1.In Canada, what does the labour relations board typically do if the majority of employees sign authorization cards?

a. Review the union application form and then decide whether or not to hold a representation vote.

b. Hold a secret ballot vote.

c. Certify the union without a vote.

d. Notify the employer that a vote will be held.

2. Why is a strike authorization vote usually undertaken?

a. to increase pressure on the employer by raising the potential for a strike

b. to determine if the union is being truthful about striking

c. to signal that a union has gone on strike

d. to indicate that management is now ready to take a strike

3. Which group begins most union organizing campaigns?

a. union organizers

b. rival unions

c. the CLC organizing department

d.

employees

4. A manager is preparing an arbitration case involving the dismissal of her employee. According to one study in your text, what should she do to prevent the arbitrator from overturning the case?

a. Select the arbitrator based on the type of prior cases handled.

b. Make sure the evidence supports the charge of wrongdoing.

c. Prepare her case based upon leading arbitration cases of this nature.

d. Determine whether the case is timely under the contract.

5. Which term best describes the situation when employees are strictly following the terms of the collective agreement?

a. worktorule

b. picket

c. strike

d. walk-out