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On average, unionized workers receive lower pay than their nonunionized counterparts.

A) True
B) False

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Preparation, in collective bargaining, includes establishing objectives for the contract, reviewing the old contract, and gathering data.

A) True
B) False

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The United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters is a labor union that seeks to unite plumbers and pipefitters from around the country. The members of this union exhibit the same set of skills and are proficient in relatively similar tasks. Such an association is most likely an example of a(n)


A) craft union.
B) industrial union.
C) local union
D) business union.
E) vertical union.

F) B) and D)
G) A) and D)

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What is the basic process of negotiating a labor contract?

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Unions and management prepare for the ne...

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Contract administration includes carrying out the terms of the agreement and resolving conflicts over interpretation or violation of the agreement.

A) True
B) False

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Bargaining over a new union contract typically occurs


A) only about every three years.
B) year after year.
C) only on the anniversary of the union's establishment.
D) when the union wants more power over an organization.
E) when a company feels a union is overstepping its boundaries.

F) C) and D)
G) C) and E)

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What is an unfair labor practice by unions under the Taft-Hartley Act?


A) insisting on provisions that the employer may hire only workers who are union members
B) nominating candidates to union office and conducting secret-ballot elections
C) going out on strike to secure better working conditions
D) refraining from activity on behalf of the union
E) joining a union not recognized by the employer

F) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

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Which law permits states to pass right-to-work laws?


A) the Taft-Hartley Act
B) the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
C) the Landrum-Griffin
D) the Hatch Act
E) the Maguire Act

F) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

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One of the substitutes for traditional organizing is to conduct ________, which bring(s) financial, political, or public pressure on employers during union organization and contract negotiation.


A) collective coercion
B) corporate campaigns
C) indirect provisions
D) associate campaigns
E) social campaigns

F) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

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Explain what right-to-work laws are. What is the viewpoint of unions regarding these laws?

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The employees of Fantasy Textiles are concerned about company management overlooking their interests. They decide to form a union to voice their concerns and speak up for their rights. They elect Gino to represent them during negotiations. Gino's new role requires him to ensure that the terms of the labor contract are enforced and that the interests of the union are met. In this context, Gino most likely holds the position of


A) business representative.
B) chief executive officer.
C) stakeholder.
D) union trustee.
E) union steward.

F) A) and B)
G) None of the above

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What is the difference between craft unions and industrial unions?

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The method for providing solutions to union-management conflicts over interpretation or violation of a collective bargaining agreement is known as a


A) complaint protocol.
B) chain of command.
C) grievance procedure.
D) protest procedure.
E) corporate campaign.

F) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

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Identify the statement that characterizes an industrial union.


A) All the members are in the same occupation.
B) Union leaders try to limit the number of members in order to maintain high wages.
C) Members are linked by their work in a particular industry.
D) Members change employers more frequently than in other types of unions.
E) It is responsible for training its members through apprenticeships.

F) C) and D)
G) A) and C)

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The National Labor Relations Board has two major functions: one is to prevent unfair labor practices, and the other one is to


A) conduct periodic onsite inspections of union and company financial records.
B) conduct and certify representation elections.
C) make rules and regulations for union-management relations.
D) levy punitive charges on violators.
E) monitor and regulate labor relations in small, local businesses.

F) C) and D)
G) A) and D)

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The idea that unions benefit people in communities by holding employers accountable for the way they treat workers is an example of a(n) ________ goal.


A) management
B) union
C) industrial
D) societal
E) economical

F) C) and E)
G) A) and E)

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Home Decor Factory and a union conducting an organizing campaign agree on the time and place of an election and a way to determine who can vote. Which type of election does this scenario best describe?


A) stipulation election
B) decertification election
C) union election
D) agreement election
E) consent election

F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

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The ________ usually provides the neutral third party who is used for the common alternatives to strikes.


A) National Labor Relations Board
B) Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
C) Federal Labor Relations Board
D) Federal Arbitration and Consulting Service
E) National Mediation and Arbitration Commission

F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

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What is the minimum percent of employees in a bargaining unit who must sign authorization cards for the National Labor Relations Board to hold a union representation election?


A) 30 percent
B) 51 percent
C) 20 percent
D) 10 percent
E) 55 percent

F) A) and D)
G) B) and D)

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Nevin joins Firebreak Inc. as an executive designer. The HR manager informs him that he will have to join the labor union within a period of 30 days from his start date. In the context of the security provisions related to union membership, Nevin's HR manager is referring to a(n) ________ arrangement.


A) closed shop
B) maintenance of membership provision
C) agency shop
D) checkoff provision
E) union shop

F) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

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