Question 1

Jurisdictional strikes take place when one union chooses to express support for another union involved in a dispute, even though the first union has no disagreement with the employer.

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Jurisdictional strikes occur when two or more unions dispute over which has control over certain jobs or work areas, not to express support for another union's dispute.

Question 2

What are the advantages of a union grievance procedure?

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Question 3

A group of union members go on strike after their union fails to reach an agreement with the management of their organization during a collective bargaining process. What type of strike are the union members conducting? Describe any two other types of strikes.

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Question 4

In most European countries, employee wages are set by government negotiations with employers rather than through collective bargaining between unions and management.

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In most European countries, employee wages are typically set through collective bargaining between unions and management, rather than by government negotiations with employers.

Question 5

What is codetermination?

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Question 6

Explain a few strategies that employers use to prevent unionization from occurring in their organizations.

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Question 7

The Wagner Act does not contain prohibitions against employer-dominated labor organizations.

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The Wagner Act, also known as the National Labor Relations Act, prohibits employers from dominating or interfering with the formation and administration of labor unions by their employees. The act also prohibits an employer from encouraging or discouraging union membership through benefits, promotions, or other forms of discrimination.

Question 8

What is the current state of labor union activity in the United States?

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Question 9

Jim, a unionized employee, takes part in an unfair labor practices strike called by his union. After the strike, Jim finds out that his company has hired another employee to take his place. Can the management use a replacement?

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Question 10

Unions in some situations have encouraged workers to become partial or complete owners of the companies that employ them.

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Some unions have promoted the idea of worker ownership through co-ops or other models, as a way to increase job security, improve working conditions, and give workers a greater stake in the success of the business.

Question 11

Describe the two basic types of unions that have developed over time in the United States.

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Question 12

How have unions attempted to counteract the overall decline in the U.S. union membership?

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Question 13

What is a "community of interest"? What are the different areas in which employees should have mutual interests in so as to constitute a bargaining unit?

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Question 14

What was the significance of the Railway Labor Act of 1926?

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Question 15

If a grievance is not settled by artibration, the grievance procedure requires the grievant to file the grievance with a federal court.

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If arbitration does not settle the grievance, the next step would be to file a lawsuit in court, not necessarily a federal court. The specific court will depend on the nature of the grievance and other factors such as jurisdiction and venue.

Question 16

How do national and international unions differ from local unions in their structures and functions?

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Question 17

Describe two union security provisions that organizations commonly provide.

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Question 18

It is the responsibility of an operating manager, and not the human resources unit, to engage in grievance prevention efforts in a company.

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Both operating managers and the human resources unit share the responsibility for grievance prevention efforts in a company. Operating managers handle day-to-day interactions, while HR provides policies and support.

Question 19

Describe why employees want to unionize.

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Question 20

Codetermination refers to the practice whereby union or worker representatives are given positions on a company's board of directors.

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Codetermination is a system that allows for worker representation on a company's board of directors. In such a system, union or worker representatives are given seats on the board, allowing them to participate in decisions about the company's strategy, management, and other key issues. This system is common in some European countries, where it is seen as a way of promoting workplace democracy and ensuring that workers have a voice in company decision-making.

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