Question 1

The National Air Traffic Controllers Association and the Federal Aviation Administration have reached an impasse during collective bargaining.Which of the following will most likely be used to reach a settlement?

Accepted Answer

The answer of The National Air Traffic Controllers Association and...

Question 2

Right to work refers to state statutory or constitutional provisions banning the requirement of union membership as a condition of employment.

Accepted Answer

Right to work laws prohibit agreements between employers and unions that require employees to join or financially support a union as a condition of employment. These laws are currently in place in 27 U.S. states, with some having had them for several decades.

Question 3

All of the following most likely explain the decline in union membership EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

Improved wages and benefits would actually be a reason for workers to join a union, not a reason for decline in membership. The other options listed - legislative protections for workers, increased global competition, technological improvements, and just-in-time production systems - all represent changes in the economy that have made union membership less attractive or necessary for some workers.

Question 4

Employers dealing with an unfair labor practice strike can use all of the following responses EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

Hiring permanent replacement workers is not allowed in the case of an unfair labor practice strike, as it would undermine the rights of the striking workers.

Question 5

The Knights of Labor were primarily interested in political and social reform during the industrial revolution in the United States.

Accepted Answer

The Knights of Labor were a labor organization that was founded in 1869 and was primarily interested in improving the working conditions of its members. While they were involved in political and social reform, their main focus was on labor issues such as wages, hours, and working conditions. They also advocated for the eight-hour workday and the abolition of child labor.

Question 6

A strike that results from a failure to agree on the terms of a contract,such as wages and benefits,is known as a(n)________ strike.

Accepted Answer

An economic strike is one that results from a failure to agree on the terms of a contract, such as wages and benefits. A strike due to unfair labor practices would be a response to illegal actions by the employer, while a sympathy strike is in support of other striking workers. An arbitrary strike is not based on any specific issue or demand, and a wildcat strike is one that is not authorized by the union leadership.

Question 7

The Landrum-Griffin Act of 1932 encouraged union activity by guaranteeing each employee the right to bargain collectively without interference,restraint,or coercion.

Accepted Answer

The Landrum-Griffin Act was actually passed in 1959, not 1932.

Question 8

Union membership is exclusive to blue-collar workers,such as those in the construction,manufacturing,and printing industries.

Accepted Answer

This statement is false. Union membership is not exclusive to blue-collar workers. There are unions for white-collar workers, public sector employees, and professionals such as doctors and lawyers.

Question 9

Which of the following terms refers to a strike that takes place when one union strikes in support of another union?

Accepted Answer

A sympathy strike refers to a strike that takes place when one union strikes in support of another union, usually to show solidarity or to put pressure on an employer or industry.

Question 10

Union tactics designed to impede or disrupt production by encouraging employees to slow the pace of work,refuse to work overtime,and participate in sick-outs are called ________.

Accepted Answer

Inside games are tactics used by unions to disrupt production without a full strike, such as slowing work pace or sick-outs.

Question 11

All states give unions the right to require union membership as a condition of employment.

Accepted Answer

Right-to-work laws in some states prohibit requiring union membership as a condition of employment.

Question 12

Which of the following terms refers to the formal process for addressing any factor involving wages,hours,or conditions of employment that is used as a complaint against the employer?

Accepted Answer

A grievance procedure refers to the formal process through which an employee or a group of employees can address any issue concerning their wages, hours, or working conditions with their employer. It typically involves a series of steps, such as filing a complaint with the HR department, meeting with a supervisor, and appealing to higher levels of management if necessary. The purpose of a grievance procedure is to provide a fair and timely means of resolving disputes between employees and employers, without the need for costly and time-consuming litigation.

Question 13

Jeff is a manager at a paper mill.He has received a grievance from a group of employees who are union members.The grievance claims that a plant rule barring employees from eating during unscheduled breaks is arbitrary and unfair.What should Jeff do?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Jeff is a manager at a paper...

Question 14

It is legal for union organizers to solicit employees for membership as long as the effort does not endanger the performance or safety of the employees.

Accepted Answer

According to the National Labor Relations Act, employees have the right to engage in activities such as soliciting union membership. It is only prohibited if it interferes with the productivity or safety of the workplace.

Question 15

Right to work legislation outlaws unions and union membership in specific states.

Accepted Answer

Right to work legislation does not outlaw unions and union membership. It simply prohibits employers from requiring employees to join a union or pay union fees as a condition of employment.

Question 16

Weekly earnings of union members are much higher than those of nonunion workers.

Accepted Answer

Union members typically earn higher wages and have better benefits and working conditions than nonunion workers. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2020, union members had median weekly earnings of $1,144 compared to $958 for nonunion workers.

Question 17

The Change to Win Coalition was formed by several large unions that left the AFL-CIO due to concerns that the AFL-CIO was not aggressively organizing workers.

Accepted Answer

The Change to Win Coalition was indeed formed by several large unions that left the AFL-CIO because they believed that the AFL-CIO was not doing enough to organize workers.

Question 18

If passed,the Employee Free Choice Act would ________.

Accepted Answer

The Employee Free Choice Act (also known as EFCA or "card check") would institute a card check system, which allows employees to form a union by signing cards indicating their support for the union, rather than holding a formal election with a secret ballot. The other options are not provisions of the EFCA.

Question 19

Fact finding seeks to end an impasse by ________.

Accepted Answer

Fact finding involves an independent third party studying the issues and making a public recommendation to help the parties reach an agreement. The fact finder does not determine or dictate settlement terms, interpret existing contract terms, or communicate assessments of the likelihood of a strike.

Question 20

The Taft-Hartley Act amended the National Labor Relations Act by prohibiting unfair union labor practices and specifying the rights of both employers and employees.

Accepted Answer

The Taft-Hartley Act did indeed amend the National Labor Relations Act to prohibit unfair union labor practices and specify the rights of both employers and employees.

Quiz 15: Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining