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UNIT 3 IDRL 215 EXAM PREPQUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
cWhat are the key steps in an organizing campaign? - 1) Employees form a new union/join an existing
one/union makes first contact with workers
2) Information meeting is held to assess level of support and likelihood of certification
3) Organizing committee is formed
4) When sufficient support is reached, an application for certification is submitted
5) Labor board assesses the application and makes a decision
What does a certification application consist of? - The proposed bargaining unit, signatures of those
intending to join the union and identification of employer and union
What are the potential outcomes from the decision a labor board may make regarding certification
applications? - Grant auto-certification (if applicable), order a vote in the workplace, suggest alterations
to the bargaining unit or deny the application.
What factors are most important in determining the success of an organizing drive? - - Unions rank + file
strategies: Personal contact with members, group meetings, presence of workers representatives on
organizing committee
- Demographics: Higher percentage of female and minorities will increase chance of success
-Situational workplace factors
Campaign: Unions must identify issues most important to workers and show workers how they plan on
addressing/solving these issues
-Level of employee involvement/control in the organizing campaign. More involvement = higher
probability of success
- Employers response (Training managers to deal with the organizing campaign and limiting union
contact with workers both reduce success)
What are the legal steps required to achieve certification? - 1) Sufficient support from workers
(signatures)
, 2) Description of the bargaining unit (job titles that will and will not be included in the unit)
3) Employer information and Union information is provided (If it is a new union, the board will review
the unions constitution and meeting minutes)
4) Voluntary recognition, allowed in some jurisdictions (Employer accepts union w/o representational
support) or
5) Board determines support % and a vote may be required (depending on jurisdiction), vote must result
in 50+1% to be successful
6) If approved, board issues certification order which makes the union the bargaining agent for the unit
and compels both parties to begin bargaining
What is an "unfair labour practice" and what are some examples? - An activity committed by unions or
employers that is prohibited by the applicable labor code. When union or employer actions influence
potential union members to act differently than they would have otherwise. Large concern during
organizing campaigns as voting can be influenced.
ex) Firing employees that support the union or the union conducting organizing activities in prohibited
times at prohibited locations (during work hours at work site)
What are some of the tactics employers employ to thwart union organizing drives? - Train managers to
deal with campaigns, limit unions communication w/ employees, Hire consultant to counter campaign,
hold workplace assemblies (all workers), Anti Union leafleting, hinting at better wages without actually
saying it directly, carefully hiring people that seem to be anti-union, divide/conquer workers (over issues
such as race, gender)
What are the biggest challenges workers face when they wish to organize a union? - Employer
retaliation, finding time/place to meet with the union, unfair labor practices, legislation, economy, socio-
economic views may divide workers on union views, certification process (gives employers enough time
to try and persuade workers)
How might certification steps serve as a barrier to workers achieving collective representation? - This
process is time consuming and creates a barrier given that it gives the employer enough time to try and
persuade workers to vote against unionization. Some employers will commit ULP despite the restrictions.
Why are ULPs most common during the certification process? - This is when employers are most
desperate to put an end to the threat of unionization and this is their last chance to persuade workers to
vote a certain way. Some employers will commit unfair labour practices and believe that the
repercussions of those actions are worth it if it means unionization is unsuccessful.
What is your opinion of union busters? Why do you think they are growing in popularity among
employers? - This give an unfair advantage to employers that already hold more power and influence in
the employment relationship that the employees do. Employers can hire additional resources that
outnumber workers resources.
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