Question 1

What role does the NLRB play in a representation election?

Accepted Answer

The NLRB's main role in a representation election is to supervise the election and certify the election results. While it is important for employees to have information about the costs and benefits of unionization, it is not the NLRB's responsibility to provide it in an unbiased way.

Question 2

A place of employment where all employees are represented by a union and most employees are union members, but non-union workers must pay fees to the union, is called:

Accepted Answer

The answer of A place of employment where all employees...

Question 3

In an agency shop nonunion employees are represented by the union and have ____ deducted from their paychecks that go to cover the costs of union services.

Accepted Answer

In an agency shop, nonunion employees are required to pay agency fees to the union for the services provided by the union even if they choose not to join the union. These fees are deducted from their paychecks. Therefore, option B - agency fees is the correct answer.

Question 4

As illustrated by the Supreme Court ruling in the Beck case, where non-union workers at AT&T were required by a union to pay "agency fees," instead of union dues, to contribute to the expense of representing these workers in collective bargaining:

Accepted Answer

Unions are not allowed to use the equivalent of dues from nonmembers, such as agency fees, for political activities, as determined by the Supreme Court in the Beck case. This ruling ensures that nonmembers are not compelled to support political activities with which they may disagree.

Question 5

A place of employment where all employees are represented by a union and most employees are union members, but non-union workers must pay fees to the union, is called:

Accepted Answer

An agency shop is a place of employment where all employees are represented by a union and most employees are union members, but non-union workers must pay fees to the union. This is in contrast to a union shop, where all employees are required to be union members. A closed shop is a place of employment where only union members can be hired, and a yellow-dog shop is a place that requires workers to sign an agreement not to join a union as a condition of employment.

Question 6

In Chicago Teachers Union, regarding agency fees paid by nonunion workers to unions at unionized workplaces, the Supreme Court held that the union must:

Accepted Answer

The Supreme Court held that the union must provide an explanation for how the fees are being spent and allow challenges to the amount of fees charged, but did not require the union to refund any fees challenged by workers as being used for political purposes.

Question 7

State right-to-work laws are allowed by:

Accepted Answer

Right-to-work laws are allowed by the Taft-Hartley Act, not any of the choices listed.

Question 8

A right-to-work law:

Accepted Answer

A right-to-work law prohibits agency shops and allows employees to opt-out of paying union dues or fees even if they are benefiting from the collective bargaining process. This creates a situation where some employees can free-ride on the union's efforts while still receiving the benefits of the collective bargaining agreement. Additionally, non-union members are also protected from having to pay agency fees that are designed to cover the costs of collective bargaining activities. Therefore, the best choice is E.

Question 9

Certification of a union by the NLRB means the union will:

Accepted Answer

Certification of a union by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) means that the union is recognized as the exclusive bargaining representative for all employees in the bargaining unit, not just those who voted for the union or those who pay dues. This includes representing employees in negotiations over wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment. The employer is legally bound to recognize and negotiate with the certified union.

Question 10

The Supreme Court has held in several cases that unions are not to use agency fees for political purposes without permission. As a result:

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Supreme Court has held in several...

Question 11

State right-to-work laws are allowed by:

Accepted Answer

Right-to-work laws are allowed by the Taft-Hartley Act, which was passed in 1947. This federal law allows states to pass their own laws prohibiting mandatory union membership or payment of union dues as a condition of employment.

Question 12

Union certification is granted by the NLRB if:

Accepted Answer

Union certification is granted by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) if more than 50 percent of the employees in a bargaining unit vote in favor of the union. This majority support is necessary for the union to be officially recognized as the representative of the employees for collective bargaining purposes.

Question 13

In Chicago Teachers Union, regarding agency fees paid by nonunion workers to unions at unionized workplaces, the Supreme Court held that which of the following requirements must be fulfilled with regard to agency fees paid by nonunion workers:

Accepted Answer

The Supreme Court held that all of the specific requirements listed in choices A through D must be fulfilled with regard to agency fees paid by nonunion workers. This includes providing an adequate explanation of the basis for the fee, a reasonably prompt explanation of the fee, an opportunity to challenge the fee before an impartial decision maker, and an escrow account for the amounts in dispute while challenges are pending.

Question 14

The result of the decision from the Supreme Court's Chicago Teachers Union and Beck decisions has been that:

Accepted Answer

The answer of The result of the decision from the...

Question 15

In the Beck case, where non-union workers at AT&T were required by a union to pay "agency fees," instead of union dues, to contribute to the expense of representing these workers in collective bargaining. The Supreme Court held that the union:

Accepted Answer

The Supreme Court in Communications Workers of America v. Beck held that unions could not use agency fees collected from non-union members for political activities unrelated to collective bargaining, contract administration, or grievance adjustment.

Question 16

Certification of a union by the NLRB means the union will:

Accepted Answer

Certification of a union by the NLRB means that the union is recognized as the exclusive bargaining agent for all employees in the bargaining unit, regardless of whether they voted for it or not. This means that the union has the sole authority to negotiate with the employer on behalf of all represented employees.

Question 17

In the Beck case, where non-union workers at AT&T were required by a union to pay "agency fees," instead of union dues, to contribute to the expense of representing these workers in collective bargaining. The Supreme Court held that the union:

Accepted Answer

The Supreme Court in Communications Workers of America v. Beck held that non-union workers could not be compelled to pay for union activities beyond collective bargaining, but it did not find a violation of the First Amendment, Taft-Hartley Act, or interstate commerce.

Question 18

In non-right-to-work states, employees at unionized workplaces are required to pay agency fees, equal to a large percent of union dues, if they refuse to pay union dues. According to the Supreme Court, a union may:

Accepted Answer

Agency fees from non-members can be collected by unions, but the unions must provide explanations on how these fees are determined to ensure non-members are not paying for political activities. This is to ensure that non-members are only paying for the costs related to collective bargaining, contract administration, and grievance adjustment.

Question 19

If over half of the employees at a workplace vote for union representation, the NLRB will:

Accepted Answer

If over half of the employees vote for union representation, the NLRB will certify the union as the exclusive bargaining agent for all employees, but it does not require all employees to join the union.

Question 20

In non-right-to-work states, employees at unionized workplaces are required to pay agency fees, equal to a large percent of union dues, if they refuse to pay union dues. According to the Supreme Court, a union may:

Accepted Answer

The Supreme Court has ruled that unions cannot collect agency fees from non-members for political purposes, as it violates their First Amendment rights.

Quiz 15: Employment and Labor Regulations

What role does the NLRB play in a representation election?

A place of employment where all employees are represented by a union and most employees are union members, but non-union workers must pay fees to the union, is called:

In an agency shop nonunion employees are represented by the union and have ____ deducted from their paychecks that go to cover the costs of union services.

As illustrated by the Supreme Court ruling in the Beck case, where non-union workers at AT&T were required by a union to pay "agency fees," instead of union dues, to contribute to the expense of representing these workers in collective bargaining:

A place of employment where all employees are represented by a union and most employees are union members, but non-union workers must pay fees to the union, is called:

In Chicago Teachers Union, regarding agency fees paid by nonunion workers to unions at unionized workplaces, the Supreme Court held that the union must:

State right-to-work laws are allowed by:

A right-to-work law:

Certification of a union by the NLRB means the union will:

The Supreme Court has held in several cases that unions are not to use agency fees for political purposes without permission. As a result:

State right-to-work laws are allowed by:

Union certification is granted by the NLRB if:

In Chicago Teachers Union, regarding agency fees paid by nonunion workers to unions at unionized workplaces, the Supreme Court held that which of the following requirements must be fulfilled with regard to agency fees paid by nonunion workers:

The result of the decision from the Supreme Court's Chicago Teachers Union and Beck decisions has been that:

In the Beck case, where non-union workers at AT&T were required by a union to pay "agency fees," instead of union dues, to contribute to the expense of representing these workers in collective bargaining. The Supreme Court held that the union:

Certification of a union by the NLRB means the union will:

In the Beck case, where non-union workers at AT&T were required by a union to pay "agency fees," instead of union dues, to contribute to the expense of representing these workers in collective bargaining. The Supreme Court held that the union:

In non-right-to-work states, employees at unionized workplaces are required to pay agency fees, equal to a large percent of union dues, if they refuse to pay union dues. According to the Supreme Court, a union may:

If over half of the employees at a workplace vote for union representation, the NLRB will:

In non-right-to-work states, employees at unionized workplaces are required to pay agency fees, equal to a large percent of union dues, if they refuse to pay union dues. According to the Supreme Court, a union may: