment.

Question 17

Which of the following groups may represent professional and white-collar employees?
A)an employee association
B)the Canadian Labour Congress
C)a professional agency
D)a management rights association

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Question 18

In certification elections in Canada,how many employees must vote in favour of unions for them to become certified in workplaces?
A)40 percent,plus one
B)41 percent
C)50 percent,plus one
D)51 percent

Accepted Answer

In certification elections in Canada, unions must receive the support of 50 percent plus one of the employees who cast ballots in order to become certified in the workplace. This is known as a majority support threshold.

Question 19

Omar Mohammed represents the interests of union members in their relations with their immediate supervisors and other members of management.What is Mr.Mohammed's most likely job title or role?
A)a mediator
B)a union steward
C)a union leader
D)a conciliator

Accepted Answer

A union steward represents the interests of union members in their relations with their immediate supervisors and other members of management. They typically act as a liaison between the union and management and work to ensure that the union contract is being followed.

Question 20

The full-time professors at McMaster University are usually represented by a group of nonunionized faculty in wage negotiations with management.What is this group of faculty called?
A)a certified union
B)a craft union
C)an employee association
D)a negotiations association

Accepted Answer

This group of faculty is referred to as an employee association. They are not a certified union and do not fall under the category of a craft union or negotiations association.

Quiz 14: The Dynamics of Labour Relations

Which of the following conditions and/or actions may result in labour relations boards imposing a union on an employer in some Canadian jurisdictions,even with as few as 5 percent of the authorization cards signed?

What do we call the actions of a third party who has the power to impose a settlement when the issue relates to the administration of the collective agreement?

In organizing campaigns,which tactic can employers use in opposing unionization?

Tim James is allowed choose whether he wants to become a member of the union or not but still has to pay union dues.What is this type of union security arrangement called?

In which organizing step does the collection of signed authorization cards play a major role?

According to Canadian labour relations legislation,all of the following employer actions are prohibited EXCEPT which one?

Mary works in the basement of her employer's home sewing pants.What is one of the biggest challenges facing workers like Mary in becoming unionized?

Which of the following is the strongest reason to join a union?

Which clause holds that "management's authority is supreme in all matters except those conceded in the collective agreement or in those areas where its authority is restricted by law"?

In Canada,who is responsible for administering union certification elections?

In the collective bargaining model,what is the area within which the union and employer are willing to concede when bargaining?

Assume that the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) is representing essential workers in a hospital.The hospital's administration and the union are deadlocked in negotiations.What is a likely solution to this impasse?

Wilem Corporation is considering strategies to remain union-free.Which of the following is NOT a useful strategy in this respect?

Which of the following groups are most likely to initiate organizing campaigns?

Unlike many unions in Europe,most of the bargaining and decision making for unions in Canada occurs at which of the following levels?

Gary Walters has applied for a job at a factory.He was told that he has to join the union if he wants the job.What do you call this provision in the collective agreement?

Which of the following groups may represent professional and white-collar employees?

In certification elections in Canada,how many employees must vote in favour of unions for them to become certified in workplaces?

Omar Mohammed represents the interests of union members in their relations with their immediate supervisors and other members of management.What is Mr.Mohammed's most likely job title or role?

The full-time professors at McMaster University are usually represented by a group of nonunionized faculty in wage negotiations with management.What is this group of faculty called?