Question 1

Which of the following best describes the main goal of a labour union?

Accepted Answer

To represent its members in employee-management negotiations of job-related issues

Question 2

What is the primary difference between a craft union and an industrial union?

Accepted Answer

A craft union is for skilled specialists in a particular trade, while an industrial union consists of unskilled and semi-skilled workers in mass-production industries

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a reason for the decline in union strength in recent decades?

Accepted Answer

Increased government support for strikes

Question 4

If the unionization rate in Canada is 30.9%, what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

30.9% of employed individuals are union members

Question 5

Which event marked a turning point for labour unions in Canada and led to significant changes in labour laws?

Accepted Answer

The Winnipeg General Strike in 1919

Question 6

Which of the following is a responsibility of the Labour Relations Board (LRB)?

Accepted Answer

To act as a quasi-judicial body with representatives from government, labour, and business

Question 7

A worker in Canada refuses to perform a task they believe is unsafe. Which workplace law protects this right?

Accepted Answer

The right to refuse unsafe work

Question 8

Which of the following best describes the process of collective bargaining?

Accepted Answer

A process where union and management representatives negotiate a contract for workers

Question 9

What is the main difference between mediation and arbitration in resolving labour-management disputes?

Accepted Answer

Mediation involves a third party who cannot impose a ruling, while arbitration involves a third party who can make a binding decision

Question 10

Which of the following is an example of a management tactic used to resolve conflicts with unions?

Accepted Answer

Lockouts

Question 11

A company hires replacement workers during a strike. What are these workers commonly called?

Accepted Answer

Strikebreakers

Question 12

Which of the following is a disadvantage of joining a union?

Accepted Answer

Promotion and pay may be determined by seniority, not skill

Question 13

What is the purpose of back-to-work legislation?

Accepted Answer

To order an end to labour disputes in essential industries

Question 14

Which of the following is a real-world example of a union tactic?

Accepted Answer

Workers collectively refusing to work after a strike vote

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a typical advantage of union membership?

Accepted Answer

Guaranteed promotion based on skill

Question 16

Which of the following best describes the concept of 'union coverage rate'?

Accepted Answer

The percentage of employed individuals (including non-unionized) covered by a collective agreement

Question 17

A union contract specifies that all new hires must be union members. What type of shop is this?

Accepted Answer

Closed shop

Question 18

Which of the following is a key reason for the increasing importance of elder care in the Canadian workforce?

Accepted Answer

Seniors will make up over 25% of the population by 2059

Question 19

Which of the following is a real-world impact of caregiving-related absenteeism on Canadian employers?

Accepted Answer

It costs employers $5.5 billion annually

Question 20

Which of the following is a correct statement about executive compensation in Canada?

Accepted Answer

Executives often work long hours and bear personal liability for company actions

Dealing with Employee-Management Issues: Labour Relations, Unions, and Workplace Legislation in Canada

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