Question 1

The best way handle ____________ is for both management and the union to take the position that they have mutual responsibilities to avoid them.

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Question 2

In recent years, police unions have been called upon not only to fight for pay raises for the members, but also to oppose threatened ____________.

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Question 3

Each state has a ____________ that is charged with administering the collective bargaining statuses covering public employees of that state.

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Question 4

A union's ____________ will usually not be a member of the bargaining unit; rather, he or she will be a specialist brought in to represent it.

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Question 5

Identify and briefly discuss the seven major factors combined that led to public sector collective bargaining.

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Question 6

What are the four areas that need to be examined in order to fully understand the impact of unions on a community? How do they impact the community?

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Question 7

Although public employee collective bargaining laws vary by state, the general thrust of the laws can be summarized by three simplified models. What are these models?

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Question 8

Who generally serves on union and management teams during negotiations?

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Question 9

List and describe the four major forms of job action.

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Question 10

Match the characteristic from Column 1 to its corresponding type of collective bargaining law in Column 2. The items in Column 2 may be used more than once.
-The least common collective bargaining law governing law enforcement.

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Question 11

Match the characteristic from Column 1 to its corresponding type of collective bargaining law in Column 2. The items in Column 2 may be used more than once.
-Allows public employees the right to select exclusive representatives.

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Binding arbitration model allows public employees the right to select exclusive representatives, as it involves a formal process where an arbitrator can make binding decisions, often requiring the selection of a representative for negotiations.

Question 12

Match the characteristic from Column 1 to its corresponding type of collective bargaining law in Column 2. The items in Column 2 may be used more than once.
-Only obligates employers to meet and confer with no method of impasse resolution.

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The meet and confer model of collective bargaining law only obligates employers to meet and discuss with unions or employee representatives without any legal requirement for resolving impasses, distinguishing it from models that may require binding arbitration or do not require bargaining at all.

Question 13

Match the characteristic from Column 1 to its corresponding type of collective bargaining law in Column 2. The items in Column 2 may be used more than once.
-Weakest type in terms of protecting the organizing rights of law enforcement officers.

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The "Bargaining not required model" is considered the weakest type in terms of protecting the organizing rights of law enforcement officers because it does not mandate employers to engage in collective bargaining with their employees, offering the least legal support for organizing efforts.

Question 14

Match the characteristic from Column 1 to its corresponding type of collective bargaining law in Column 2. The items in Column 2 may be used more than once.
-Strongest type in terms of protecting the organizing rights of law enforcement officers.

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The binding arbitration model is considered the strongest type of collective bargaining law in terms of protecting the organizing rights of law enforcement officers because it ensures that disputes between the union and the employer are resolved by a neutral third party, making it more likely that workers' rights and interests will be upheld.

Question 15

Match the characteristic from Column 1 to its corresponding type of collective bargaining law in Column 2. The items in Column 2 may be used more than once.
-Used in states where collective bargaining is not required by statute.

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The "Bargaining not required model" is used in states where collective bargaining is not mandated by statute, meaning that public employers are not legally required to engage in collective bargaining with employee unions.

Question 16

In your opinion, should police organizations be allowed to collectively bargain and thus have union representation for their officers? Justify your response

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Question 17

What steps can a chief take to impact the "code of silence" in their agency?

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Question 18

Do you believe the chief of police should be an active member of the management team during negotiations with the union? Why or why not?

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Question 19

Would you prefer to serve on the management or union team during labor negotiations? Why?

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Question 20

What are the ethical and personal dilemmas an officer might face as he or she participates in a job action?

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Quiz 11: Labor Relations