Question 1

The NLRB would be least likely to exercise any jurisdiction when:
A) There is a dispute among union officials.
B) There is a dispute over wages.
C) A strike occurs.
D) Labor complains of unfair labor practices.

Accepted Answer

The NLRB only has jurisdiction over disputes involving an employer and their employees, not internal union disputes among union officials.

Question 2

In April 2005, teaching assistants at Columbia and Yale Universities staged an "______" to show the New England schools that they stand together seeking higher pay, childcare, and medical benefits.
A) Closed shop
B) Outlaw shop
C) Union shop
D) Solidarity action

Accepted Answer

The teaching assistants at Columbia and Yale Universities staged a "solidarity action" in April 2005 to demonstrate unity in their demands for higher pay, childcare, and medical benefits. This term refers to an action taken by workers to support each other's causes or grievances, often across different workplaces or sectors.

Question 3

The certified union for a bargaining unit is granted an exclusive right under the NLRA to represent:
A) All non-management employees within the company.
B) All union employees.
C) Only employees of a particular skill craft union) or work industrial union).
D) All employees in that unit, union, or nonunion.

Accepted Answer

The NLRA grants the certified union for a bargaining unit the exclusive right to represent all employees in that unit, both union and nonunion. Therefore, choice D is the correct answer.

Question 4

The new union federation that split from the AFL-CIO in 2005 is called:
A) Change to Win.
B) Appropriate Unit.
C) NLRB.
D) Bargaining Unit.

Accepted Answer

The new union federation that split from the AFL-CIO in 2005 is called Change to Win. None of the other options are correct.

Question 5

The NLRB has jurisdiction over persons when there is a labor dispute which:
A) Cannot otherwise be resolved.
B) Affects commerce.
C) Involves at least 500 employees.
D) Involves national security.

Accepted Answer

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has jurisdiction over persons when there is a labor dispute that affects commerce. This means that if the dispute has the potential to impact interstate commerce, the NLRB has the authority to intervene and attempt to resolve the dispute. The other options, such as national security or number of employees, do not necessarily determine whether the NLRB has jurisdiction.

Question 6

Which of the following is not a criterion the NLRB reviews when determining a rational bargaining unit?
A) Desires of employer
B) History of bargaining
C) Community of interest
D) Public interest

Accepted Answer

The desires of the employer are not a criterion that the NLRB reviews when determining a rational bargaining unit. The NLRB considers factors such as the history of bargaining, community of interest, and public interest.

Question 7

A key element to a union's security is an agreement provision that requires:
A) High industry wages.
B) Paid vacation days.
C) Cost-of-living adjustments.
D) Dues checkoff and union membership.

Accepted Answer

Dues checkoff and union membership are critical to a union's security because they ensure that the union has the necessary financial resources to operate effectively and represent its members' interests. Dues checkoff allows union dues to be deducted directly from members' paychecks, which simplifies the collection process and ensures a steady income stream. Union membership, on the other hand, ensures that every worker covered by the union contract is paying dues, thereby strengthening the union's bargaining position and ability to advocate for its members. While high industry wages, paid vacation days, and cost-of-living adjustments may be important components of a union contract, they are not as essential to the union's security as dues checkoff and membership.

Question 8

The Bowen v. U.S. Postal Service decision by the Supreme Court did not: A) Require the employer to give the employee back pay. B) Require the union to give the employee back pay. C) Find the employee was not wrongfully discharged. D) Find the union guilty of poor representation of the employee.

Accepted Answer

The Supreme Court in Bowen v. U.S. Postal Service found that the employee was wrongfully discharged and addressed the responsibilities of both the employer and the union, but it did not find that the employee was not wrongfully discharged.

Question 9

The National Labor Relations Act provided four basic principles to guide the NLRB, including:
A) The arbitration of labor disputes.
B) Criminal sanctions against management.
C) Criminal sanctions against labor.
D) The encouragement of labor organizations and collective bargaining.

Accepted Answer

The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) was passed in 1935 and it aims to protect the rights of employees and employers, to encourage collective bargaining, and to prevent unfair labor practices. The NLRA established the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to enforce its provisions. One of the NLRB's basic principles is to encourage the formation and growth of labor organizations and to promote collective bargaining as a way of resolving labor disputes. Arbitration is a method of resolving disputes that can be used by the parties involved, but it is not a basic principle of the NLRA. Criminal sanctions may be applied in cases where there are violations of the NLRA, but they are not a basic principle of the act itself.

Question 10

The NLRB may add new classes of employees to existing units if they have a similar community of interest by utilizing the:
A) Wagner Act.
B) Globe Doctrine.
C) Accretion Doctrine.
D) Mallinckrodt Doctrine.

Accepted Answer

The Accretion Doctrine enables the NLRB to add new classes of employees to existing units if they have a similar community of interest. This means that if the additional class of employee shares common working conditions, skills, job duties, and other employment-related interests with the current unit, they can be included in the same bargaining unit. The other choices (A, B, and D) are not relevant to this situation or do not provide a legal basis for adding new classes of employees to existing units.

Question 11

Closed, open, and union shops are the basic forms of ________ clauses.
A) FLA
B) ALW
C) Union Hiring Hall
D) Union security

Accepted Answer

Closed, open, and union shops are types of union security clauses, which require employees to either join the union or pay union dues as a condition of employment. The union hiring hall is a separate concept related to how unions refer workers for job opportunities. FLA and ALW do not correspond to any relevant terms in this context.

Question 12

By 2002, UPS had converted 10,000 part-time jobs to full-time and then agreed in negotiations that year to convert another 10,000 part-time jobs to full-time during the 2002-2008 agreement. This was a result of:
A) An arbitration of labor disputes.
B) Collective bargaining.
C) The Justice Department.
D) Congress interference.

Accepted Answer

The conversion of part-time jobs to full-time was a result of collective bargaining between UPS and its labor union.

Question 13

Congress has provided that the NLRB cannot determine a craft unit inappropriate just because it wishes to break away from an existing industrial union unless:
A) A U.S. Circuit Court reviews the case.
B) Management agrees in writing to the request.
C) The Board's decision is unanimous.
D) The majority of the employees in the craft unit vote against separate representations.

Accepted Answer

According to the question, Congress has provided that the NLRB cannot determine a craft unit inappropriate just because it wishes to break away from an existing industrial union unless the majority of the employees in the craft unit vote against separate representations. Therefore, option D is the correct answer.

Question 14

If two bargaining units appear appropriate, the NLRB may utilize the Globe Doctrine by:
A) Consulting with management on its opinion.
B) Taking the question and comparing it to similar cases around the country.
C) Asking employees their desires through an election.
D) Appealing to the U.S. Circuit Court for a decision.

Accepted Answer

The Globe Doctrine refers to the NLRB's policy of preferring a larger, more comprehensive bargaining unit to a smaller one. If two bargaining units appear appropriate, the NLRB will ask employees their desires through an election to determine which unit they prefer to be represented by. Therefore, choice C is the best option.

Question 15

__________ provisions require employees to contribute a sum equal to membership dues to the union, but they are not required to join the union.
A) Open shop
B) Agency shop
C) Closed shop
D) Union hiring hall

Accepted Answer

This type of provision is known as an agency shop, where non-union employees are still required to pay fees to the union for the bargaining and representation services it provides, but they are not obligated to actually join the union.

Question 16

NLRB and court decisions have determined that some types of workers can be excluded from the usual appropriate bargaining units determination, including which of the following?
A) Specialists
B) Generalists
C) Temporary employees
D) Full-time employees

Accepted Answer

Temporary employees may be excluded from appropriate bargaining unit determination because they are not considered to have a sufficient "community of interest" with regular employees who have a more stable and ongoing relationship with the employer.

Question 17

The phrase "members in good standing" found in the union security clause refers to:
A) Employees are to join the union 30 to 90 days after being hired.
B) Employees required to pay union dues.
C) Employers are only allowed to hire union members.
D) Employers have the option to choose either full or limited membership.

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

In a _______ election, the bargaining unit members decide if they desire to nullify the union shop provisions in their agreement.
A) Political
B) Union board
C) Deauthorization
D) Certification

Accepted Answer

A deauthorization election is an election held by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) in which the bargaining unit members vote on whether they want to nullify the union shop provisions in their agreement. The other options listed (political, union board, and certification) do not involve this type of vote.

Question 19

A union has exclusive bargaining rights for all employees:
A) Who are union members.
B) Within the bargaining unit.
C) In the company.
D) Who have paid dues.

Accepted Answer

Exclusive bargaining rights mean that the union is the only entity allowed to negotiate on behalf of the employees within the defined bargaining unit. It does not depend on union membership, payment of dues, or company-wide coverage.

Question 20

The interests of the general public were served by the 1935 National Labor Relations Act primarily because it:
A) Provided for closed shops.
B) Encouraged collective bargaining to minimize industrial strife.
C) Provided for dues checkoff.
D) Outlawed unfair labor practices.

Accepted Answer

The 1935 National Labor Relations Act, also known as the Wagner Act, primarily served the interests of the general public by encouraging collective bargaining. This was intended to reduce industrial strife and promote fair labor practices, thereby contributing to a more stable and equitable labor environment.

Quiz 3: Establishing a Bargaining Process

The NLRB would be least likely to exercise any jurisdiction when:

In April 2005, teaching assistants at Columbia and Yale Universities staged an "______" to show the New England schools that they stand together seeking higher pay, childcare, and medical benefits.

The certified union for a bargaining unit is granted an exclusive right under the NLRA to represent:

The new union federation that split from the AFL-CIO in 2005 is called:

The NLRB has jurisdiction over persons when there is a labor dispute which:

Which of the following is not a criterion the NLRB reviews when determining a rational bargaining unit?

A key element to a union's security is an agreement provision that requires:

The Bowen v. U.S. Postal Service decision by the Supreme Court did not:

The National Labor Relations Act provided four basic principles to guide the NLRB, including:

The NLRB may add new classes of employees to existing units if they have a similar community of interest by utilizing the:

Closed, open, and union shops are the basic forms of ________ clauses.

By 2002, UPS had converted 10,000 part-time jobs to full-time and then agreed in negotiations that year to convert another 10,000 part-time jobs to full-time during the 2002-2008 agreement. This was a result of:

Congress has provided that the NLRB cannot determine a craft unit inappropriate just because it wishes to break away from an existing industrial union unless:

If two bargaining units appear appropriate, the NLRB may utilize the Globe Doctrine by:

__________ provisions require employees to contribute a sum equal to membership dues to the union, but they are not required to join the union.

NLRB and court decisions have determined that some types of workers can be excluded from the usual appropriate bargaining units determination, including which of the following?

The phrase "members in good standing" found in the union security clause refers to:

In a _______ election, the bargaining unit members decide if they desire to nullify the union shop provisions in their agreement.

A union has exclusive bargaining rights for all employees:

The interests of the general public were served by the 1935 National Labor Relations Act primarily because it: