Question 1

A free speech clause specifies that management has the right to express its opinion about unions to employees provided it does not threaten or promise favors to employees to obtain antiunion actions.

Accepted Answer

This statement accurately reflects the legal protections provided by the free speech clause in relation to union activity in the workplace. Management is generally allowed to express its opinions on unions to employees, as long as such statements do not involve any coercive, threatening, or discriminatory actions or promises that would violate labor laws.

Question 2

One study found that relative to face-to-face negotiations,those conducted online yielded lower levels of interpersonal trust both before and after negotiations.

Accepted Answer

The statement is true as per the information given in the study mentioned.

Question 3

If the NLRB finds that either party engaged in unfair labor practices during an election campaign,the election results still stand but a thorough investigation is conducted and either side might be fined.

Accepted Answer

If the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) finds that unfair labor practices occurred that could have affected the outcome of a union election, it can set aside the election results and order a new election, rather than just conducting an investigation and imposing fines.

Question 4

Workers will vote against unions if they feel unions abuse their power by calling strikes or having fat-cat leaders who selfishly promote their own interests at the expense of members' interests.

Accepted Answer

Many workers perceive unions negatively when they engage in strikes or when their leaders prioritize their own interests above their members'.

Question 5

Strikers engaged in activities protected by law may not be discharged,but they may be replaced during the strike.

Accepted Answer

Strikers who are participating in lawful activities, such as strikes over working conditions or wages, are protected from being fired for their participation. However, employers are generally allowed to hire replacements to fill in during the strike.

Question 6

Multiple unions may represent different groups of employees who work for the same employer.

Accepted Answer

Multiple unions can represent different groups of employees who have varied job responsibilities, working conditions, and benefits. For example, in a hospital, nurses may have a separate union from housekeeping staff or administrative employees.

Question 7

Women,immigrants,and other minority-group members,who are expected to continue entering the workforce at a high rate,tend to favor unions.

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that women, immigrants, and other minority-group members are more likely to support and join unions, as they often face workplace discrimination and lower wages.

Question 8

Economic and working conditions in unionized firms directly affect those in nonunionized firms,as managers strive to provide competitive working conditions for their employees.

Accepted Answer

When unionized firms negotiate for better working conditions and higher wages, nonunionized firms may have to match these conditions to attract and retain employees. This phenomenon is known as the "spillover effect" and it can improve working conditions and wages across industries and sectors.

Question 9

Management advantages during a campaign include that management can use company time and premises to stress the positive aspects of the current situation.

Accepted Answer

During a campaign, management can utilize company resources to emphasize the positive aspects of the situation, which can be advantageous in promoting the campaign.

Question 10

Union membership is at an all time high today.

Accepted Answer

This statement is false. Union membership in the United States has been steadily declining since the 1950s and is currently at a historic low.

Question 11

During an organizing campaign,outside organizers may not solicit on premises if a company has an existing policy of prohibiting all forms of solicitation and if that policy has been enforced consistently.

Accepted Answer

According to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), outside organizers may not solicit on premises if a company has an existing policy of prohibiting all forms of solicitation and if that policy has been enforced consistently.

Question 12

An organizing drive usually continues until the union obtains signed authorization cards from 75 percent of the employees,at which point it can petition the NLRB for a representation election.

Accepted Answer

An organizing drive typically continues until the union obtains signed authorization cards from at least 30 percent of the employees, at which point it can petition the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) for a representation election.

Question 13

A work stoppage by employees must be the result of a secret ballot election and not in violation of an existing agreement between management and the union.

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

Even under union bargaining pressures,wages are now far more responsive to customer feedback at the industry and firm levels than they traditionally have been.

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

After a representation election is held,regardless of the outcome,no further elections can be held in that bargaining unit for one year.

Accepted Answer

This is known as the "election bar rule" and is specified in the National Labor Relations Act. It is designed to prevent frequent and disruptive representation elections within a bargaining unit.

Question 16

Managers who fail to treat workers with respect,or companies that view workers only as a cost invite collective action by employees to remedy these conditions.

Accepted Answer

This statement suggests that mistreatment of workers or seeing them solely as a financial burden can lead to employee actions aimed at addressing these issues.

Question 17

The labor movement began with the Industrial Revolution of the 19^th century.

Accepted Answer

The labor movement did indeed begin with the Industrial Revolution of the 19th century, as workers organized to demand better working conditions, higher pay, and more rights in response to the changes brought about by industrialization.

Question 18

The group of employees eligible to vote in a representation election is called the bargaining unit.

Accepted Answer

The statement is correct. The bargaining unit is a group of employees who are eligible to participate in a representation election and are seeking to be represented by a union in negotiations with their employer.

Question 19

Under NLRB rules,an incumbent union cannot be decertified for a period of two years,even if a majority of employees within the bargaining unit vote to rescind the union's status as their collective bargaining agent.

Accepted Answer

Under NLRB rules, an incumbent union is generally protected from decertification for a period of one year following its certification. After this period, if a majority of employees in the bargaining unit express a desire to decertify the union, they can file for a decertification election.

Question 20

Under the Taft-Hartley Act,professional employees are forced into a bargaining unit with nonprofessionals.

Accepted Answer

The Taft-Hartley Act specifically excludes professional employees from being included in the same bargaining unit as nonprofessional employees. This provision recognizes the differences between professional and nonprofessional workers and aims to prevent conflicts that could arise from forcing them into the same bargaining unit.

Quiz 13: Union Representation and Collective Bargaining