Question 1

During the 1980s,the attack on public sector unions went farthest in which of the following provinces?

Accepted Answer

D

Question 2

All but which one of the following constitutes a significant difference between public and private sector unionists?

Accepted Answer

The former are more interested in pay and benefits than the latter.

Question 3

Which region was hardest hit by the cut in federal transfer payments?

Accepted Answer

The Atlantic region was hardest hit by the cut in federal transfer payments. This is due to the fact that the region heavily relies on these payments, with a larger proportion of their population being seniors and with a weaker economy compared to other regions in Canada.

Question 4

Which of the following provinces saw a genuine public sector social contract arrived at through collective bargaining?

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Question 5

A particularly serious problem with conventional interest arbitration,used regularly,is that

Accepted Answer

Conventional interest arbitration takes away the parties' ability to negotiate their own agreements, which can lead to a breakdown in the relationship between the union and management. This can ultimately harm the organization's long-term sustainability.

Question 6

All but which one of the following issues is not considered bargainable under the PSSRA?

Accepted Answer

The answer of All but which one of the following...

Question 7

The new union members who signed up as a result of the PSSRA and other public sector legislation differed from their private sector counterparts in all but which one of the following ways?

Accepted Answer

Public sector union members were generally less likely to go on strike compared to private sector union members, due to legal restrictions and the nature of public service jobs.

Question 8

All but which one of the following factors caused federal government employees to question the value of association- consultation and to try to join conventional unions?

Accepted Answer

The other factors listed, such as social change and the growth of bureaucracies, may have contributed to a general sense of dissatisfaction among federal employees, but it was the unsympathetic attitude of the Liberal government under Lester Pearson that specifically led them to question the value of association-consultation and seek out traditional union representation.

Question 9

The most serious problem facing labour relations in the public sector in the 21st Century is

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Question 10

The action that most directly precipitated the federal public service strike of 1991 was

Accepted Answer

The federal public service strike of 1991 was directly precipitated by the February 1991 pay freeze. This action by the government was seen as a breach of trust by the public service workers and their unions, leading to widespread protests and ultimately a strike.

Question 11

The most long- term effect of Bob Rae's social contract was which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The social contract had a significant impact on the relationship between labour and the NDP in Ontario. Many unions and union members were deeply upset by the measures Rae's government took, including the three-year wage freeze and imposition of unpaid leave days. This led to a weakening of the relationship between labour and the NDP, and some union members even withdrew their support from the party. While there was certainly bitterness and division within the NDP in the aftermath of the social contract, the longer-term effect of the policy was the damage it did to the party's relationship with labour. Therefore, option B is the correct answer. Option E is incorrect because it is redundant with option B.

Question 12

Across Canada,governments have confronted public sector workers with all but which of the following over the past few years?

Accepted Answer

While Canadian governments have implemented all of the other measures mentioned (wage rollbacks, hospital and school closures, suspension of collective bargaining, downsizing), decertification of public sector unions has not been a common tactic. In fact, it is quite difficult to decertify a union in Canada and requires a vote by affected workers.

Question 13

Canadian jurisdictions' public sector legislation differs significantly,from jurisdiction to jurisdiction,with respect to all but which one of the following?

Accepted Answer

The statement indicates that public sector legislation differs significantly in multiple aspects but not in the area of municipal workers' strike rights. This implies that across Canadian jurisdictions, there may be a level of consistency in how municipal workers' strike rights are addressed in public sector legislation.

Question 14

The most important concern aggravating the situation of public sector bargaining is which one of the following?

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Question 15

The major reason why private sector workers normally receive collective bargaining rights sooner than public sector workers is that

Accepted Answer

Public sector bargaining involves complex issues such as budget constraints, public accountability, and the essential nature of public services, which makes it more challenging to implement and manage compared to private sector bargaining. Countries often gain experience with collective bargaining in the private sector before tackling these complexities in the public sector.

Question 16

Wherein lies the irony of Jean Lesage's pronouncement,"The Queen does not negotiate with her subjects"?

Accepted Answer

The irony lies in the fact that despite Lesage's initial statement, he later went on to negotiate with the Queen, contradicting his own words. This goes against the notion that the Queen does not negotiate with her subjects, and highlights the political reality that negotiations and compromises are often necessary in governance.

Question 17

All but which one of the following are mentioned in the book as sources of frustration for public sector managers?

Accepted Answer

Unreasonable union demands are not specifically mentioned as a source of frustration in the book. The other options are discussed as common sources of frustration for public sector managers.

Question 18

The most serious impediment to the use of Choice of Procedures is

Accepted Answer

The most serious impediment to the use of Choice of Procedures (COP) is the federal government suspension of COP as an option. This action directly removes the availability of this method for resolving disputes, making it a significant barrier to its use.

Question 19

Since 1991,the number of Canadian workers employed in public administration has

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Question 20

For which of the following groups is there the strongest policy rationale for eliminating the right to strike?

Accepted Answer

Firefighters provide essential emergency services that are critical for public safety. Eliminating their right to strike ensures that these vital services remain uninterrupted.

Quiz 8: Labour Relations and Collective Bargaining in the Public Sector