Question 1

During an organizing campaign,which of the following occurs when union representatives make contact with employees,present their message about the union,and invite them to sign an authorization card?
A) The unions determine who is eligible to vote.
B) The union is automatically recognized if at least 30 percent of employees agree.
C) The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)conducts a secret-ballot election if only 30 to 50 percent of employees signed cards.
D) The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)certifies the union as the exclusive representative of employees if the employer refuses to sign the card.
E) The employees cannot participate in any of the proceedings.

Accepted Answer

If 30 to 50 percent of employees sign authorization cards, the NLRB may conduct a secret-ballot election to determine if the union should be recognized.

Question 2

Which of the following is true of how the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)carries out the function of preventing unfair labor practices?
A) The deadline for filing a charge is twelve months after the alleged unfair practice.
B) The NLRB has no authority to issue cease-and-desist orders to halt unfair labor.
C) The board can order the employer to reinstate workers but cannot order them to pay back pay.
D) The NLRB is not authorized to set aside the results of an election and must approach the courts for this purpose.
E) If an employer or union refuses to comply with an NLRB order,the board has the authority to petition the U.S.Court of Appeals.

Accepted Answer

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has the authority to prevent unfair labor practices and can issue cease-and-desist orders to halt them. The deadline for filing a charge is six months after the alleged unfair practice. The board can order the employer to reinstate workers and pay back pay. The NLRB has the authority to set aside the results of an election if there were irregularities. If an employer or union refuses to comply with an NLRB order, the board has the authority to petition the U.S. Court of Appeals, making choice E the correct answer.

Question 3

The National Labor Relations Board certifies a union as the exclusive representative of a group of employees when
A) the management of an organization approves of a union.
B) a union pays its dues to the board.
C) at least 51% of the employees join the union within a certain time (30 days)after beginning employment.
D) a majority of workers vote in favor of a union.
E) the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations votes in favor of a union.

Accepted Answer

The National Labor Relations Board certifies a union as the exclusive representative of a group of employees when a majority of workers vote in favor of a union. This means that the union has the support of the majority of employees in the bargaining unit and will negotiate on their behalf with the employer.

Question 4

Which of the following includes the right not nominate candidates for union office?
A) the Roosevelt Act
B) the California 1975 Labor Relations Act
C) the Landrum-Griffin Act
D) the Taft-Hartley Act
E) the Wagner Act

Accepted Answer

The Landrum-Griffin Act includes the right not nominate candidates for union office, also known as the "negative right to run." This means that unions are not required to nominate any candidate who seeks office, but they must provide a fair process for candidates who do run. The other options listed do not specifically address this right.

Question 5

The National Labor Relations Board has two major functions: one is to prevent unfair labor practices,and the other one is to
A) conduct periodic onsite inspections of union and company financial records.
B) conduct and certify representation elections.
C) make rules and regulations for union-management relations.
D) levy punitive charges on violators.
E) monitor and regulate labor relations in small,local businesses.

Accepted Answer

The National Labor Relations Board is responsible for conducting and certifying representation elections, which means they oversee the process of employees voting on whether or not they want to form a union. This is a critical role in ensuring fair and democratic unionization processes in the workplace. While the NLRB may also make rules and regulations and levy charges or fines for violations, these activities are secondary to their primary function of facilitating fair representation elections.

Question 6

Which of the following is an unfair labor practice by unions under the Taft-Hartley Act?
A) insisting on provisions that the employer may hire only workers who are union members
B) nominating candidates to union office and conducting secret-ballot elections
C) going out on strike to secure better working conditions
D) refraining from activity on behalf of the union
E) joining a union not recognized by the employer

Accepted Answer

Under the Taft-Hartley Act, it is an unfair labor practice for a union to insist that an employer only hire workers who are union members. This is because it can be seen as a form of discrimination against non-union workers and can limit their employment opportunities.

Question 7

Which of the following terms refers to a substitute arrangement of union membership in which members receive discounts on insurance and credit cards rather than representation in collective bargaining?
A) card-check provision
B) corporate union membership
C) indirect union provision
D) associate union membership
E) relational union membership

Accepted Answer

Associate union membership refers to a substitute arrangement where members receive discounts on insurance and credit cards rather than representation in collective bargaining. A card-check provision refers to a method of union recognition where a union is recognized if a majority of employees have signed authorization cards. Corporate union membership, indirect union provision, and relational union membership are not commonly used terms in labor relations.

Question 8

House Factory Inc.and a union conducting an organizing campaign agree on the time and place of an election and a way to determine who can vote.Which type of election does this scenario best describe?
A) stipulation election
B) decertification election
C) union election
D) agreement election
E) consent election

Accepted Answer

The scenario describes a consent election where both the company and the union agree on the details of the election process. The other options (stipulation, decertification, union, and agreement) do not fully capture the specific details outlined in the scenario.

Question 9

Identify the category of employees excluded by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)from participating in organizing activities.
A) employees in multiple facilities within a single employer
B) employees covered by multiple employers
C) employees with managerial duties
D) employees who have been on strike for economic reasons for less than one year and who have been replaced by other employees
E) employees who have a community of interest in their wages,hours,and working conditions

Accepted Answer

According to the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), employees with managerial and supervisory duties are excluded from collective bargaining and organizing activities. This includes employees who have the authority to hire, fire, discipline, and make other crucial decisions that impact the company and its employees.

Question 10

The _____ has the authority for certifying or decertifying a union through an election.
A) American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organization (AFL-CIO)
B) Small Business Association (SBA)
C) National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)
D) Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
E) Selective Service System (SSS)

Accepted Answer

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is responsible for conducting elections and certifying or decertifying unions in the United States.

Question 11

Identify the guideline that should be followed by a supervisor to discourage unions.
A) promise employees that they will receive favorable terms or conditions of employment if they forgo union activity
B) threaten employees with harsher terms and conditions of employment or employment loss if they engage in union activity
C) limit direct contact with employees
D) interrogate employees about pro-union or anti-union sentiments that they or others may have
E) report any direct or indirect signs of union activity to a core management group

Accepted Answer

Reporting any signs of union activity to a core management group is a legal and non-coercive action that a supervisor can take to stay informed about union activities without directly discouraging or intimidating employees. This allows the management to strategize and address employee concerns in a lawful manner.

Question 12

Connor,an HR manager,heard from other managers that there was talk of a union organizing effort at his company.Connor saw no signs of a union at work,so he downplayed the rumors.Therefore,he was caught by surprise when the union presented authorization cards and a request for a representation election.Which statement best explains the flaw in Connor's reasoning about the organizing effort?
A) For the organizing process to continue,at least 30% of the employees must sign an authorization card.
B) In an election,workers may have a choice from among more than one union.
C) In most organizing efforts,there is a hotly contested election campaign.
D) Unions usually launch an organizing campaign by discussing issues with employees at home.
E) Regulations forbid unions from using online databases to identify issues of interest to particular workers.

Accepted Answer

Connor's flaw was assuming that union organizing efforts would be visible at work, but unions often start by discussing issues with employees outside of the workplace, such as at home.

Question 13

Jane and Martha work at Anden Inc.Jane claims that forming a union can help enhance workers' bargaining power with management.Martha,however,argues that it is quite challenging to form a union.Which of the following statements strengthens Martha's argument?
A) Unionized employees have low negotiating power with the management.
B) A union needs to convince a majority of workers to have a common goal.
C) Union workers generally have lower productivity than nonunion workers.
D) A union's goals must always contradict the employer's goals.
E) A union must only include members with highly conceptual skills who can easily deal with conflict resolution.

Accepted Answer

Martha's argument is that forming a union is challenging. Option B strengthens her argument by stating that a union needs to convince a majority of workers to have a common goal, which is often difficult to achieve. The other options weaken Martha's argument or are irrelevant to the question.

Question 14

Identify the right of employees that is covered under the Taft-Hartley Act.
A) the right to nominate candidates for union office
B) the right to participate in union meetings and secret-ballot elections
C) the right to choose whether they join a union or other group
D) the right to examine unions' financial records
E) the right to physically block nonstriking employees from entering the workplace

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

One of the substitutes for traditional organizing is to conduct _____,which bring financial,political,or public pressure on employers during union organization and contract negotiation.
A) collective coercion
B) corporate campaigns
C) indirect provisions
D) associate campaigns
E) social campaigns

Accepted Answer

Corporate campaigns involve using financial, political, or public pressure on employers during union organizing and contract negotiation. This is a substitute for traditional organizing as it focuses on influencing employers rather than solely relying on workers to organize themselves.

Question 16

Identify the law that regulates unions' actions with reference to their members,including financial disclosure and the conduct of elections.
A) the Hatch Act
B) the Taft-Hartley Act
C) the Landrum-Griffin Act
D) the Civil Service Reform Act
E) the Maguire Act

Accepted Answer

The Landrum-Griffin Act, also known as the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act (LMRDA) of 1959, regulates the internal affairs of labor unions and provides for transparency and accountability in their actions with regards to their members. It requires unions to file financial reports with the government, disclose information about their expenditures and activities, and hold fair and democratic elections for union officials.

Question 17

Identify the unfair labor practice under Section 8(a)of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA).
A) engaging in collective bargaining with a labor organization
B) asking to meet with employees' representatives because the employees are on strike
C) failing to pay unionized employees higher wages than nonunionized employees
D) complementing performance-based pay plans in the company
E) restraining employees in exercising their rights to join or assist a labor organization

Accepted Answer

Section 8(a)(1) of the NLRA prohibits employers from restraining, coercing or interfering with employees in the exercise of their right to form or join a labor organization. This includes threats or acts of retaliation against employees who seek to join a union, or attempts to create and enforce discriminatory rules that limit employees’ freedom to associate collectively.

Question 18

Which of the following statements is true of right-to-work laws?
A) They are federal laws that protect employees' right to lifetime employment.
B) They are state laws that make union shops,maintenance of membership,and agency shops illegal.
C) They are laws that protect the right of unions to insist that the employer hire only union members.
D) They are laws that allow terminating an existing contract and striking for a new one without notifying the employer.
E) They are federal laws that ensure that all union members get pension benefits.

Accepted Answer

Right-to-work laws are state laws that make it illegal for employers to require employees to join a union, pay union dues, or maintain union membership as a condition of employment. This means that employees have the right to work without being forced to join or support a union, even in unionized workplaces. The purpose of these laws is to promote individual freedom and choice in the workplace, and to limit the power and influence of labor unions. Option A, C, D, and E are incorrect as they do not accurately describe the purpose or scope of right-to-work laws.

Question 19

What is the minimum percent of employees in a bargaining unit who must sign authorization cards for the National Labor Relations Board to hold a union representation election?
A) 30 percent
B) 51 percent
C) 20 percent
D) 10 percent
E) 55 percent

Accepted Answer

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) requires that at least 30 percent of employees in a bargaining unit sign authorization cards before it will conduct a union representation election. This threshold is established to ensure that there is a minimum level of interest in union representation before proceeding with an election.

Question 20

Which of the following laws permits states to pass right-to-work laws?
A) the Taft-Hartley Act
B) the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
C) the Landrum-Griffin
D) the Hatch Act
E) the Maguire Act

Accepted Answer

The Taft-Hartley Act, also known as the Labor-Management Relations Act, permits states to pass right-to-work laws, which prohibit compulsory union membership as a condition of employment.

Quiz 15: Collective Bargaining and Labor Relations

During an organizing campaign,which of the following occurs when union representatives make contact with employees,present their message about the union,and invite them to sign an authorization card?

Which of the following is true of how the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) carries out the function of preventing unfair labor practices?

The National Labor Relations Board certifies a union as the exclusive representative of a group of employees when

Which of the following includes the right not nominate candidates for union office?

The National Labor Relations Board has two major functions: one is to prevent unfair labor practices,and the other one is to

Which of the following is an unfair labor practice by unions under the Taft-Hartley Act?

Which of the following terms refers to a substitute arrangement of union membership in which members receive discounts on insurance and credit cards rather than representation in collective bargaining?

House Factory Inc.and a union conducting an organizing campaign agree on the time and place of an election and a way to determine who can vote.Which type of election does this scenario best describe?

Identify the category of employees excluded by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) from participating in organizing activities.

The _____ has the authority for certifying or decertifying a union through an election.

Identify the guideline that should be followed by a supervisor to discourage unions.

Jane and Martha work at Anden Inc.Jane claims that forming a union can help enhance workers' bargaining power with management.Martha,however,argues that it is quite challenging to form a union.Which of the following statements strengthens Martha's argument?

Identify the right of employees that is covered under the Taft-Hartley Act.

One of the substitutes for traditional organizing is to conduct _____,which bring financial,political,or public pressure on employers during union organization and contract negotiation.

Identify the law that regulates unions' actions with reference to their members,including financial disclosure and the conduct of elections.

Identify the unfair labor practice under Section 8(a) of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) .

Which of the following statements is true of right-to-work laws?

What is the minimum percent of employees in a bargaining unit who must sign authorization cards for the National Labor Relations Board to hold a union representation election?

Which of the following laws permits states to pass right-to-work laws?