Question 1

Mediation is generally the first step in the:

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Mediation is typically the first step in the impasse resolution process, where a neutral third party helps the disputing parties reach an agreement.

Question 2

How does the Postal Service Reorganization Act influence an impasse?

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Question 3

In City of Madison Joint School District No. 8 v. Wisconsin Employment Relations Commission , the Supreme Court reversed the Wisconsin Supreme Court's conclusion that Holmquist's terse statement during the public meeting constituted:

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Question 4

In National Treasury Employees Union v. Michael Chertoff, Secretary, United States Department of Homeland Security , the Supreme Court of Wisconsin recognized that both the Federal and State Constitutions protect freedom of speech and the right to petition the government, but noted that these rights:

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The correct choice is A because it reflects the principle that while freedom of speech and the right to petition the government are fundamental rights protected by both Federal and State Constitutions, these rights are not absolute. They may be limited or abridged if doing so is necessary to prevent substantive evils that the legislature has the authority to prevent, such as threats to public safety or order. This principle balances the protection of individual rights with the government's responsibility to protect the public and maintain order.

Question 5

What does the collective bargaining for the public sector employees involve?

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Question 6

A union that has obtained _________ representation status may be present at any formal discussions between the agency and unit employees concerning grievances, personnel policies and practices, or other conditions of employment.

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Exclusive representation status allows a union to act as the sole representative of all employees in a bargaining unit during discussions on grievances, personnel policies, practices, or other employment conditions.

Question 7

Briefly explain the Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Act.

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Question 8

What does the Hatch Act prohibit?

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Question 9

Briefly explain the role of the Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Act.

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Question 10

What is the duty of the Merit System Protection Board (MSPB)?

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Question 11

The Madison Teachers, Inc. v. Walker case deals primarily with:

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The Madison Teachers, Inc. v. Walker case primarily deals with Act 10, which is legislation that significantly altered the collective bargaining rights of public employees in Wisconsin.

Question 12

What role does the Public Employee Relations Board (PERB)play regarding employee relations?

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Question 13

What is the importance of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service?

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Question 14

As observed in Garcetti v. Ceballos , the First Amendment limits the ability of a public employer to impose restrictions on employees in their capacities:

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In Garcetti v. Ceballos, the Supreme Court held that when public employees make statements pursuant to their official duties, they are not speaking as citizens for First Amendment purposes, and the Constitution does not insulate their communications from employer discipline. However, when they speak out as private citizens on matters of public concern, they are protected under the First Amendment, thus limiting the ability of public employers to restrict their speech in this capacity.

Question 15

In American Federation of Government Employees, AFL-CIO v. Robert M. Gates, Secretary of Defense, the issue arose out of a contentious dispute over the collective-bargaining rights of hundreds of thousands of civilian employees of the Department of Defense (DoD). What authority of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)authorizes the DoD to curtail collective bargaining rights that DoD's civilian employees otherwise possess under the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978?

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The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) provided the Department of Defense with temporary authority to curtail collective bargaining rights of its civilian employees.

Question 16

Discuss the role of a union with exclusive bargaining status.

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Question 17

In National Treasury Employees Union v. Michael Chertoff, Secretary, United States Department of Homeland Security, the District Court held that the Department exceeded its authority in attempting to conscript the _____ into the HR system.

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The District Court held that the Department exceeded its authority in attempting to conscript the Federal Labor Relations Authority into the HR system.

Question 18

What do public sector labor relations statutes define?

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Question 19

What happens when a complaint alleging unfair labor practices is filed with the Federal Labor Relations Authority?

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Question 20

The Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Act provides that union dues may be deducted from an employee's pay only if authorized by the:

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The Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Act stipulates that union dues can only be deducted from an employee's pay if the employee has given authorization, ensuring that such deductions are voluntary and consented to by the individual.

Quiz 19: Public Sector Labor Relations