QUESTION Describe the history of the AFL and the CIO. When did they merge? What will be an ideal response? ANSWER Answer: Formed in 1886, the American Federation of Labor became a federation of independent craft unions that banded together to pursue fundamental labor issues rather than a broad political agenda. Then, within the […]
QUESTION Wendy’s union at the factory where she works is complaining about some machines that are unsafe to work around, as they have unshielded cutting blades. So Wendy and other union representatives are going to sit down with management to discuss the issue. What is the name and description for what they are going to […]
QUESTION Briefly explain the four kinds of workplace labor agreements: closed shop, union shop, agency shop, and open shop. What will be an ideal response? ANSWER Answer: Closed shop: An employer may hire only workers who are already in the union. Union shop: A worker does not have to be a union member when […]
QUESTION What was the Knights of Labor? Whom did it actively solicit as members? For what three improvements did it campaign? What will be an ideal response? ANSWER Answer: The Knights of Labor, formed in 1869 by six Philadelphia tailors, became the first truly national union. It actively solicited female and black members. It […]
QUESTION Which of the following gives the five steps in collective bargaining in the correct order? A) preparing > meeting and negotiating > reaching an agreement > voting and ratification by union members > signing of contract B) preparing > meeting and negotiating > reaching an agreement > signing of contract > voting and ratification […]
QUESTION A coffee-roasting company was experiencing a strike. Employees had walked out over dissatisfaction with the overtime policy even though the union had ratified the contract in which the policy was stated and the contract was still in effect. Management went to court. What most likely happened? A) The company lost its bid for an […]
QUESTION Under which key issue in collective bargaining disputes does the issue of featherbedding come up? A) union security and management rights B) compensation C) employee benefits D) job security E) work rules, hours, and safety ANSWER Answer: E Explanation: E) Featherbedding is requiring extra workers solely to provide more jobs.
QUESTION Randall’s union was striking over the right to weekends off. The ice cream manufacturer was forcing workers to come in on Saturdays and Sundays without getting paid overtime. This was against the terms of the existing contract. Workers went on strike, and they carried picket signs reflecting the current issue. They also carried signs […]
QUESTION Which of the following is NOT a variation on types of workplaces? A) closed shop B) union shop C) open shop D) agency shop E) management shop ANSWER Answer: E Explanation: E) The four different kinds of workplace labor agreements are closed shop, union shop, agency shop, and open shop.
QUESTION In 2008, union workers went on strike against Redco Foods, maker of Salada and Red Rose teas. In response, Redco imported “scabs.” What did Redco do? A) performed a lockout so workers could not get back into the company B) requested a boycott of other tea brands C) hired strikebreakers to cross the picket […]
