Question 1

Which of the following statutes extended the prohibition of yellow-dog contracts beyond the railroad industry?

Accepted Answer

The Norris-LaGuardia Act extended the prohibition of yellow-dog contracts beyond the railroad industry, outlawing them in all industries. The Wagner Act established the right to collective bargaining and protected workers' right to join unions, but it did not specifically address yellow-dog contracts. The Taft-Hartley Act amended the Wagner Act and allowed states to pass right-to-work laws, but it did not address yellow-dog contracts either. The Jefferson-Jones Act does not exist.

Question 2

Which of the following is the least likely to trigger union organizing?

Accepted Answer

Hiring a pro-union employee may actually decrease the likelihood of union organizing as the employee may feel their concerns are being heard and addressed. The other options are all common reasons for employees to seek union representation.

Question 3

In a(n)_______________,all nonmanagerial employees must pay union dues,whether or not they are members of the union.

Accepted Answer

In an agency shop, all nonmanagerial employees are required to pay union dues or an equivalent fee, regardless of their membership in the union. However, employees are not required to actually join the union itself. This type of shop is often the result of collective bargaining agreements between the employer and the union.

Question 4

Employees may join unions to meet a number of needs.In addition to fair compensation,which of the following needs may be satisfied by union membership?

Accepted Answer

All of the given options can be reasons why employees join unions. Unions negotiate for job security, safe and healthy working conditions, and fair compensation for their members. Additionally, union membership can provide a sense of socialization and belonging to a group with similar interests and concerns.

Question 5

NLRB certification elections are conducted __________.

Accepted Answer

NLRB certification elections are conducted by secret ballot to ensure the privacy and protection of individual choices made by the voters. The other options, such as distribution of authorization cards, certified mail, and voice vote, may be used in certain stages of the election or in other labor relations processes, but they are not the primary means by which certification elections are conducted.

Question 6

In a(n)_______________,a new employee must be a union member when hired.

Accepted Answer

A closed shop requires that all employees must be a part of a union as a condition of employment.

Question 7

An intermediate union body is usually affiliated with a national union and provides services to a specific:

Accepted Answer

Intermediate union bodies are typically affiliated with national unions and are organized to serve members in a specific geographic area, rather than a single industry, business, or individual union steward.

Question 8

_________ require employees to promise not to join labor unions in exchange for employment.

Accepted Answer

Yellow-dog contracts are employment agreements which prohibit employees from joining labor unions in order to keep their job. The term "yellow dog" refers to a derogatory term for someone who is viewed as a traitor to their own cause. While these types of contracts are illegal in the United States, they were commonly used in the past to prevent employees from organizing and advocating for better working conditions and wages. Scab contracts, on the other hand, are agreements that require employees to assure that they will perform the work of striking employees during a labor dispute. Black-flag contracts and Right to work contracts are not related to this topic.

Question 9

At least __ percent of the employees must sign before the NLRB can be petitioned to hold a representation election.However,if over ___ percent of the employees sign up,the union can ask the company directly that it be named representative without a certification election.

Accepted Answer

At least 30 percent of the employees must sign before the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) can be petitioned to hold a representation election. However, if over 50 percent of the employees sign up, the union can ask the company directly that it be named representative without a certification election.

Question 10

The Landrum-Griffin Act gives every union member the right to do all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

The Landrum-Griffin Act provides union members with several rights, such as the right to nominate candidates for union office, vote in union elections, and attend union meetings. However, it does not give members the right to leave the union while maintaining union negotiated benefits. This is because union negotiated benefits are typically only available to active union members who are paying dues.

Question 11

Which of the following statutes was passed to regulate the internal affairs of unions?

Accepted Answer

The Landrum-Griffin Act, also known as the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act, was passed in 1959 to regulate the internal affairs of unions and protect union members from corrupt activities by union leaders. The other options listed are labor laws but do not specifically regulate internal union affairs. The Wagner Act established the right to collective bargaining, the Taft-Hartley Act restricted some union activities, and the Norris-LaGuardia Act limited the power of federal courts to issue injunctions against labor disputes.

Question 12

The major responsibilities of the _____________ are to negotiate and administer the labor agreement and to settle problems that may arise in connection with the contract.

Accepted Answer

The role described in the question is typically associated with a business representative, who is responsible for handling labor contract negotiations and dealing with any issues or disputes that may arise during the duration of the agreement. Union stewards and shop stewards are more limited in their scope, typically representing the interests of union members in a specific workplace or department. A shop representative is not a commonly used term in the context of labor relations.

Question 13

The Norris-LaGuardia Act limited the use of injunctions by federal courts to stop:

Accepted Answer

The Norris-LaGuardia Act limited the use of injunctions by federal courts to stop union picketing, boycotts and strikes. Therefore, all of the above choices are correct.

Question 14

The National Labor Relations act is also known as the _________.

Accepted Answer

The National Labor Relations act is commonly referred to as the Wagner Act, named after its sponsor, Senator Robert F. Wagner.

Question 15

The AFL-CIO describes ____________ as "the labor movement's lifeblood and the most critical element in the pursuit of our historic goal of helping working people secure justice,dignity,and a voice in the workplace and throughout society."

Accepted Answer

Union organizing is described by the AFL-CIO as crucial because it is the process through which workers can collectively gain a voice and negotiate for better conditions, which is central to achieving justice and dignity in the workplace and society.

Question 16

Yellow-dog contracts were prohibited in the

Accepted Answer

The Norris-LaGuardia Act (1932) and the Railroad Labor Act (1926) both prohibited yellow-dog contracts, which required employees to agree not to join a union as a condition of employment.

Question 17

Mike is an employee and a member of the union who represents and strives to keep the lines of communication,trust,and respect open between union members and management.Mike is most likely the __________.

Accepted Answer

A union steward is an employee who serves as a representative for their union at their workplace. They work to communicate with management and ensure that employees' rights are protected. A shop supervisor, on the other hand, is a management position and would not be a member of the union. The option C) union supervisor is not a commonly used term and may not be applicable. Therefore, the best choice is A) union steward.

Question 18

Which of the following are in proper chronological order?

Accepted Answer

The National Labor Relations Act (1935) came first, establishing the right of employees to form unions and bargain collectively. The Labor Management Relations Act, also known as the Taft-Hartley Act (1947), amended the NLRA, imposing certain restrictions on labor unions. The Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act (1959) aimed at regulating union activities and preventing corruption, thus following the other two in chronological order.

Question 19

The AFL-CIO was formed in 1955 when the American Federation of Labor merged with the:

Accepted Answer

The AFL-CIO was formed in 1955 as a result of the merger between the American Federation of Labor (AFL) and Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO).

Question 20

The _______________ represents the interests of the local union members in their relations with managers on the job.

Accepted Answer

A union steward's primary responsibility is to represent the interests of the local union members in their daily work-related relations with managers on the job. They protect the rights of the members and work to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. The business representative is responsible for negotiating contracts with management, the president oversees the operations of the union, and a committee chairperson leads a committee within the union. Therefore, the best choice for this question is C)union steward.

Quiz 15: Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining