Question 1

The act that established the National Labor Relations Board was the

Accepted Answer

The National Labor Relations Board was established by the Wagner Act, also known as the National Labor Relations Act, in 1935. This act aimed to protect workers' right to organize and bargain collectively with employers.

Question 2

Bribe, Inc., could not tolerate the thought of living with a union. It did not want to threaten employees with losing their jobs if they voted to be represented by a union, nor did it want to spy on union activities. Thus, it chose to pay employees to vote against the union. The payment was disguised as a loyalty bonus. One employee thought her rights had been violated by the company's actions, so she filed a complaint with the

Accepted Answer

The National Labor Relations Act protects employees' rights to form a union and engage in union activities. Bribe, Inc.'s actions of paying employees to vote against the union could be seen as interference with these protected rights. Therefore, filing a complaint with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) would be the appropriate course of action for the employee. The other options (A, B, D, E) do not address union-related issues and are not applicable in this scenario.

Question 3

Suppose a Baskin-Robbins Ice Cream employee was being paid less than minimum wage for making and selling milk shakes and ice cream cones. To substantiate his claim of the minimum wage, he would refer management to the

Accepted Answer

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and youth employment standards affecting employees in the private sector and in Federal, State, and local governments. The employee in this scenario could refer to the FLSA to make a claim for minimum wage.

Question 4

Beth feels her job at the lock factory is repetitive and dull and that she is simply a small and insignificant part of a large machine. Because of this situation, Beth decides to join the union at work. Her reason for joining the union is

Accepted Answer

Beth's main reason for joining the union is to combat her feelings of alienation and dissatisfaction with her job. Joining a union can give workers a sense of empowerment and unity, which can help address issues like repetitive work and feeling like a small cog in a large machine.

Question 5

The act that made it difficult for businesses to obtain court orders banning strikes, picketing, or union membership drives was the ____ Act.

Accepted Answer

The Norris-LaGuardia Act, passed in 1932, made it difficult for businesses to obtain court orders banning strikes, picketing, or union membership drives by prohibiting federal courts from issuing such injunctions in labor disputes. The act was a significant victory for labor unions in their efforts to gain greater bargaining power and protection from employer reprisals.

Question 6

The law designed to regulate the internal functioning of labor unions is known as the ____ Act.

Accepted Answer

The Landrum-Griffin Act, also known as the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act, is the law that regulates the internal functioning of labor unions in the United States. It was passed in 1959 and includes provisions for union democracy, financial transparency, and reporting requirements. The Taft-Hartley Act regulates the relationship between unions and employers, the Norris-LaGuardia Act limits the ability of courts to issue injunctions in labor disputes, and the Wagner Act established the National Labor Relations Board to oversee labor relations and collective bargaining.

Question 7

The National Labor Relations Act forbids certain unfair labor practices on the part of ____, and the Labor Management Relations Act forbids unfair labor practices on the part of ____.

Accepted Answer

The National Labor Relations Act forbids unfair labor practices on the part of management, while the Labor Management Relations Act forbids unfair labor practices on the part of unions.

Question 8

Which of the following acts included a provision to permit the federal government to set a minimum wage?

Accepted Answer

The Fair Labor Standards Act includes provisions to permit the federal government to set minimum wage, maximum workweek, and child labor standards. The other acts listed do not directly address minimum wage policy.

Question 9

The first major piece of legislation forbidding certain unfair labor practices on the part of management was the ____ Act.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The first major piece of legislation forbidding...

Question 10

The act that made injunctions against workers difficult for businesses to obtain was known as the ____ Act.

Accepted Answer

The Norris-LaGuardia Act, passed in 1932, limited the ability of federal courts to issue injunctions against workers engaged in labor disputes, making it difficult for businesses to obtain injunctions. The act was a significant victory for labor unions and helped to protect workers' rights to strike and engage in collective bargaining.

Question 11

For the past three years, Juan has worked on the line at a large tool manufacturing plant. His job is to arrange the tools in a holding tray and send them through the chrome bath to be plated. Juan has little contact with other workers and often finds his job to be tedious and dull. When he hears a union organizer is visiting the plant, he is one of the first in line to show support for the formation of a union. Juan's reason for wanting to join a union is to

Accepted Answer

Juan's reason for wanting to join a union is to combat alienation, as he feels disconnected from other workers and finds his job tedious and dull. Joining a union would give him a sense of belonging and provide opportunities for social interaction and collective action. The other options, such as increasing job security and correcting perceived deficiencies, may be secondary reasons for joining a union, but it is clear that Juan's primary motivation is to combat alienation.

Question 12

Marquis testified against his company last year during an unfair labor practice hearing. Since then he has had nothing but trouble. He believes management is after him because he is a leading union supporter. He confided in you, hoping you could suggest where to get relief. As a neutral party who knows a few things about employee rights, you suggested submitting a complaint to the

Accepted Answer

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is responsible for enforcing the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), which protects the rights of employees to organize and collectively bargain. Therefore, if Marquis believes that management is retaliating against him because he testified against the company during an unfair labor practice hearing and because of his union support, he could file a charge with the NLRB. The NLRB investigates and remedies unfair labor practices, including retaliation against employees for their union activities.

Question 13

The Taft-Hartley Act is also known as the ____ Act.

Accepted Answer

The Taft-Hartley Act is also known as the Labor-Management Relations Act.

Question 14

The Fair Labor Standards Act provides for all of the following except

Accepted Answer

The Fair Labor Standards Act does not provide for right-to-work laws, as those are typically state-level laws concerning union membership and dues. The other options are all provisions covered by the act.

Question 15

All of the following are contained or provided for by the Taft-Hartley Act except

Accepted Answer

The answer of All of the following are contained or...

Question 16

The act that lists unfair labor practices that unions are forbidden to use is the ____ Act.

Accepted Answer

The Taft-Hartley Act lists unfair labor practices that unions are forbidden to use. The Wagner Act actually supports the formation of labor unions and protects employees’ rights to unionize. The Landrum-Griffin Act regulates the internal affairs of unions, and the National Labor Relations Act establishes the rights of employees to form and join unions. The Norris-LaGuardia Act restricts the use of injunctions in labor disputes.

Question 17

A court order requiring a person or group to perform some act or to stop performing some act is known as a(n)

Accepted Answer

An injunction is a court order that requires a person or group to either perform some act or stop performing some act. A subpoena is a court order that requires a person to provide testimony or present evidence in court. A grievance is a complaint or concern expressed to a company or organization. A writ is a legal order that directs someone to do something. A deposition is a sworn out-of-court statement given under oath.

Question 18

The Landrum-Griffin Act includes all of the following provisions except

Accepted Answer

The Landrum-Griffin Act does not disallow excessive union dues.

Question 19

The industrial relations director for Magna Corporation was disturbed to discover that, during negotiations, the union was planning an unauthorized strike. To stop this course of action, management obtained a(n)

Accepted Answer

The best choice in this scenario would be to obtain an injunction, which is a legal order prohibiting a specific action. In this case, management could obtain an injunction to prevent the unauthorized strike planned by the union. This would allow management to maintain control of the situation and avoid any disruptions to the company's operations. The other options may not necessarily be effective in preventing the strike or may not be legally permissible.

Question 20

When Arthur heard about two line workers in another department being fired after a disagreement with their manager, he decided it was time to join the union: "I have a family to feed, and I can't risk losing my job because some manager has a bad day." Arthur's reason for joining a union is to

Accepted Answer

Arthur's main concern is job security and avoiding the risk of being fired due to a manager's bad day. Joining a union can provide job security through collective bargaining agreements and protections against unjust termination.

Quiz 11: Enhancing Union-Management Relations