Question 1

According to a 2002 survey completed by the Bureau of National Affairs, ___% of all contracts are 5 years in length.
A) 9
B) 5
C) 11
D) 1

Accepted Answer

According to the 2002 survey by the Bureau of National Affairs, 9% of all contracts are 5 years in length.

Question 2

As long as labor contract covers wages, it serves as a "contract bar."

Accepted Answer

A "contract bar" refers to a principle in labor law that prevents the filing of a petition for a union election or decertification during the term of a collective bargaining agreement, up to a maximum of three years. Simply covering wages is not sufficient; the contract must be a comprehensive collective bargaining agreement.

Question 3

In the ___________, the NLRB agreed to defer jurisdiction if there was a stable collective bargaining relationship between the parties, the party defending the charge was willing to arbitrate the issue, and the dispute centered on the contract and its meaning.
A) Misco, Inc. case
B) Lincoln Mills case
C) Steelworkers Trilogy case
D) Collyer case

Accepted Answer

In the Collyer case, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) established a policy of deferring jurisdiction in certain labor dispute cases if specific conditions were met, including a stable collective bargaining relationship, willingness to arbitrate, and the dispute being centered on contract interpretation.

Question 4

The agreement between a union and an employer is not an employment contract.

Accepted Answer

A union agreement is a separate agreement between the union and employer that outlines the terms and conditions of employment for unionized workers, but it is not the same as an individual employment contract between the employer and each employee.

Question 5

The Supreme Court upheld an injunction against a union that struck over an arbitral grievance despite a no-strike clause and a mandatory grievance procedure in the __________.
A) Misco, Inc. case
B) Lincoln Mills case
C) Steelworkers Trilogy case
D) Boys Market case

Accepted Answer

The Boys Market case dealt with a union that struck over an arbitral grievance despite a no-strike clause and a mandatory grievance procedure in the collective bargaining agreement. The Supreme Court upheld an injunction against the union, establishing that arbitral procedures were the exclusive method for resolving disputes under such contracts. The Misco, Inc. case established the standard for judicial review of arbitral awards, the Lincoln Mills case interpreted the federal labor laws to require arbitration of disputes under collective bargaining agreements, and the Steelworkers Trilogy case established the principle that arbitration was the preferred method for resolving labor disputes under collective bargaining agreements.

Question 6

Contracts can have an _____ that allows for negotiations to proceed during the term of the contract on 1 or more items.
A) Contract bar
B) Provisional intent test
C) Opener clause
D) Duty to sign

Accepted Answer

An opener clause in a contract specifically allows for negotiations to proceed during the term of the contract on one or more items, providing flexibility to adjust terms as needed.

Question 7

This contract clause protects the rest of the contract should one section come into conflict with state or federal law.
A) Bargain
B) Opener
C) Separability
D) Zipper

Accepted Answer

The clause described is known as a separability clause, which ensures that if any section of the contract is found to be invalid or unenforceable due to a conflict with state or federal law, the rest of the contract remains intact. This clause is also known as a severability clause or savings clause.

Question 8

By law, the union is the exclusive bargaining agent for the bargaining unit.

Accepted Answer

This means that only the union has the legal authority to negotiate on behalf of workers in the bargaining unit, and individual workers cannot negotiate separate agreements.

Question 9

Causing an employer to pay for services not performed or not to be performed is called:
A) Feather rights
B) Feather draft
C) Featherbedding
D) Featherbuster

Accepted Answer

Featherbedding is the practice of causing an employer to pay for services not performed or not to be performed, such as requiring the hiring of unnecessary workers or imposing restrictive work rules. It is often done by labor unions to increase employment and protect jobs, but it can also be seen as a form of corruption or inefficiency. Feather rights, feather draft, and featherbuster are not commonly used terms in this context.

Question 10

This contract clause allows negotiations to take place during the contract term on certain items within the contract.
A) Bargain
B) Opener
C) Separability
D) Zipper

Accepted Answer

The clause described is known as an "opener" clause, which allows for negotiations to take place during the contract term. The other options (A, C, D) do not accurately describe this type of clause.

Question 11

Labor and management are not required to reduce an agreement to writing.

Accepted Answer

Labor and management are required to reduce an agreement to writing to ensure clarity, prevent misunderstandings, and establish legal enforceability. A written agreement also serves as evidence in case of a dispute.

Question 12

Prior to the _____, jurisdictional disputes between labor unions competing for the same work assignments caused numerous work stoppages.
A) Misco, Inc.
B) Steelworkers Trilogy
C) Lincoln Mills
D) 1947 Taft-Hartley Amendments

Accepted Answer

The 1947 Taft-Hartley Amendments were enacted to address various labor issues, including jurisdictional disputes between labor unions competing for the same work assignments, which had caused numerous work stoppages prior to the amendments.

Question 13

For federal government employees, ________ of the Civil Services Reform Act requires that any agreement must be incorporated into a written document if either party requests it.
A) Title VIII
B) Title VII
C) Title VI
D) Title V

Accepted Answer

Title VII of the Civil Services Reform Act requires that any agreement must be incorporated into a written document if either party requests it.

Question 14

In 1995, the Teamsters Union conducted 3 _____ involving 3 different retail establishments that carried Busch products.
A) Dual shop
B) Dual employer
C) Hot cargo
D) Shop-ins

Accepted Answer

The term "shop-in" refers to a type of labor protest in which union members peacefully occupy a retail establishment that carries the products of a targeted company, with the goal of disrupting business operations and drawing attention to the labor dispute. Therefore, the Teamsters Union conducted shop-ins involving three different retail establishments that carried Busch products in 1995.

Question 15

In the _____, the Supreme Court ruled that the FLRA had the legal power to determine whether federal agencies and unions must engage in midterm bargaining.
A) Collyer case
B) NFFE Local 1309 v. Dept of Interior, et. al.
C) Lincoln Mills case
D) Steelworkers Trilogy case

Accepted Answer

In the NFFE Local 1309 v. Dept of Interior, et. al. case, the Supreme Court ruled that the FLRA had the legal power to determine whether federal agencies and unions must engage in midterm bargaining. The Collyer case dealt with agency obligations to bargain over union proposals, the Lincoln Mills case dealt with the enforcement of arbitration awards in collective bargaining agreements, and the Steelworkers Trilogy case established the rules for arbitration of labor disputes.

Question 16

The ______ begins 60 days before the contract is due to expire.
A) Insulated period
B) Provisional intent test
C) Opener clause
D) Duty to sign

Accepted Answer

The "Insulated period" is a term used to describe a specific timeframe, often starting 60 days before a contract is due to expire, during which certain actions or negotiations are restricted or protected.

Question 17

In the _______, the Supreme Court required specific fulfillment of an employer's promise to arbitrate in a collective bargaining agreement.
A) Misco, Inc. case
B) Lincoln Mills case
C) Steelworkers Trilogy case
D) Collyer case

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the _______, the Supreme Court required...

Question 18

Without a labor contract, the employee's employment is an employment at will and may be terminated by the employer at any time without motive.

Accepted Answer

Without a labor contract in place, the employee is considered to be employed at will, which means their employment can be terminated by the employer at any time, for any reason or without reason.

Question 19

An individual employee has a right to _________, which is fair treatment by the employer in any action taken against an employee.
A) Zipper due process
B) Procedural due process
C) Opener clause process
D) Substantive due process

Accepted Answer

The answer of An individual employee has a right to...

Question 20

The parties to a contract may be released from the provisions of the contract if unforeseeable circumstances prevent them from fulfilling the contractual obligations. This is also known as:
A) Force majeure.
B) Contract bar.
C) Provisional intent test.
D) Opener clause.

Accepted Answer

The term "force majeure" refers to a clause that provides relief to parties in a contract in the event of unforeseeable and uncontrollable circumstances that prevent them from fulfilling their contractual obligations. These are often called "acts of God" and cannot be anticipated or controlled. The force majeure clause excuses the parties from performance or provides for an extension of time to perform the obligations, depending on the language of the clause.

Quiz 10: Contract Implementation

According to a 2002 survey completed by the Bureau of National Affairs, ___% of all contracts are 5 years in length.

As long as labor contract covers wages, it serves as a "contract bar."

In the ___________, the NLRB agreed to defer jurisdiction if there was a stable collective bargaining relationship between the parties, the party defending the charge was willing to arbitrate the issue, and the dispute centered on the contract and its meaning.

The agreement between a union and an employer is not an employment contract.

The Supreme Court upheld an injunction against a union that struck over an arbitral grievance despite a no-strike clause and a mandatory grievance procedure in the __________.

Contracts can have an _____ that allows for negotiations to proceed during the term of the contract on 1 or more items.

This contract clause protects the rest of the contract should one section come into conflict with state or federal law.

By law, the union is the exclusive bargaining agent for the bargaining unit.

Causing an employer to pay for services not performed or not to be performed is called:

This contract clause allows negotiations to take place during the contract term on certain items within the contract.

Labor and management are not required to reduce an agreement to writing.

Prior to the _____, jurisdictional disputes between labor unions competing for the same work assignments caused numerous work stoppages.

For federal government employees, ________ of the Civil Services Reform Act requires that any agreement must be incorporated into a written document if either party requests it.

In 1995, the Teamsters Union conducted 3 _____ involving 3 different retail establishments that carried Busch products.

In the _____, the Supreme Court ruled that the FLRA had the legal power to determine whether federal agencies and unions must engage in midterm bargaining.

The ______ begins 60 days before the contract is due to expire.

In the _______, the Supreme Court required specific fulfillment of an employer's promise to arbitrate in a collective bargaining agreement.

Without a labor contract, the employee's employment is an employment at will and may be terminated by the employer at any time without motive.

An individual employee has a right to _________, which is fair treatment by the employer in any action taken against an employee.

The parties to a contract may be released from the provisions of the contract if unforeseeable circumstances prevent them from fulfilling the contractual obligations. This is also known as: