Question 1

It is easy for unions to adapt to the business models of multinational organizations with businesses in different locations and spanning different industries.

Accepted Answer

It is not always easy for unions to adapt to the business models of multinational organizations, as they may have different labor laws, cultural norms, and industry-specific practices in different locations. Unions may need to navigate complex legal and logistical issues to effectively represent workers in a multinational context.

Question 2

What novel approach was taken in 2009 by a group of B.C. pulp mill workers to save unionized jobs?
A) They agreed to a long term collective agreement with no wage increases
B) They went on strike to have the CEO removed and were successful
C) They successfully changed the wage structure to allow for performance based bonuses
D) They formed a coalition with employers and investors to buy the mill

Accepted Answer

The group of B.C. pulp mill workers formed a coalition with employers and investors to buy the mill, which was a novel approach to saving unionized jobs. This allowed the workers to have a say in the ownership and management of the mill, rather than relying solely on the decisions of outside owners and investors.

Question 3

Employment relationships such as contract or temporary work continue to be seen as inferior or supplemental to full-time permanent work.

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

Women enter and leave the labour force more often than men because they do not have the same financial responsibilities as men.

Accepted Answer

This statement is false. Women's entry and exit from the labour force can be influenced by a variety of factors, such as family responsibilities, workplace discrimination, lack of affordable childcare, and more. Financial responsibilities are not the only determining factor.

Question 5

While non-permanent employment relationships allow greater opportunity for workers, they also limit the power of employers to terminate employees.

Accepted Answer

Non-permanent employment relationships typically give employers more leeway to terminate employees without as much scrutiny or legal action.

Question 6

What obstacle does a company face in operating in unionized workplaces across various jurisdictions in Canada?
A) Educating the management in union/management relations
B) Accommodating variations in legislation across jurisdictions
C) Ensuring that the Employment Standards legislation is imposed on the workforce
D) Ensuring that official language legislation is implemented

Accepted Answer

Accommodating variations in legislation across jurisdictions can be a major obstacle for a company operating in unionized workplaces across various jurisdictions in Canada. Each province and territory has its own set of labour laws and regulations, and it can be challenging for a company to ensure compliance with all of them. This can result in legal issues and added costs for the company.

Question 7

The majority of Canadian workers aged 15 to 24 fall into the category of non-standard work.

Accepted Answer

According to Statistics Canada, in 2020, 58.5% of Canadian workers aged 15 to 24 were engaged in non-standard work arrangements, such as part-time, temporary, or self-employed work.

Question 8

In 2007, the newly elected Saskatchewan Party government made sweeping changes to that province's labour law. Some of those changes included which of the following?
A) It introduced essential services legislation eliminating the participation of the union
B) It created automatic certification
C) It raised the required level of employee support for certification from 25% to 45%
D) It provided new guidelines for organizing construction sites

Accepted Answer

It raised the required level of employee support for certification from 25% to 45%

Question 9

Nearly two million Canadians between the ages of 15 and 24 hold some sort of paid job.

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

Unions evolved within the context of traditionally structured hierarchical organizations where different levels have different amounts of power.

Accepted Answer

Unions were formed to advocate for the rights and interests of workers within an organization that was structured hierarchically, with different levels of power and authority. This structure meant that workers had limited power to negotiate for better wages, benefits, and working conditions on their own, which is why they formed unions to collectively bargain and advocate for their interests.

Question 11

According to twenty-something Sonier, now a member-at-large for her union executive what issues are of greater concern for younger workers?
A) How to effectively file grievances
B) Looking to the future - Pension Issues
C) Health and Safety issues
D) Having a good union network

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

In what industry did we see significant improvements in the early 20^th century devolve to sweatshop conditions at the beginning of the 21^st century? A) Film industry. B) Garment industry. C) Steel industry D) Manufacturing industry

Accepted Answer

The garment industry saw significant improvements in the early 20th century with the introduction of new technologies and labor laws. However, by the beginning of the 21st century, there were reports of sweatshop conditions, particularly in developing countries where labor laws were not enforced.

Question 13

In Canada, industrial relations follows the more traditional models of union/management relationships. What is one cause of this?
A) Resistance to change
B) Canadian unions have more success with this model
C) Legislation forces this type of relationship
D) It is too costly to embrace new models

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Question 14

There exists a gender imbalance in union participation even when men and women are equally represented.

Accepted Answer

Despite equal representation of men and women, there is often a gender imbalance in union participation. This can be due to a variety of factors, including historical barriers to women's involvement in unions, gendered perceptions of unions and union work, and differences in work experiences and needs between men and women.

Question 15

What is the big question that must be addressed in relation to the future of the Canadian industrial relations system?
A) How can unions recruit more members?
B) How can unions organize in hard-to-organize industries
C) Do unions have a role in an organization without a traditional hierarchical structure?
D) How do unions get marginalized members involved in union business?

Accepted Answer

With the rise of non-traditional work structures (such as the gig economy) and non-hierarchical organizations (such as holacracy), it is important to consider the role and relevance of unions in these contexts. This will require rethinking and potentially adapting the traditional industrial relations system in Canada. The other options are important issues, but they do not address the overarching question of the future of the Canadian industrial relations system.

Question 16

Canadian labour law is much stricter than American labour law in restricting what during strikes?
A) Picketing
B) Replacement workers
C) Work slow downs
D) Work to rule campaigns

Accepted Answer

Canadian labour law restricts employers from hiring replacement workers during strikes, while American labour law allows for the hiring of such workers. Picketing, work slow downs, and work to rule campaigns are still allowed in both countries, but the use of replacement workers is more heavily regulated in Canada.

Question 17

The initiative undertaken by the CAW to include same-sex spousal benefits in collective agreements has been hailed as an example of what?
A) Progressive leadership which would appeal to new members and activists
B) Leading the auto industry out of the Dark Ages
C) Implementing changes sought through an employee survey
D) An effective recruitment strategy

Accepted Answer

The initiative undertaken by the CAW to include same-sex spousal benefits in collective agreements is an example of progressive leadership which would appeal to new members and activists.

Question 18

More visible minority than non-minority women work in jobs involving manual labour.

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that visible minority women are overrepresented in jobs involving manual labour, such as cleaning and packaging, compared to their non-minority counterparts. This can be attributed to various systemic issues, including discrimination in access to education and employment opportunities.

Question 19

The types of work and work arrangements that young workers tend to be employed in are part of the labour market that has historically been difficult to organize.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. Young workers are often employed in part-time or temporary positions, which can make it difficult to unionize or organize for better working conditions and benefits. Additionally, the rise of the gig economy and freelancing has made it even more difficult to regulate and protect workers in these types of arrangements.

Question 20

Canadian union density has remained at what level of the overall workforce in the past decade?
A) 25%
B) 30%
C) 35%
D) 40%

Accepted Answer

Canadian union density has hovered around 30% of the overall workforce in the past decade, reflecting a relatively stable union presence in the country's labor market.

Quiz 13: Future Issues for Workers, Work Arrangements, Organizations, and the Industrial Relations System

It is easy for unions to adapt to the business models of multinational organizations with businesses in different locations and spanning different industries.

What novel approach was taken in 2009 by a group of B.C. pulp mill workers to save unionized jobs?

Employment relationships such as contract or temporary work continue to be seen as inferior or supplemental to full-time permanent work.

Women enter and leave the labour force more often than men because they do not have the same financial responsibilities as men.

While non-permanent employment relationships allow greater opportunity for workers, they also limit the power of employers to terminate employees.

What obstacle does a company face in operating in unionized workplaces across various jurisdictions in Canada?

The majority of Canadian workers aged 15 to 24 fall into the category of non-standard work.

In 2007, the newly elected Saskatchewan Party government made sweeping changes to that province's labour law. Some of those changes included which of the following?

Nearly two million Canadians between the ages of 15 and 24 hold some sort of paid job.

Unions evolved within the context of traditionally structured hierarchical organizations where different levels have different amounts of power.

According to twenty-something Sonier, now a member-at-large for her union executive what issues are of greater concern for younger workers?

In what industry did we see significant improvements in the early 20th century devolve to sweatshop conditions at the beginning of the 21st century?

In Canada, industrial relations follows the more traditional models of union/management relationships. What is one cause of this?

There exists a gender imbalance in union participation even when men and women are equally represented.

What is the big question that must be addressed in relation to the future of the Canadian industrial relations system?

Canadian labour law is much stricter than American labour law in restricting what during strikes?

The initiative undertaken by the CAW to include same-sex spousal benefits in collective agreements has been hailed as an example of what?

More visible minority than non-minority women work in jobs involving manual labour.

The types of work and work arrangements that young workers tend to be employed in are part of the labour market that has historically been difficult to organize.

Canadian union density has remained at what level of the overall workforce in the past decade?

In what industry did we see significant improvements in the early 20^th century devolve to sweatshop conditions at the beginning of the 21^st century?