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Unions call workers who cross the picket line during strikes as jayhawkers.

A) True
B) False

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The process by which a union is recognized by a Labour Relations Board as the authorized bargaining agent for a group of workers is called collective bargaining.

A) True
B) False

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Many of the negotiated labour-management agreements in Canada call for the use of an arbitrator to end labour disputes.

A) True
B) False

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The length of the average workweek in 1900 was _______.


A) 40 hours
B) 60 hours
C) 80 hours
D) 90 hours

E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

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In a union shop:


A) workers must join the union within a stipulated time period (usually a month) in order to keep their jobs.
B) workers must belong to the union before the company can hire them.
C) workers who do not join the union must pay a union fee.
D) workers are required to sign yellow-dog contracts.

E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

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In a "work-to-rule" campaign,actions undertaken by unionized employees would tend to


A) be supported by management as employees are going out of their way to ensure customers are being well served.
B) increase morale among workers as they are taking all scheduled breaks.
C) improve the workplace safety record.
D) decrease the productivity of workers resulting in a decrease in profits.

E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

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A(n) ___________ is a court order directing someone to do something or to refrain from doing something.


A) restrictive covenant
B) injunction
C) judicial encyclical
D) declaratory judgment

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

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A(n) ________ is an employee organization that represents workers in employee-management bargaining over job-related issues.


A) trade guild
B) labour union
C) ESOP
D) cross-functional team

E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

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What does the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC)promote and lobby for?

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The CLC promotes decent wages ...

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Labour unions were largely responsible for:


A) establishment of the Liberal party.
B) the basic structure of the federal income tax system.
C) the passage of NAFTA.
D) establishment of minimum-wage laws and laws against child labour.

E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

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How do companies attempt to keep unions out?

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By providing compensation,bene...

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Historically,the most potent union tactic when collective bargaining efforts break down has been the:


A) strike.
B) lockout.
C) court injunction.
D) primary boycott.

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

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You've been on your lunch break for less than 45 minutes when your boss orders you to return to work immediately or be docked an hour's pay.You complain that the current labour contract specifies a full hour for your lunch break and you still have over 15 minutes left.Your boss stands firm on his order for you to return to work.Under protest,you return to work,but plan to file a grievance.The first step you should take is to contact a(n) :


A) arbitrator.
B) mediator.
C) strike breaker.
D) shop steward.

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

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The presence of formal labour organizations in Canada dates back to the 1800s.

A) True
B) False

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Strikes have become a very frequently used labour tactic.

A) True
B) False

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Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE)is Canada's largest union.

A) True
B) False

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Miko began working for a company that operates under an open shop arrangement.Under this type of arrangement,Miko must join the union at her company within 90 days or she will lose her job.

A) True
B) False

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A(n) ________ boycott is an attempt by labour to convince others to stop doing business with a firm that is the subject of a primary boycott.


A) extended
B) secondary
C) tactical
D) strategic

E) All of the above
F) None of the above

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Unionized employees are very concerned when strikebreakers are brought in during a labour-management dispute.

A) True
B) False

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In the future,more workers are expected to be involved in the task of caring for an aging relative.

A) True
B) False

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