Question

QUESTION

Local union 765 raised its initiation fee from $100 to $250 to impede the employer from hiring part-time employees. This is an example:

a.

of the ability for a union to set its own internal practices without employer interference.

b.

of a union protecting its members from unfair labor practices by an employer.

c.

of an excessive initiation fees and dues unfair labor practice.

d.

of a union being financially responsible and protecting its members.

QUESTION

B&C railroad has a union contract that requires a coal shoveler to be present on every train. B&C railroad no longer operates steam engines requiring coal. The requirement to maintain this position that no longer performs work is called:

a.

ticket taking.

b.

featherbedding.

c.

moonlighting.

d.

sunshine rule.

QUESTION

Throughout the 20th century there are many documented instances of violence during strikes. Violence:

a.

was lawful until 2015 when the Anti-Violence Trust Act was passed by Congress.

b.

is a lawful strategy occasionally used during a bargaining impasse.

c.

is considered a protected strike activity as long as no one is hurt.

d.

is considered an unlawful mean and is not a protected strike activity.

  

QUESTION

Certain employer violations are considered by the NLRB and courts as highly coercive of employees’ Section 7 Rights. These hallmark violations include:

a.

youtube videos sharing the employer’s hope to continue a positive relationship with its employees no matter the outcome of the election.

b.

threats of plant closure.

c.

being forced to watch Hallmark movies during lunch and paid breaks.

d.

continuing to provide bagels during the Tuesday morning team trainings. The bagels may not be distributed again until after the election even though the company has done this for 10 years.

QUESTION

The immigration status of employees is generally _____ in NLRB representation cases.

a.

reviewed

b.

challenged

c.

not relevant

d.

discussed

2.1 points   

Answer 1

1.

c. Unfair labour practice as per Section 8(b) (5) for excessive or discriminatory fees.

2.

b. It is featherbedding because the position is irrelevant for the present job.

3.

d. Violence is considered an unlawful mean and is not a protected strike activity.

4.

b. Plant closure or threats of plant closure are considered hallmark violence.

5.

c. not relevant