Unions have a role because some degree of ____________ is inevitable between workers and management.
association
conflict
violence
discussion
work
Most national unions in Canada are affiliated with
the federal government.
industrial unions.
the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC).
the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO).
the Chamber of Commerce.
John is a unionized employee and is a member of the local chapter of a national industrial union. John believes his immediate supervisor is not living up to the terms of the recently negotiated contract and although he has discussed his concerns with his supervisor, he is not satisfied with his supervisor's response. John should contact
the regional office of his labour union.
the union's president.
the national office of the Canadian Labour Congress.
his union steward.
other employees in his workplace.
Organizations are primarily concerned about the impact of unions on
profits.
customers.
market share.
competitors.
younger employees.
Which of the following is NOT generally cited as a reason for the decline in union membership?
Change in the structure of the economy
More women in the workforce
Management efforts against unionizing
Government regulations which make unions seem less important
Adopting effective human resource management practices
On average, union members receive ___________ wages and benefits than nonunion workers.
lower
higher
the same
more complicated
lower and more complicated
A union security provision making payment of union dues mandatory even if the worker is not a member of the union is
the Rand formula.
Labour Relations Board.
checkoff provision.
social unionism formula.
closed shop.
Under _____________, the employer, on behalf of the union, automatically deducts union dues from employee paycheques.
the Rand formula
a closed shop provision
a checkoff provision
a social unionism formula
an open shop provision
Prohibited conduct of an employer, union, or individual under the relevant labour legislation is called a(n)
inappropriate act.
unfair labour practice.
inappropriate labour practice.
essential bargaining right.
None of the answers are correct.
A Labour Relations Board has the authority to
dismiss employees.
increase wages.
shut down plants.
interpret and enforce relevant labour laws.
All of the answers are correct.
The union organization process begins with
consultation with management.
a membership application.
establishing a closed shop.
formation of a joint committee.
__________________ is a collective decision by union members not to work or to slow down until certain demands or conditions are met.
A strike
A lockout
Picketing
Collective bargaining
Arbitration
A lockout is initiated by the
government.
union.
non-union employees.
employer.
The least formal and most widely used alternate to resolving conflicts between employees and management is
a strike.
conciliation.
mediation.
a grievance.
arbitration.
A conflict resolution procedure in which a binding settlement is determined is
mediation
