The main issue in collective bargaining has historically been:
Explanation
This question tests the reader's knowledge of the historical focus of collective bargaining as described in Chapter 13.
Other questions
According to the text, what was the peak percentage of U.S. union membership in 1955?
What is a primary reason workers organize, as suggested by the text's discussion on fairness?
Which form of union security was outlawed in interstate commerce in 1947 but still exists in some specific industries?
What did the Norris-LaGuardia Act of 1932 accomplish regarding 'yellow dog' contracts?
What is the minimum percentage of eligible employees who must sign authorization cards for a union to petition the NLRB for an election?
Under the Wagner Act, which of these is an example of an unfair labor practice by an employer?
The Taft-Hartley Act of 1947 amended the Wagner Act by enumerating the rights of which two groups?
What is the term for the process through which representatives of management and the union meet to negotiate a labor agreement?
Which of the following is NOT a category of bargaining items in collective bargaining?
What is the most definitive type of third-party intervention in a bargaining impasse, where the third party has the power to dictate settlement terms?
A strike aimed at protesting illegal conduct by the employer is known as a(n):
What is a lockout?
The process of terminating a union’s right to represent employees is known as:
In the context of good-faith bargaining, what does 'surface bargaining' involve?
What was a primary goal of the Landrum-Griffin Act of 1959?
The acronym TIPS, used to guide supervisors during a unionizing effort, advises against all of the following EXCEPT:
State statutory provisions that ban the requirement of union membership as a condition of employment are known as:
What is the typical timeframe for an election to be held after the NLRB issues its Decision and Direction of Election?
An organized effort by a union to exert pressure on an employer by targeting its customers, shareholders, and creditors is known as a:
The grievance process is typically intended to:
According to the text, the median weekly wage for union workers was recently cited as what amount?
An 'agency shop' form of union security requires that:
Which law created the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)?
Within how many days must a union typically file for an election after starting picketing to avoid it being an unfair labor practice?
An unauthorized strike that occurs during the term of a contract is known as a:
According to the text, which of the following is an example of an illegal bargaining item?
The acronym FORE, used to guide supervisors during a unionizing effort, stands for Facts, Opinion, Rules, and what other element?
What is the primary purpose of picketing during a strike?
If a union loses a representation election, it cannot file for another election for what period of time?
When a union and employer cannot move further toward a settlement in collective bargaining, they have reached a(n):
The federation of unions that includes the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and the Teamsters is called:
What is the primary function of a fact-finder in a labor dispute?
The number of right-to-work states mentioned in the text was:
Union efforts to convince employees to impede or disrupt production by slowing the work pace or refusing overtime are known as:
The law that contains a 'bill of rights' for union members, affirming their right to sue their union and ensuring due process, is the:
In a union election, what is required for the union to win?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a factor contributing to the decline in union membership?
The proposed Employee Free Choice Act would institute what system to replace secret-ballot elections for union recognition?
In the context of negotiating guidelines, what does it mean to 'caucus' with your associates?
What type of third-party intervention is most prevalent in the United States for resolving labor disputes?
What does the text identify as a major factor in the success of the NUMMI joint venture between GM and Toyota?
At NUMMI, the former GM plant's 95 job classifications were reduced to how many?
What is the primary aim of an employer's grievance procedure?
Which of these is NOT a guideline for supervisors to follow in handling a grievance?
The text states that in a recent year, the union win rate in representation elections rose to what percentage?
The first step in the five-step process of a union drive and election is:
What is the typical result of a decertification election?
The process of handling grievances in a unionized company is also known as:
What are the two most common sources of grievances, according to the text?