Question 1

_____ is an action in which another union goes on strike in sympathy for another union.
A)Secondary boycott
B)Union salting
C)Lockout
D)Slowdown
E)Union busting

Accepted Answer

A secondary boycott is when a union takes action, such as a strike, in support of another union's strike or labor dispute. This is sometimes referred to as a sympathy strike.

Question 2

Which of the following is the reason why the Taft-Hartley Act was passed in 1947?
A)The act was introduced because of the upsurge of strikes during that time period.
B)The act was passed to legalize wildcat strikes and secondary actions.
C)The act was passed to ensure that unionized activity causes no disruption of interstate commerce.
D)The act was passed to prevent federal courts from issuing injunctions against nonviolent labor disputes.
E)The act was created due to racketeering and corruptions charges against the existing unions.

Accepted Answer

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Question 3

Which of the following oversees the Wagner Act,handling any complaints which may arise from it?
A)The American Federation of Labor
B)The National Labor Union
C)The National Mediation Board
D)Congress of Industrial Organizations
E)The National Labor Relations Board

Accepted Answer

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) oversees the Wagner Act (also known as the National Labor Relations Act). The NLRB is responsible for enforcing the provisions of the act and handling any complaints or disputes that arise based on it. The other options listed have various roles in labor relations, but not specifically related to the oversight of the Wagner Act.

Question 4

Of the following,the _____ is an independent union.
A)American Federation of Government Employees
B)Associated Actors of America
C)Federation of Professional Athletes
D)Major League Baseball Players Association
E)Teamsters

Accepted Answer

The Major League Baseball Players Association is an independent union, meaning it is not affiliated with any larger organization or federation. The other options are all affiliated with larger organizations - the American Federation of Government Employees is a member of the AFL-CIO, the Associated Actors of America is a branch of the Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA), the Federation of Professional Athletes is a branch of the AFL-CIO, and the Teamsters are a member of the Change to Win federation.

Question 5

Wildcat strikes are:
A)methods through which all workers in the same industry are legitimately organized into the same union.
B)requests to erase previous testimony or a court proceeding from the record in union-related conflicts.
C)a form of workplace decision-making in which the workers themselves agree on work-related choices.
D)a method of unionization wherein secret ballot and card checks are made illegal.
E)those which are outlawed and not authorized by the union according to the Taft-Hartley Act.

Accepted Answer

Wildcat strikes are unauthorized strikes, meaning they are not authorized by the union. These types of strikes are illegal according to the Taft-Hartley Act. Option A is incorrect, as it describes industry-wide union organization, not wildcat strikes. Option B describes expungement, which is not related to strikes. Option C describes workplace democracy, which is unrelated to strikes. Option D describes restrictions on unionization methods, which is also unrelated to wildcat strikes.

Question 6

In which of the following arrangements must a person be a union member in order to be hired?
A)A post-entry closed shop
B)An open shop
C)A closed shop
D)A union shop
E)An agency shop

Accepted Answer

In a closed shop, the employer can only hire union members. Non-union members cannot be hired unless they first join the union. This is the most restrictive type of union-security arrangement.

Question 7

A labor union is defined as:
A)the totality of many voluntary social relationships,civic and social organizations,and institutions that form the basis of a functioning society.
B)a distinct territorial subdivision for holding a separate election for one or more seats in a legislative body.
C)a congregation of legislators,administrators,and arbitrators in the administrative bureaucracy who control a state at a given time.
D)a collection of workers banding together to meet common goals,such as better pay,benefits,or promotion rules.
E)a formal meeting of the representatives of different nations,constituent states,independent organizations,or groups.

Accepted Answer

A labor union is a specific type of organization formed by workers to advocate for their collective interests, often related to compensation, benefits, and working conditions.

Question 8

Which of the following industry-specific local unions falls under the Change to Win Federation?
A)American Federation of Government Employees
B)Directors Guild of America
C)Federation of Professional Athletes
D)Airline Pilots Association
E)Service Employees International Union

Accepted Answer

The Service Employees International Union (SEIU) falls under the Change to Win Federation, which is a coalition of unions seeking to increase membership and achieve better working conditions for their members. The other choices listed are not part of the Change to Win Federation.

Question 9

The _____ barred federal courts from issuing injunctions against nonviolent labor disputes and created a noninterference of employers against workers joining a union.
A)Taft-Hartley Act of 1947
B)Wagner Act of 1935
C)Norris-LaGuardia Act of 1932
D)Landrum Griffin Act of 1959
E)Railway Labor Act of 1926

Accepted Answer

The Norris-LaGuardia Act of 1932 barred federal courts from issuing injunctions against nonviolent labor disputes and created a noninterference of employers against workers joining a union. The Taft-Hartley Act of 1947 and Landrum Griffin Act of 1959 were amendments to the Wagner Act of 1935, which provided protections for workers' rights to form and join unions. The Railway Labor Act of 1926 specifically applied to workers in the railway and airline industries.

Question 10

Which of the following acts passed in 1959 required unions to hold secret elections,submit annual financial reports,and develop standards for the expulsion of a member of the union?
A)The Taft-Hartley Act
B)The Norris-LaGuardia Act
C)The Landrum Griffin Act
D)The Railway Labor Act
E)The Wagner Act

Accepted Answer

The Landrum Griffin Act, also known as the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act, was passed in 1959 and required unions to hold secret elections, submit annual financial reports, and develop standards for the expulsion of a member of the union. The Taft-Hartley Act, passed in 1947, restricted the power and activities of unions, while the Norris-LaGuardia Act, passed in 1932, protected workers' rights to join unions and participate in collective bargaining. The Railway Labor Act, passed in 1926, regulates labor relations in the railroad and airline industries. The Wagner Act, passed in 1935, protected workers' rights to form and join unions and engage in collective bargaining.

Question 11

The Taft-Hartley Act,which was introduced as a response to the upsurge of strikes in that time period,outlawed _____.
A)lockouts
B)union salting
C)union busting
D)secondary actions
E)jurisdictional strikes

Accepted Answer

The Taft-Hartley Act outlawed secondary actions, which are strikes or boycotts aimed at putting pressure on a neutral employer to cease doing business with a primary employer with whom union members have a dispute.

Question 12

_____ occurs when the employer,on behalf of the union,automatically deducts dues from union member's paychecks.
A)Augmentation
B)Agency fee provision
C)Capitation
D)Fair share provision
E)Checkoff provision

Accepted Answer

Checkoff provision is when the employer, on behalf of the union, deducts dues from the paychecks of union members automatically. This process allows for a more convenient and efficient way for union members to pay their dues.

Question 13

_____ is the process of negotiations between the company and representatives of the union.
A)Grievance process
B)Union salting
C)Collective bargaining
D)Checkoff process
E)Union busting

Accepted Answer

Collective bargaining is the process of negotiations between the company and representatives of the union. The goal of collective bargaining is to establish a mutual agreement between the two parties regarding wages, working conditions, benefits, and other employment-related issues.

Question 14

Which of the following is an agreement where the worker agrees not to join a union before accepting a job?
A)An employment agreement
B)A quasi contract
C)An integration clause
D)A yellow-dog contract
E)A social clause

Accepted Answer

A yellow-dog contract is an agreement between an employer and an employee in which the employee agrees not to join a labor union while working for the company.

Question 15

Which of the following organizations was formed as a result of political differences within the American Federation of Labor?
A)Congress of Industrial Organizations
B)Knights of Labor
C)National Labor Union
D)Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
E)Industrial Workers of the World

Accepted Answer

The Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO) was formed in 1935 as a result of political differences within the American Federation of Labor (AFL). The CIO sought to organize workers in mass production industries such as automobiles and steel, while the AFL was more focused on skilled crafts and trades.

Question 16

Which of the following is true about the Knights of Labor?
A)The main focus of the Knights of Labor was to limit the workday to eight hours.
B)It only made attempts to defend the rights of African Americans and female workers.
C)The Knights of Labor was formed in 1866 to pave the way for other labor organizations.
D)The jurisdiction of the Knights of Labor was limited to workers in the railways.
E)The Knights of Labor initiated strikes which were successful in increasing pay and benefits.

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

Employers must allow freedom of association,organization and cannot interfere with,restrain or coerce employees who form a union.This is one of the aspects of the _____.
A)Railway Labor Act
B)Weingarten Rights
C)Wagner Act
D)Landrum Griffin Act
E)Taft-Hartley Act

Accepted Answer

The Wagner Act, also known as the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), establishes the rights of employees to organize and bargain collectively through a union. It prohibits employers from interfering with or retaliating against employees who exercise their right to form a union.

Question 18

Which of the following industry specific local unions falls under the AFL-CIO?
A)United Food and Commercial Workers
B)United Farm Workers of America
C)Service Employees International Union
D)Airline Pilots Association
E)Directors Guild of America

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

_____ is a union strategy which encourages union supporters to apply for jobs in nonunion environments to actively work to unionize other employees when they are hired.
A)Secondary boycott
B)Union salting
C)Arbitration
D)Mediation
E)Union busting

Accepted Answer

Union salting is a strategy in which union supporters apply for jobs in nonunion environments with the goal of organizing other employees and eventually forming a union. This strategy is also known as "salt and pepper" organizing.

Question 20

Which of the following labor union laws was amended in 1936 to cover the aviation industry?
A)Norris-LaGuardia Act
B)Railway Labor Act
C)Wagner Act
D)Landrum Griffin Act
E)Taft-Hartley Act

Accepted Answer

The Railway Labor Act was amended in 1936 to cover the aviation industry, giving employees the right to organize and bargain collectively in the airline industry.

Quiz 12: Working With Labor Unions

_____ is an action in which another union goes on strike in sympathy for another union.

Which of the following is the reason why the Taft-Hartley Act was passed in 1947?

Which of the following oversees the Wagner Act,handling any complaints which may arise from it?

Of the following,the _____ is an independent union.

Wildcat strikes are:

In which of the following arrangements must a person be a union member in order to be hired?

A labor union is defined as:

Which of the following industry-specific local unions falls under the Change to Win Federation?

The _____ barred federal courts from issuing injunctions against nonviolent labor disputes and created a noninterference of employers against workers joining a union.

Which of the following acts passed in 1959 required unions to hold secret elections,submit annual financial reports,and develop standards for the expulsion of a member of the union?

The Taft-Hartley Act,which was introduced as a response to the upsurge of strikes in that time period,outlawed _____.

_____ occurs when the employer,on behalf of the union,automatically deducts dues from union member's paychecks.

_____ is the process of negotiations between the company and representatives of the union.

Which of the following is an agreement where the worker agrees not to join a union before accepting a job?

Which of the following organizations was formed as a result of political differences within the American Federation of Labor?

Which of the following is true about the Knights of Labor?

Employers must allow freedom of association,organization and cannot interfere with,restrain or coerce employees who form a union.This is one of the aspects of the _____.

Which of the following industry specific local unions falls under the AFL-CIO?

_____ is a union strategy which encourages union supporters to apply for jobs in nonunion environments to actively work to unionize other employees when they are hired.

Which of the following labor union laws was amended in 1936 to cover the aviation industry?