Question 1

Which of the following areas is not examined when understanding the impact of police unions on the community?

Accepted Answer

Impact on public safety is not examined when understanding the impact of police unions on the community.

Question 2

Which of the following is not a factor that helped to foster public-sector collective bargaining?

Accepted Answer

The needs of police organizations are not a factor that helped to foster public-sector collective bargaining. Public-sector collective bargaining was primarily fostered by factors such as the reduction of legal barriers, changes in personnel practices, and concerns over salaries and benefits, rather than the specific needs of police organizations.

Question 3

Assume that union A is conducting an organizing drive for patrol officers in Tampa. It needs to have a "majority" of patrol officers sign cards authorizing the union to represent them in collective bargaining. Further assume that unions B, C, and D are also holding their organizing drives for patrol officers in Tampa at the same time. With four unions seeking to represent patrol officers what does "majority" mean?

Accepted Answer

A "majority" in the context of union representation means more than half of the patrol officers must sign cards authorizing the union to represent them. Therefore, "majority" is defined as 50% plus one.

Question 4

Why shouldn't a Chief of Police personally participate in bargaining sessions?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Why shouldn't a Chief of Police personally...

Question 5

From the union's perspective, what is a "trade-off"?

Accepted Answer

A trade-off in union context refers to a demand that is dropped or conceded by the union in exchange for obtaining some other benefit or concession from management during negotiations.

Question 6

What is the biggest hammer in any union's toolbox?

Accepted Answer

Work stoppage, which includes strikes, is the most powerful tool a union can use. It directly impacts an employer's operations by halting work, thereby pressuring the employer to address the union's demands.

Question 7

With respect to the job action called "the vote of confidence," the typical result is:

Accepted Answer

A "vote of confidence" typically results in a finding of no confidence if the majority of participants express a lack of support for the leadership or current situation.

Question 8

Your union steward has told all police officers in your department to reduce by one-half the number of tickets normally written. This action is being taken in response to a new general order written by the chief against the union's wishes. This is an example of a:

Accepted Answer

This is an example of a work slowdown, where employees reduce their productivity or output in protest against management decisions or to push for certain demands, without completely stopping work. In this case, police officers are reducing the number of tickets written by half as a form of protest.

Question 9

The union has encouraged all police officers to strictly enforce minor traffic violations that are usually ignored. This is an example of a:

Accepted Answer

Work speed up refers to increasing the amount of work or the pace at which work is done, often by enforcing stricter rules or expectations, such as strictly enforcing minor traffic violations.

Question 10

Which of the following general types of binding arbitration laws includes situations where an arbiter has the obligation to render a decision on each issue independently and craft an award on each issue?

Accepted Answer

Issue by issue arbitration involves an arbiter making decisions on each issue independently, allowing for a more detailed and issue-specific resolution process.

Question 11

Which of the following general types of binding arbitration laws includes situations where an arbiter must award the final offer made by one of the parties and is not free to craft a compromise position?

Accepted Answer

Final offer issue by issue arbitration requires the arbiter to choose one party's final offer on each issue, preventing the arbiter from creating a compromise. This contrasts with other forms where arbitrators may have more flexibility in crafting an award.

Question 12

Which of the following is considered to be an "unfair" labor practice?

Accepted Answer

All of the choices listed are considered unfair labor practices. A) The domination of a labor organization by an employer interferes with the independence of the labor organization. B) The failure to furnish relevant information can impede the collective bargaining process. C) A refusal to bargain in good faith over mandatory subjects directly violates the principle of collective bargaining.

Question 13

What is the name of the law that opened up previously-closed bargaining sessions to the general public?

Accepted Answer

The Sunshine Law is designed to promote transparency and openness in government by requiring certain meetings, including bargaining sessions, to be open to the public.

Question 14

Which of the following is a common type of citizen oversight agency?

Accepted Answer

Police auditors are a common type of citizen oversight agency that reviews police practices and policies.

Question 15

Negotiation between an employer and a labor union, usually regarding issues such as wages, benefits, hours, and working conditions, is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

Collective bargaining is the process through which an employer and a labor union negotiate regarding wages, benefits, hours, and working conditions on behalf of the employees the union represents.

Question 16

A judgment made by a neutral third party to settle a dispute between labor and management, in which both parties agree in advance to abide by the result, is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

Binding arbitration is a process where a neutral third party makes a decision to resolve a dispute between two parties, such as labor and management, and both parties agree to abide by the decision.

Question 17

Historically, the police have felt isolated in their effort to control crime. This stems from two factors: ____________ and the impact of the due process revolution.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Historically, the police have felt isolated in...

Question 18

Maintenance of ____________ clauses enhance(s) a labor organization's ability to prevent changes in past practices.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Maintenance of ____________ clauses enhance(s) a labor...

Question 19

The decision as to what is an appropriate grouping of officers for the purposes of collective bargaining, technically referred to as ____________, is profoundly significant and one about which management and the union may have sharp differences.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The decision as to what is an...

Question 20

____________ may be limited to matters discussed specifically in a contract, that are primarily contract-related, or that pertain to the job.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________ may be limited to matters discussed...

Quiz 11: Labor Relations