Question 1

Which of the following doctrines refers to a criterion used by the NLRB to evaluate a group of employees and determine whether they constitute an appropriate bargaining unit?

Accepted Answer

The community-of-interest doctrine is the criterion used by the NLRB to evaluate a group of employees and determine whether they constitute an appropriate bargaining unit. The Globe, Mackay, and contract bar doctrines refer to other aspects of labor law.

Question 2

During a union organizing campaign, which of the following requirements must be fulfilled to qualify for an NLRB-sponsored election?

Accepted Answer

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) requires at least 30% of the workforce to sign authorization cards in order to qualify for an NLRB-sponsored election, which allows employees to vote whether or not to unionize. The other options (A, B, and D) are not correct as the election can be requested by either the union or the employees, there is no specific requirement for the number of employees in the bargaining unit, and the employer does not have to prove that the union organizers are engaging in unfair labor practices.

Question 3

Under the ________ doctrine, the board identified certain industries whose operations were so integrated that craft workers could not be taken from the unit without affecting the stability of labor relations.

Accepted Answer

The National Tube doctrine is the correct answer because it refers to a principle established by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) that identified certain industries with highly integrated operations where separating craft workers from the unit would adversely affect labor relations stability.

Question 4

After multiemployer collective bargaining has begun, an employer may withdraw with ________.

Accepted Answer

An employer may withdraw from multiemployer collective bargaining with the union's consent. This is because the union and the employers are the primary parties in the collective bargaining process, and any changes to the composition of the bargaining unit would require the agreement of the parties directly involved.

Question 5

An on-the-job union representative who carries out the responsibilities of the union in the plant at the departmental level is known as a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

A steward is an on-the-job union representative who carries out the responsibilities of the union in the plant at the departmental level, such as discussing grievances with management and ensuring that employees' rights are protected. Free riders are individuals who benefit from union representation without paying union dues. An early adopter is someone who is quick to embrace new ideas or technology. A business agent is a union official who represents the union at the bargaining table and in other matters.

Question 6

If a company and a union in the company agree on the bargaining unit represented by the union and inform the NLRB about it then the NLRB accepts the bargaining unit, provided it does not violate principles in the National Labor Relations Act or established board policy. The bargaining unit thus formed is known as the ________ unit.

Accepted Answer

The term used for a bargaining unit mutually agreed upon by the company and the union is a "stipulated unit." The other options, such as residual, departmental or remaining, are not specific terms related to the formation of a bargaining unit.

Question 7

The underlying principle for the NLRB's determination of an appropriate unit is that only employees who have ________ can be appropriately grouped in that unit.

Accepted Answer

The NLRB's determination of an appropriate unit is based on the principle that employees who share similar wages, hours, and working conditions can be appropriately grouped together. This is because they are likely to have shared interests and concerns that can be effectively represented by a single bargaining unit. Factors such as work experience, cultural background, and educational background are not typically considered when determining an appropriate bargaining unit.

Question 8

Which of the following statements is true regarding an appropriate bargaining unit?

Accepted Answer

The board that determines the appropriateness of a bargaining unit is not required to choose the most appropriate unit, only an appropriate unit.

Question 9

Which of the following terms refers to a practice of allowing the addition of new employees and jobs to existing bargaining units provided their work satisfies the same criteria of the original unit?

Accepted Answer

Accretion refers to adding new employees and jobs to an existing bargaining unit as long as their work meets the same criteria as those in the original unit. Logrolling refers to exchanging favors or support, attrition is the natural decrease in workforce due to retirement or resignation, and moonlighting refers to holding a second job in addition to a primary one.

Question 10

________ units consist of employees left unrepresented after the bulk of the employees are organized, such as janitors and sales people.

Accepted Answer

Residual units are those where employees are left unrepresented after the majority of employees have already been organized. These units can include janitors, salespeople, and other miscellaneous employees who do not fit into a specific craft or departmental group.

Question 11

To discourage unionization, a manager is allowed to ________.

Accepted Answer

Managers are allowed to inform employees about the legal consequences of certain actions, such as the fact that the law permits the company to permanently replace them if there is a strike. This is considered a statement of fact rather than a coercive action. Threatening to close the facility, promising promotions for voting against the union, or visiting employees' homes to urge them to reject the union are considered coercive and are not permitted under labor laws designed to protect the rights of workers to organize.

Question 12

Which of the following statements is TRUE of an industrial union?

Accepted Answer

An industrial union is a union that represents workers across an entire industry or a particular segment of that industry, regardless of the workers' skills, and the organizations of autoworkers or rubber workers are examples of industrial unions. Option A is incorrect because industrial unions are composed of both highly skilled and unskilled or semi-skilled workers. Option B is incorrect because before an industrial union can bargain with an employer, it must show that it represents a majority of the employees in an appropriate bargaining unit. Option D is incorrect because although industrial unions may require membership as a condition of employment, they cannot prevent workers from being hired.

Question 13

Which of the following terms refers to a program during which union members are encouraged by their union to seek employment at a nonunion company and once hired, they promote unionization in the nonunion company?

Accepted Answer

Salting is a tactic used by unions to increase their membership. Union members, sometimes known as "salt," are encouraged to apply for jobs at nonunion companies. Once employed, they work to promote unionization within the company. Moonlighting refers to working a second job in addition to a primary job. Dumping refers to selling goods below cost to drive competitors out of business. Astroturfing refers to creating the illusion of grassroots support for a product, campaign or organization.

Question 14

A manager cannot tell employees that ________ in order to discourage unionization.

Accepted Answer

A manager is prohibited from making promises or threats to employees in order to influence their decision on whether to join a union. Offering pay increases or better benefits to employees who vote against the union is considered an unlawful practice to discourage unionization. Choices A, B, and D are also prohibited because they involve coercive or intimidating tactics.

Question 15

The ________ is authorized to decide on a case-by-case basis the "appropriate bargaining unit" of employees for collective bargaining purposes.

Accepted Answer

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is responsible for determining the appropriate bargaining unit for collective bargaining purposes. This decision is made on a case-by-case basis and takes into account factors such as job classification, working conditions, and organizational structure. The NLRB is an independent federal agency tasked with enforcing and interpreting the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), which protects the rights of employees to engage in collective bargaining and other forms of protected concerted activity.

Question 16

The full-time administrator of a local union paid to handle the negotiation and administration of the union contract as well as the daily operation of the union hiring hall is known as the ________.

Accepted Answer

A full-time administrator who handles the negotiation and administration of the union contract as well as the daily operation of the union hiring hall is known as a business agent. This role is important as they represent the union membership in dealing with employers and management.

Question 17

Which of the following national unions is a part of the Change to Win Coalition?

Accepted Answer

The International Brotherhood of Teamists is a founding member of the Change to Win Coalition, which was established in 2005 as a coalition of American labor unions.

Question 18

Which of the following terms refers to a movement initiated by dissatisfied employees or a salaried staff member of a union to submit a representation petition to the NLRB and win a representation election?

Accepted Answer

An organizing drive is a deliberate, planned effort by employees to form or join a union. It typically involves gathering support, gathering signatures for a petition, and then submitting the petition to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) for an election. The goal is to win representation and bargaining power with the employer.

Question 19

Which of the following statements is TRUE of an employee's right to solicit union support?

Accepted Answer

An employee can solicit support for the union after the regular workday on the employer's property. However, they cannot do so during work hours, and nonemployees cannot solicit support on the employer's property unless other means of communication are not available. While nonemployees have limited rights to access an employer's property for the purposes of labor organizing, employees have greater rights.

Question 20

Which of the following statements is TRUE of the operation of a construction industry unit?

Accepted Answer

In the construction industry, it is possible for an employer to begin bargaining with a union before any employees are hired for a new project. This allows for the establishment of wages, working conditions, and other employment terms in advance.

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