Question 1

When the Supreme Court declared the NIRA to be unconstitutional in its 1935 Schechter Poultry Corp. v. U.S. decision, it also destroyed:

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The Supreme Court's decision in Schechter Poultry Corp. v. U.S. effectively destroyed the old National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), which was part of the regulatory framework established under the National Industrial Recovery Act (NIRA).

Question 2

Discuss the Congress of Industrial Organizations.

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Question 3

Section 10(b)of the National Labor Relations Act requires that unfair practice charges must be filed:

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Section 10(b) of the National Labor Relations Act stipulates that charges of unfair labor practices must be filed within six months of their occurrence. This time frame is designed to ensure timely resolution and fairness in the process.

Question 4

Define the term "supervisor" in accordance with Section 2(11)of the NLRA.

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Question 5

What does Section 103 the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act deal with?

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Question 6

In NLRB v. Meenan Oil Co., L.P., the National Labor Relations Board filed petitions for enforcement of its order finding against the defendant regarding violation of:

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In NLRB v. Meenan Oil Co., L.P., the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) found the defendant in violation of Sections 8(a)(1) and (5) of the National Labor Relations Act. These sections pertain to unfair labor practices, including interfering with, restraining, or coercing employees in the exercise of their rights (Section 8(a)(1)) and refusing to bargain collectively with the representatives of employees (Section 8(a)(5)).

Question 7

Judicially exempted employees under the NLRA include:

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Question 8

Define managerial employees.

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Question 9

One of the grounds on which the National Labor Relations Board will review an election is if:

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The National Labor Relations Board will review an election if the procedure involved some error that prejudiced a party, as this could impact the fairness and integrity of the election outcome.

Question 10

What is the extent of jurisdiction of the NLRB?

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Question 11

Briefly explain Norris-La Guardia Act.

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Question 12

The definition of "employee" under the NLRA includes persons working for a company and, at the same time, being paid by a union to help the union organize the company was the central issue in:

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The central issue in NLRB v. Town & Country Electric, Inc. was whether individuals who are employed by a company and simultaneously paid by a union to help organize the company are considered "employees" under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). The Supreme Court held that they are indeed considered employees under the NLRA.

Question 13

In National Labor Relations Board v. Kentucky River Community Care, Inc ., the lower court's judgment was:

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The lower court's judgment was reversed because the NLRB had reasonably concluded that the employer had violated the NLRA by discharging an employee for engaging in protected concerted activity.

Question 14

Discuss the socialist movement and its political influence.

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Question 15

The AAUP's administration decides to freeze faculty salaries and reduce its contribution to the faculty's _____ and pension plans.

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Medical insurance is a common benefit provided by employers to their employees.

Question 16

In this decision, the Supreme Court (by a 5-4 decision)held that the "live haul" crews of a poultry processor were not agricultural laborers within the meaning of Section 2(3)and were therefore covered by the NLRA.

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Holly Farms Corp. v. NLRB is the case where the Supreme Court held that "live haul" crews of a poultry processor were not considered agricultural laborers under Section 2(3) of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), thus making them covered by the NLRA.

Question 17

What are the types of legal issues the NLRB handles?

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Question 18

What is a labor injunction?

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Question 19

What is the Noble Order of the Knights of Labor?

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Question 20

Who proposed the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA)in the Senate and in which year?

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Quiz 12: The Rise of Organized Labor and Its Regulatory Framework