Question 1

_____ of the National Labor Relations Act grants employees the legal right to organize and bargain with the employer collectively.

Accepted Answer

Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act grants employees the legal right to organize and bargain with the employer collectively. This section specifically outlines the rights of employees to form and join labor organizations, to engage in collective bargaining, and to engage in other concerted activities for the purpose of collective bargaining or other mutual aid or protection.

Question 2

A bargaining unit consists of:

Accepted Answer

A bargaining unit refers to a group of employees who will be covered by a collective bargaining agreement. Therefore, the best choice is B - employees to be covered by the agreement. The other options, such as A (employees being recruited by the union) and C (hourly employees) are not necessarily requirements for a bargaining unit. D (employees below the management level) is more likely to be a characteristic of a bargaining unit, but not a definitive requirement.

Question 3

Terry Moser,an organizer for the Teamsters,gives five progressive steps that can lead to unionization.At which step do labor organizers seek specific information about the employer's finances,supervisory styles,and management practices?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Terry Moser,an organizer for the Teamsters,gives five...

Question 4

Louis,a union organizer,seeks to organize a firm with 120 truck drivers.What minimum number of signed authorization cards will Louis need before the National Labor Relations Board will hold a representation election?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Louis,a union organizer,seeks to organize a firm...

Question 5

Which of the following are considered the "bread and butter" issues of collective bargaining?

Accepted Answer

Wages and benefits are considered the "bread and butter" issues of collective bargaining as they are the key issues for unions and employees. While the other options, such as working conditions, employee status, and safety and health standards, are also important, they may not be negotiated as frequently or with the same level of importance as wages and benefits.

Question 6

The NLRB will not set up bargaining units based on:

Accepted Answer

The NLRB will not set up bargaining units based on the age of employees.

Question 7

Louis,a union organizer,needs what minimum percentage of signed authorization cards before the National Labor Relations Board will hold a representation election?

Accepted Answer

According to the National Labor Relations Board, a union must collect signed authorization cards from at least 30 percent of all eligible employees before a representation election can be held. This is known as the "showing of interest" or "card check" stage. If the union is able to collect signatures from at least 30 percent of eligible employees, the NLRB will usually schedule a representation election to determine if a majority of employees want union representation.

Question 8

If the employer and the union cannot agree on which employees should be in the bargaining unit,then:

Accepted Answer

If the employer and the union cannot agree on which employees should be in the bargaining unit, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) will determine the "appropriate unit." The NLRB will consider various factors, including the type of work performed, skills required, and the extent of supervision received. Once the appropriate bargaining unit is determined, the affected employees may then vote on whether they want to be represented by the union.

Question 9

An employer has 150 employees.A certification election was held and 125 employees actually votes.To be granted exclusive representation over all bargaining unit members,the union must receive at least ____ votes.

Accepted Answer

To be granted exclusive representation over all bargaining unit members, the union must receive at least 50% of the votes cast in the election. In this case, 125 employees voted, so the union must receive at least 63 votes (50% of 125) to be granted exclusive representation.

Question 10

If a newly certified union is unable to obtain a labor agreement within a year of winning its certification election,under the Taft-Hartley Act:

Accepted Answer

According to the Taft-Hartley Act, if a newly certified union is unable to obtain a labor agreement within a year of winning its certification election, employees are allowed to vote the union out through a decertification election. This means that the employees can choose whether to continue to be represented by the union or not.

Question 11

Once a union becomes certified,the employer is required to:

Accepted Answer

Once a union becomes certified, the employer is required to begin negotiations leading toward a labor agreement. While the employer may eventually sign a labor agreement, it is not required at this stage. Deduction of union dues is also not mandatory until a collective bargaining agreement is signed. The employer must notify employees of the bargaining relationship, but this is not the only requirement.

Question 12

Most organizing campaigns are begun by:

Accepted Answer

Most organizing campaigns are initiated by employees who want to form a union or improve their working conditions. While union organizers may assist in the process, the impetus for the campaign usually comes from the workers themselves. Rival unions or the AFL-CIO Department of Organizing may sometimes be involved, but they are not typically the primary movers in the campaign.

Question 13

The legal right and responsibility to represent all bargaining unit members equally whether they join the union or not is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

Exclusive representation refers to the legal obligation of a union to represent all employees in a bargaining unit equally, regardless of whether or not the employees choose to join the union. This means that the union has the exclusive right to negotiate on behalf of all employees in the bargaining unit, and is responsible for representing their interests. Union certification refers to the process by which a union is officially recognized by an employer or a government agency as the representative of a particular group of employees. Union checkoff refers to the practice of deducting union dues from an employee's paycheck. Elective representation refers to a system in which employees are able to choose whether or not they want to be represented by a union.

Question 14

An employer has 80 employees.A certification election was held and only 40 employees actually voted.At least,____ employees must vote "no" for the union to lose the election.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An employer has 80 employees.A certification election...

Question 15

On average,the NLRB wins more than _____ of the cases that it takes to court.

Accepted Answer

According to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Annual Reports, the NLRB wins around 90 percent of the cases that it takes to court. This high success rate can be attributed to the experienced attorneys, investigators, and judges who work for the NLRB, as well as the fact that the NLRB only takes cases that have a strong likelihood of success.

Question 16

According to federal labor law,employers can:

Accepted Answer

Employers can publicly emphasize unfavorable aspects of unionism under federal labor law.

Question 17

In about one out of ____ union campaigns,unions are unable to secure a first contract after winning a representation election.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In about one out of ____ union...

Question 18

According to federal labor laws,which of the following employer acts is absolutely prohibited?

Accepted Answer

Threatening employees with the loss of their jobs if they vote to unionize is considered coercive and is absolutely prohibited under federal labor laws. The other choices are allowed, as long as they do not involve coercion or intimidation of employees.

Question 19

The United Mine Workers (UMW)were seeking recognition through an election at the McCoy Coal Co.Two hundred employees were eligible to vote,but the vote was only 50 for and 25 against the UMW.According to the process the NLRB should now:

Accepted Answer

The NLRB should certify the UMW since it was approved by a majority of those voting. The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) requires that a union must be certified if it is approved by a majority of employees in a bargaining unit. In this case, since 50 employees voted in favor of the UMW, which is more than half of the employees who voted, the union should be certified as the representative of the bargaining unit employees.

Question 20

Employees indicate their willingness to be represented by a union by signing a/an:

Accepted Answer

An authorization card is a document signed by employees indicating their willingness to be represented by a specific union. It is also known as a union card or a check-off card. A stipulation card is a document used in legal proceedings to stipulate or agree on certain facts. An agreement card and a selection card are not typically used in the context of union representation.

Quiz 14: The Dynamics of Labor Relations