Question 1

Which of the following statements is true of the Knights of Labor,the first major labor organization in the United States?

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A)  It restricted its membership to male workers.
B)  It included only bankers and stockbrokers.
C)  It dedicated itself to principles of social reform.
D)  It competed with the American Federation of Labor (AFL) .E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

The Landrum-Griffin Act prohibits labor unions from lending money except under specified circumstances and procedures,all of which must be reported annually to the government.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following is true of states that have enacted right-to-work laws?

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A)  These states require nonmembers to pay union fees or dues.
B)  These states allow nonmembers to be represented by unions in collective bargaining.
C)   These states permit union security arrangements in collective-bargaining agreements.
D)   These states require employers to hire only individuals who already belong to unions.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 4

Which of the following actions of an employer would be regarded as an unfair labor practice as per Section 8(a)  of the National Labor Relations Act?

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A)  Using lockouts as defensive acts to protect businesses against sudden strikes and to prevent sabotage or violence
B)  Discouraging membership in any labor organization by discrimination in regard to hiring or any other term of employment
C)  Agreeing to bargain collectively with a duly certified representative of the employees
D)  Firing employees for indulging in any unlawful activity at the workplaceE) A) and D)
F) None of the above B

Question 5

Why was the Landrum-Griffin Act enacted by the Congress? Explain in brief the set of provisions known as the "Bill of Rights" contained in this act.

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In response to the growing evidence that...

Question 6

The Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO) was organized in response to the needs of laborers working in skilled trades.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following would most likely be the result of permissive bargaining between employers and labor representatives?

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A)  A change from an eight hour,five-day work week to a ten hour,four-day work week
B)  An agreement to increase the salary of each employee by $500 per month
C)  An alteration in employee termination policy,increasing the notice period by two months
D)  A new agreement between the employees and the management to settle strikesE) C) and D)
F) None of the above D

Question 8

The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) prohibits employees from engaging in concerted activities like strikes and collective bargaining.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following would most likely be the result of mandatory bargaining between employers and labor representatives?

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A)  A change from an eight hour,five-day work week to a ten hour,four-day work week
B)  A change in the internal affairs of a union
C)  A new economic decision to phase out a product line
D)  A new agreement between the employees and the management to settle strikesE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

Which of the following is true of the Landrum-Griffin Act?

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A)  It prohibits union members from speaking or voting at the union meetings.
B)  It requires unions to keep records of their funds.
C)  It allows unions to lend money without reporting to the government.
D)  It holds that the terminology "restraint of trade" was meant to include labor organizations.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 11

Section 8(b) of the National Labor Relations Act permits a labor organization to try to make an employer compensate workers for services not performed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The National Labor Relations Act recently changed labor laws related to closed-shop arrangements,permitting labor unions to pursue closed-shop arrangements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The Wagner Act:

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A)  made it clear that the terminology "restraint of trade" was not meant to include labor organizations or activities.
B)  gave workers for the first time the unequivocal right to organize and engage in concerted activities for their mutual aid and benefit.
C)  identified as unfair labor practices certain activities unions used to exercise economic leverage over employers as part of the collective bargaining process.
D)  ensured employers' right to speak out in opposition to union organizing-in effect,protecting their First Amendment right to freedom of speech.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 14

Explain the National Labor Relations Board's (NLRB) guidelines with regard to employees indulging in political advocacy at the workplace.

Accepted Answer

When political issues such as immigration become heated,employees' political advocacy efforts may affect the workplace.Political advocacy may in some circumstances be considered a concerted activity for "mutual aid or protection" under Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA).
Under 2008 NLRB guidelines,the first question to consider is whether there is a direct connection between the political issue at stake and a "specifically identified employment concern of the participating employees." Even if that direct connection is established,however,the employer may discipline the employees if the political activity,such as attending a rally,violates "neutrally applied" work rules,such as those forbidding stopping or leaving work without permission.

Question 15

Identify the unfair labor practices by management and unions.

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Section 8(a) of the National Labor Relat...

Question 16

Section 8(a) (5)  of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) :

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A)  sets out some mandatory subjects over which the parties must bargain.
B)  guarantees union members equal voting rights,the right to sue a union,and the rights of free speech and assembly.
C)  lists activities constituting unfair labor practices by a labor organization.
D)  requires an employer to engage in good-faith collective bargaining with a representative of the employees.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 17

_____ refers to the initiative taken by the management in labor disputes by not allowing some or all of its employees to work.

Accepted Answer

A)   Closed-shop
B)  Lockout
C)  Salting
D)  PicketingE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 18

Refusal to bargain over a permissive bargaining subject constitutes a National Labor Relations Act violation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following acts ensured employers' right to speak out in opposition to union organizing-in effect,protecting their First Amendment right to freedom of speech?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Norris-LaGuardia Act
B)  The Wagner Act
C)  The Taft-Hartley Act
D)  The Landrum-Griffin ActE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 20

Compare and contrast unfair labor practice strikes with economic strikes.

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Exam 14: Employment Law III: Labor-Management Relations

Which of the following statements is true of the Knights of Labor,the first major labor organization in the United States?

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The Landrum-Griffin Act prohibits labor unions from lending money except under specified circumstances and procedures,all of which must be reported annually to the government.

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Which of the following is true of states that have enacted right-to-work laws?

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Which of the following actions of an employer would be regarded as an unfair labor practice as per Section 8(a) of the National Labor Relations Act?

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Why was the Landrum-Griffin Act enacted by the Congress? Explain in brief the set of provisions known as the "Bill of Rights" contained in this act.

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The Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO) was organized in response to the needs of laborers working in skilled trades.

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Which of the following would most likely be the result of permissive bargaining between employers and labor representatives?

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The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) prohibits employees from engaging in concerted activities like strikes and collective bargaining.

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Which of the following would most likely be the result of mandatory bargaining between employers and labor representatives?

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Which of the following is true of the Landrum-Griffin Act?

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Section 8(b) of the National Labor Relations Act permits a labor organization to try to make an employer compensate workers for services not performed.

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The National Labor Relations Act recently changed labor laws related to closed-shop arrangements,permitting labor unions to pursue closed-shop arrangements.

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Explain the National Labor Relations Board's (NLRB) guidelines with regard to employees indulging in political advocacy at the workplace.

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_____ refers to the initiative taken by the management in labor disputes by not allowing some or all of its employees to work.

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Refusal to bargain over a permissive bargaining subject constitutes a National Labor Relations Act violation.

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Which of the following acts ensured employers' right to speak out in opposition to union organizing-in effect,protecting their First Amendment right to freedom of speech?

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Compare and contrast unfair labor practice strikes with economic strikes.

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Which of the following statements is true of the Knights of Labor,the first major labor organization in the United States?

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The Landrum-Griffin Act prohibits labor unions from lending money except under specified circumstances and procedures,all of which must be reported annually to the government.

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Which of the following is true of states that have enacted right-to-work laws?

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Which of the following actions of an employer would be regarded as an unfair labor practice as per Section 8(a) of the National Labor Relations Act?

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The Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO) was organized in response to the needs of laborers working in skilled trades.

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Which of the following would most likely be the result of permissive bargaining between employers and labor representatives?

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The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) prohibits employees from engaging in concerted activities like strikes and collective bargaining.

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Which of the following would most likely be the result of mandatory bargaining between employers and labor representatives?

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Which of the following is true of the Landrum-Griffin Act?

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Section 8(b) of the National Labor Relations Act permits a labor organization to try to make an employer compensate workers for services not performed.

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The National Labor Relations Act recently changed labor laws related to closed-shop arrangements,permitting labor unions to pursue closed-shop arrangements.

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The Wagner Act:

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Explain the National Labor Relations Board's (NLRB) guidelines with regard to employees indulging in political advocacy at the workplace.

Identify the unfair labor practices by management and unions.

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Section 8(a) (5) of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) :

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_____ refers to the initiative taken by the management in labor disputes by not allowing some or all of its employees to work.

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Refusal to bargain over a permissive bargaining subject constitutes a National Labor Relations Act violation.

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Which of the following acts ensured employers' right to speak out in opposition to union organizing-in effect,protecting their First Amendment right to freedom of speech?

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Compare and contrast unfair labor practice strikes with economic strikes.

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