Question 1

If an impasse is not resolved under mediation of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCA), either parties may request that the _____ consider the dispute.

Accepted Answer

If mediation through FMCS fails to resolve an impasse, the next step is to request the assistance of the Federal Service Impasse Panel (FSIP). The FSIP is an independent government agency that provides services to resolve disputes between federal agencies and unions.

Question 2

Ron joined a public sector enterprise and the company had an active union.Ron wished to join the union but was denied membership in the union.Which of the following acts makes it illegal to deny union membership to an employee?​

Accepted Answer

The answer of Ron joined a public sector enterprise and...

Question 3

​The purpose of the restrictions on the political activities of federal employees through the Hatch Act is all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

The purpose of the Hatch Act is to prevent federal employees from engaging in political activities that could politicize the federal civil service, create conflicts of interest, or give the appearance of partisan bias. It is not designed to protect or discriminate against any particular political pressure group within federal agencies. Rather, the Hatch Act aims to ensure that federal employees are serving the public and carrying out their duties in a nonpartisan manner, free from outside influence or pressure. Thus, option C is the incorrect option as it portrays a wrong purpose of the act.

Question 4

In National Federation of Federal Employees, Local 1309 v.Dept.of the Interior, the Supreme Court held that the Federal Labor Relations Authority had the power to determine whether federal employers were required to engage in "midterm" bargaining.Midterm bargaining is:

Accepted Answer

Midterm bargaining refers to negotiations between an employer and a union during the term of a collective bargaining agreement over subjects not covered by the existing agreement. Therefore, option B is the correct answer. Option A refers to negotiating a new or renewed agreement, option C refers to a grievance process, and option D refers to arbitration.

Question 5

The employees of the U.._____ are not subject to the Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Act (FSLMRA).

Accepted Answer

The answer of The employees of the U.._____ are not...

Question 6

​Which of the following is not true of the various aspects of the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) with regard to representation of bargaining units?

Accepted Answer

The FLRA does not undermine the FSLMRA in determining the bargaining unit, rather it works in conjunction with it to ensure that the unit is appropriate and represents a clear community of interest among the employees. The other options are true statements about the FLRA's role in representing bargaining units of federal employees.

Question 7

When a complaint alleging unfair labor practices is filed with the Federal Labor Relations Authority, the General Counsel's Office of the FLRA investigates the complaint and attempts to reach a _____ settlement.

Accepted Answer

The General Counsel's Office of the FLRA investigates the complaint and attempts to reach a voluntary settlement, which means a settlement that is agreed upon by both parties without the need for a formal decision or order from the FLRA. This approach is preferred as it saves time and resources, and promotes a positive working relationship between the parties.

Question 8

The decisions of Federal Labor Relations Authority are subject to judicial review by:

Accepted Answer

The decisions of the Federal Labor Relations Authority can be reviewed by the federal courts of appeals.

Question 9

Consultation rights entitle the union to be informed of any substantive change in employment conditions proposed by the:

Accepted Answer

Consultation rights are provided to unions by an employer, giving them the right to be informed about any significant changes in employment conditions proposed by the employer. This helps to ensure that unions can provide input and negotiate on behalf of their members when changes are being made to working conditions. The Secretary of Labor, Senate, and Court do not typically have a role in granting consultation rights to unions.

Question 10

A union becomes the exclusive representative of an appropriate unit of employees when it has been selected by a majority of votes cast in a representation election under the:

Accepted Answer

The answer of A union becomes the exclusive representative of...

Question 11

Nearly 30 percent of the bargaining unit members at Specialty Mills Company no longer wish to be represented by their exclusive representative union.When such a petition is filed, the representation question will be investigated by the:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Nearly 30 percent of the bargaining unit...

Question 12

​Employees of a cement manufacturing company run by the government negotiated with the employer for a hike in their wages through the collective bargaining unit of the company.Which of the following is correct regarding the federal employees' rights regarding collective bargaining on wage issues?

Accepted Answer

Wage issues for federal employees are typically not subject to collective bargaining because they are often determined by statute, meaning that laws set the framework for their wages, not negotiations between unions and the employer.

Question 13

All collective agreements under the Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Act must contain a grievance procedure.Within how many days may either of the parties appeal to the Fair Labor Relations Authority if arbitration is invoked?​

Accepted Answer

Either party may appeal to the Federal Labor Relations Authority within 30 days after the award is served on the parties if arbitration is invoked.

Question 14

The Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Act elections allows for the holding of _____ to determine the exclusive representative of a bargaining unit.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Act elections...

Question 15

The Federal Labor Relations Act may also seek injunctions, restraining orders, or contempt citations in the federal courts against the:

Accepted Answer

The Federal Labor Relations Act allows for injunctions, restraining orders, or contempt citations to be sought in federal court against striking unions.

Question 16

In Professional Air Traffic Controllers (PATCO) Org.v.Fair Labor Relations Authority, PATCO and the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) held a negotiation for a new agreement which was rejected by PATCO.Following the rejection, the parties resumed negotiation again, but when the negotiation failed to reach an agreement, PATCO went on strike against FAA.Is it illegal for PATCO to engage in a strike?​

Accepted Answer

The strike by PATCO was illegal as federal employees (including air traffic controllers) are forbidden to strike under the Taft-Hartley Act and Executive Order 11491. As a result of the strike, President Reagan fired more than 11,000 air traffic controllers who participated in it.

Question 17

Wages for most federal employees are not subject to collective bargaining because they are determined by:

Accepted Answer

Wages for most federal employees are determined by statutes, specifically the Federal Employee Pay Comparability Act (FEPCA) which establishes the general framework for setting federal employee pay. This law ensures that federal employees are paid comparably to their counterparts in the private sector, according to factors such as location, level of responsibility, and required skills. As a result, most federal employee wages are not subject to collective bargaining.

Question 18

The management-rights clause contained in the Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Act (FSLMRA) state that decisions to assign work, contract out work, or select candidates to fill positions are:

Accepted Answer

The management-rights clause contained in the Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Act (FSLMRA) means that decisions to assign work, contract out work, or select candidates to fill positions are not subject to negotiation. These decisions are solely the discretion of management and are not open to bargaining with employees or their representatives.

Question 19

The central authority responsible for the administration of the Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Act (FSLMRA) is the:

Accepted Answer

The Federal Labor Relations Authority is specifically responsible for administering and enforcing the Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Act (FSLMRA). The other options listed are responsible for different laws or regulations pertaining to labor or employment.

Question 20

The Federal Labor Relations Authority has broad authority for fashioning remedial orders for:

Accepted Answer

The Federal Labor Relations Authority has broad authority for fashioning remedial orders for unfair labor practices, as defined by the Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Statute. The FLRA does not have authority for fair representations, strikes, or whistle blowing.

Quiz 19: Public Sector Labor Relations

If an impasse is not resolved under mediation of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCA) , either parties may request that the _____ consider the dispute.

Ron joined a public sector enterprise and the company had an active union.Ron wished to join the union but was denied membership in the union.Which of the following acts makes it illegal to deny union membership to an employee?

The purpose of the restrictions on the political activities of federal employees through the Hatch Act is all of the following except:

In National Federation of Federal Employees, Local 1309 v.Dept.of the Interior, the Supreme Court held that the Federal Labor Relations Authority had the power to determine whether federal employers were required to engage in "midterm" bargaining.Midterm bargaining is:

The employees of the U.._____ are not subject to the Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Act (FSLMRA) .

Which of the following is not true of the various aspects of the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) with regard to representation of bargaining units?

When a complaint alleging unfair labor practices is filed with the Federal Labor Relations Authority, the General Counsel's Office of the FLRA investigates the complaint and attempts to reach a _____ settlement.

The decisions of Federal Labor Relations Authority are subject to judicial review by:

Consultation rights entitle the union to be informed of any substantive change in employment conditions proposed by the:

A union becomes the exclusive representative of an appropriate unit of employees when it has been selected by a majority of votes cast in a representation election under the:

Nearly 30 percent of the bargaining unit members at Specialty Mills Company no longer wish to be represented by their exclusive representative union.When such a petition is filed, the representation question will be investigated by the:

Employees of a cement manufacturing company run by the government negotiated with the employer for a hike in their wages through the collective bargaining unit of the company.Which of the following is correct regarding the federal employees' rights regarding collective bargaining on wage issues?

All collective agreements under the Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Act must contain a grievance procedure.Within how many days may either of the parties appeal to the Fair Labor Relations Authority if arbitration is invoked?

The Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Act elections allows for the holding of _____ to determine the exclusive representative of a bargaining unit.

The Federal Labor Relations Act may also seek injunctions, restraining orders, or contempt citations in the federal courts against the:

Wages for most federal employees are not subject to collective bargaining because they are determined by:

The management-rights clause contained in the Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Act (FSLMRA) state that decisions to assign work, contract out work, or select candidates to fill positions are:

The central authority responsible for the administration of the Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Act (FSLMRA) is the:

The Federal Labor Relations Authority has broad authority for fashioning remedial orders for:

Quiz 19: Public Sector Labor Relations

If an impasse is not resolved under mediation of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCA) , either parties may request that the _____ consider the dispute.

Ron joined a public sector enterprise and the company had an active union.Ron wished to join the union but was denied membership in the union.Which of the following acts makes it illegal to deny union membership to an employee?​

​The purpose of the restrictions on the political activities of federal employees through the Hatch Act is all of the following except:

In National Federation of Federal Employees, Local 1309 v.Dept.of the Interior, the Supreme Court held that the Federal Labor Relations Authority had the power to determine whether federal employers were required to engage in "midterm" bargaining.Midterm bargaining is:

The employees of the U.._____ are not subject to the Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Act (FSLMRA) .

​Which of the following is not true of the various aspects of the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) with regard to representation of bargaining units?

When a complaint alleging unfair labor practices is filed with the Federal Labor Relations Authority, the General Counsel's Office of the FLRA investigates the complaint and attempts to reach a _____ settlement.

The decisions of Federal Labor Relations Authority are subject to judicial review by:

Consultation rights entitle the union to be informed of any substantive change in employment conditions proposed by the:

A union becomes the exclusive representative of an appropriate unit of employees when it has been selected by a majority of votes cast in a representation election under the:

Nearly 30 percent of the bargaining unit members at Specialty Mills Company no longer wish to be represented by their exclusive representative union.When such a petition is filed, the representation question will be investigated by the:

​Employees of a cement manufacturing company run by the government negotiated with the employer for a hike in their wages through the collective bargaining unit of the company.Which of the following is correct regarding the federal employees' rights regarding collective bargaining on wage issues?

All collective agreements under the Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Act must contain a grievance procedure.Within how many days may either of the parties appeal to the Fair Labor Relations Authority if arbitration is invoked?​

The Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Act elections allows for the holding of _____ to determine the exclusive representative of a bargaining unit.

The Federal Labor Relations Act may also seek injunctions, restraining orders, or contempt citations in the federal courts against the:

Wages for most federal employees are not subject to collective bargaining because they are determined by:

The management-rights clause contained in the Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Act (FSLMRA) state that decisions to assign work, contract out work, or select candidates to fill positions are:

The central authority responsible for the administration of the Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Act (FSLMRA) is the:

The Federal Labor Relations Authority has broad authority for fashioning remedial orders for:

Ron joined a public sector enterprise and the company had an active union.Ron wished to join the union but was denied membership in the union.Which of the following acts makes it illegal to deny union membership to an employee?

The purpose of the restrictions on the political activities of federal employees through the Hatch Act is all of the following except:

Which of the following is not true of the various aspects of the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) with regard to representation of bargaining units?

Employees of a cement manufacturing company run by the government negotiated with the employer for a hike in their wages through the collective bargaining unit of the company.Which of the following is correct regarding the federal employees' rights regarding collective bargaining on wage issues?

All collective agreements under the Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Act must contain a grievance procedure.Within how many days may either of the parties appeal to the Fair Labor Relations Authority if arbitration is invoked?