Question 1

A unionized employee has access to which of the following legal procedures and remedies:

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Reinstatement ordered by an arbitrator is a common remedy available to unionized employees through the grievance and arbitration process outlined in their collective agreement. Unionized employees typically cannot sue for wrongful or constructive dismissal in court, as their rights and remedies are governed by the collective agreement and handled through arbitration.

Question 2

Discuss the following statement: Labour relations are important for employers, employees, and society.

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Question 3

A political economy approach to labour relations emphasizes which of the following:

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A political economy approach to labor relations emphasizes the inherent conflict between employer and employee interests, focusing on power dynamics and economic structures.

Question 4

Which of the following are two dominant perspectives in the framework for labour relations:

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The two dominant perspectives in the framework for labour relations are the Systems Approach and the Political Economy Approach. The Systems Approach focuses on the structure and functioning of labour relations, including the roles of employers, employees, and the government. The Political Economy Approach, on the other hand, emphasizes the influence of broader economic and political factors on labour relations.

Question 5

Which of the following is correct regarding the environment component in a systems approach to labour relations:

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Unions and employers often try to influence or change their environment to create more favorable conditions for their interests, which is a key aspect of the systems approach to labor relations.

Question 6

The Charter of Rights and Freedoms had what significance to unions in Canada

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The Charter of Rights and Freedoms, part of the Constitution Act of 1982, significantly impacted unions in Canada by providing the right of public service employees to unionize. This was a landmark development, as it recognized and protected the collective bargaining rights of workers, including those in the public sector, under the freedom of association provisions in Section 2(d) of the Charter.

Question 7

Which of the following is correct regarding the issue of employer and union collaboration:

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The legal environment can significantly impact employer and union collaboration, as laws and regulations can either facilitate or hinder cooperative efforts.

Question 8

Some of the employees of an organization have been unionized. Explain three ways that the employer could be affected.

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Question 9

What was the impact of the enactment of PC1003?

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Question 10

Describe the elements of a systems framework for labour relations.

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Question 11

Describe the environmental factors that could affect labour relations.

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Question 12

The values and beliefs of the Canadian public are part of:

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The values and beliefs of the Canadian public are part of the social environment, as they reflect the societal norms and cultural aspects that influence behavior and interactions within the community.

Question 13

Which of the following is correct regarding a systems framework for labour relations:

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The systems framework for labour relations recognizes the complexity and interrelatedness of various factors in labour relations, including multiple processes and outcomes, not just contract negotiation. It acknowledges the influence of environmental factors and the interaction between different actors (employers, employees, unions, etc.), illustrating that the components of the system are not self-contained but interact with each other and the environment, leading to numerous results or outputs.

Question 14

Describe the differences in the relationship between employers and employees in non- union and unionized environments.

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Question 15

Two of the elements of a systems approach to labour relations are the actors and the processes or activities the actors engage in. Identify the actors in the system and describe the processes that each one could be engaged in.

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Question 16

The unionization of employees is the least likely to affect which of the following:

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The reasonable notice employees are entitled to is typically governed by labor laws and contracts, and while unionization can influence negotiations and terms of employment, the basic entitlement to reasonable notice is less directly affected by unionization compared to factors like job satisfaction, costs of operations, job security, and investment decisions.

Question 17

Describe the outputs of a systems approach to labour relations.

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Question 18

PC 1003 had what impact on employers and unions?

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Quiz 1: Introduction to Labour Relations