Question 1

________ is an illegal subject for collective bargaining.

Accepted Answer

Discriminatory treatment is illegal and therefore cannot be subject to collective bargaining. Overtime pay, union security, and alcohol and drug testing are legal subjects for collective bargaining.

Question 2

Which of the following statements is definitely TRUE of economic strikes?

Accepted Answer

Strike misconduct by a worker during an economic strike can disqualify the worker from reinstatement. Option A is incorrect as economic strikes are typically aimed at securing better wages or benefits, rather than protesting unfair labor practices. Option B is incorrect as reinstatement is not guaranteed if the employer has already filled the positions. Option C is incorrect as an economic strike is called to secure better economic conditions, not to protest against the firing of a union member for union activities.

Question 3

According to the NLRB, the phrase "conditions of employment" refers to ________.

Accepted Answer

B

Question 4

Both parties must agree for ________ subjects to be bargained

Accepted Answer

Permissive subjects require mutual agreement from both parties to be included in bargaining, unlike mandatory subjects which must be negotiated.

Question 5

The ________ model suggests that strikes occur because of bargaining errors, such as unrealistic expectations by union or management leaders, misperception of bargaining goals, or a substantial difference between union negotiators and their rank-and-file membership.

Accepted Answer

The accident model suggests that strikes are often the result of bargaining errors, including unrealistic expectations or misperceptions about the goals of the other party, or a disconnect between union negotiators and the members they represent. This model views strikes not as inevitable or strategic choices but as accidents that occur due to errors in the bargaining process.

Question 6

According to the ________ clause, if a term in the contract is deemed unenforceable by a court, the contract as a whole will not be deemed unenforceable.

Accepted Answer

The severability clause states that if any part of the contract is found to be unenforceable, the other parts will still be upheld. It ensures that the entire contract isn't invalidated if one part is deemed illegal or unenforceable.

Question 7

With reference to collective bargaining, which of the following statements is TRUE regarding a permissive item?

Accepted Answer

Permissive items in collective bargaining are subjects that the parties can agree to negotiate, but neither party is legally required to bargain over them. Therefore, if one party refuses to negotiate on a permissive item, it does not constitute bad-faith bargaining.

Question 8

A procession of union members or union supporters staging a public protest concerning a labor dispute is known as a ________ line.

Accepted Answer

A procession of union members or supporters staging a public protest concerning a labor dispute is known as a picket line.

Question 9

Which of the following aspects of employment is included under the management-union relationship?

Accepted Answer

Arbitration procedures are a key aspect of the management-union relationship, as they provide a formal method for resolving disputes between management and union members.

Question 10

A________ is a strike technique that moves a strike against an employer from location to location so that hiring replacement workers becomes more difficult.

Accepted Answer

A rolling strike is a tactic used by unions where workers move their picket line from one location to another, making it difficult for the employer to hire replacement workers. It is a strategy to apply pressure to the employer without causing too much financial damage to the striking workers.

Question 11

Which of the following subjects must be negotiated during collective bargaining if one of the parties requests its inclusion?

Accepted Answer

Hours of employment is a mandatory bargaining subject that must be negotiated if requested by one of the parties. Pension benefits of retired employees may also be negotiable, but it depends on the specific laws and agreements in place. Membership of the bargaining team and separation of employees by race are not mandatory bargaining subjects.

Question 12

According to the ________ doctrine, an employer can replace striking workers with permanent workers unless it is determined that the strike was an unfair labor strike. Striking workers who apply for reinstatement may be placed on a waiting list and hired as jobs become available.

Accepted Answer

The Mackay doctrine, established in the Supreme Court case NLRB v. Mackay Radio & Telegraph Co., allows employers to hire permanent replacement workers during a strike, unless it is determined that the strike was caused by unfair labor practices. Striking workers who apply for reinstatement may be placed on a preferential hiring list and rehired as job openings become available. The other choices (Holland, Herzberg, and Weiner) are not related to this concept.

Question 13

If an employer withholds employment to resist union demands with the help of layoffs, shutting down, or bringing in nonunion workers, it is known as a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

A lockout occurs when an employer prevents employees from working as a way to resist union demands. This can involve layoffs, shutting down operations, or bringing in nonunion workers to replace unionized workers. A strike, on the other hand, is when employees withhold their labor to pressure the employer to meet their demands. Impasse and deadlock both refer to a situation in which negotiations between the employer and the union have stalled and no agreement can be reached, but they do not involve the employer actively withholding employment.

Question 14

Which of the following is a permissive subject for collective bargaining?

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

Which of the following terms refers to a work stoppage by a number of employees caused by a disagreement with management over certain issues such as contract negotiations, grievances, or unfair labor practices?

Accepted Answer

A strike is a work stoppage by a group of employees as a protest against their employer's practices or policies. It is usually initiated by a union or a group of workers in response to unresolved labor disputes with the employer. The employees refuse to work until their demands are met, and the strike can last for days or even weeks, depending on the severity of the conflict.

Question 16

Which of the following aspects of employment is included under employment security?

Accepted Answer

Employment security often includes aspects like promotions, which relate to job stability and career advancement opportunities.

Question 17

A strike called by a union for economic reasons to achieve its bargaining objectives is known as a(n) ________ strike.

Accepted Answer

A primary strike is a type of strike called by a union for economic reasons, usually to achieve their bargaining objectives. An unfair labor practice strike is a strike called by a union in response to the employer's illegal actions, while a reciprocal strike is one where another union strikes in support of the original striking union. Severability is not relevant to this type of strike.

Question 18

________ items are subjects that must be bargained in good faith, if either party so requests. If one party insists on its inclusion, the other party cannot refuse to discuss it.

Accepted Answer

Mandatory items are those that must be discussed in good faith if a party requests it. The other party cannot refuse to discuss these items. The other options are not relevant in this context.

Question 19

Which of the following is TRUE of strikes?

Accepted Answer

The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) provides private sector employees with the right to strike, but it does not apply to all public sector employees, and not all public sector employees are banned from striking by law.

Question 20

Under the National Labor Relations Act, an "unfair labor practice strike" could be called to ________.

Accepted Answer

An unfair labor practice strike can be called when the employer violates the employees' rights under the National Labor Relations Act, including discrimination against a union member. It is not for economic demands such as higher wages or for airing any employee grievance. Affecting the noneconomic package of a contract under negotiation is a bargaining tactic but not the sole purpose of an unfair labor practice strike.

Quiz 6: Negotiating a Collective Bargaining Agreement