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Test Bank for Labour Relations in Canada 6e 6th Edition by Larry Suffield, Gary L. Gannon. Full Chapters test bank are included - Chapter 1 to 11 Chapter 1 Union Objectives, Processes, and Structure Chapter 2 Labour Relations in Canada Chapter 3 The External Environment Chapter 4 Organization...

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Labour Relations in Canada, Sixth Edition Chapter 1
Union Objectives, Processes,
and Structure


CHAPTER 1
Unions Objectives, Processes, and Structure

True/False

1. Unionization is based on the principle that employees may have little or no individual power
when dealing with their employer.

Answer: True
Difficulty: Easy
Skill: Application of Knowledge
LO 1.1 Outline the objectives of unions.

2. A union has the primary objective of improving the employee compensation and working
conditions.

Answer: True
Difficulty: Easy
Skill: Application of Knowledge
LO 4.1 Outline the objectives of unions.

3. On average, unions do not pursue economic and social change.
Answer: False
Difficulty: Easy
Skill: Application of Knowledge
LO 1.1 Outline the objectives of unions.

4. Union density is the percentage of non-agricultural workers who are union members.

Answer: True
Difficulty: Easy
Skill: Application of Knowledge
LO 1.1 Outline the objectives of unions.

5. Employees are required to become union members.
Answer: False
Difficulty: Easy
Skill: Application of Knowledge
LO 1.2 Describe union membership.

6. Union coverage is the percentage of employees covered by a collective agreement, including
those who do not become union members.
Answer: True
Difficulty: Easy
Skill: Application of Knowledge

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, Labour Relations in Canada, Sixth Edition Chapter 1
Union Objectives, Processes,
and Structure


LO 1.1 Outline the objectives of unions.

7. The organization of part-time employees continues to be relatively easy for unions.

Answer: False
Difficulty: Easy
Skill: Application of Knowledge
LO 1.2 Describe union membership.

8. There has not been a decline in the unionization rate for young men .

Answer: False
Difficulty: Easy
Skill: Application of Knowledge
LO 1.2 Describe union membership.

9. Union members may have higher levels of education than is commonly perceived.

Answer: True
Difficulty: Easy
Skill: Application of Knowledge
LO 1.2 Describe union membership.

10. 31 percent of union members have a post-secondary certificate or diploma, while 30 percent
have a university degree.

Answer: True
Difficulty: Easy
Skill: Application of Knowledge
LO 1.2 Describe union membership.


11. Craft unions organize members of a trade or occupation.

Answer: True
Difficulty: Easy
Skill: Application of Knowledge
LO 1.3 Explain the types of unions.




143

,Labour Relations in Canada, Sixth Edition Chapter 1
Union Objectives, Processes,
and Structure


12. Industrial unions organize employees in different occupations in an organization.

Answer: True
Difficulty: Easy
Skill: Application of Knowledge
LO 1.3 Explain the types of unions.

13. It is not possible that several unions could organize workers in the same industry.

Answer: False
Difficulty: Easy
Skill: Application of Knowledge
LO 1.3 Explain the types of unions.

14. Unions do not support non-economic issues such as health and safety, work hours and job
security.

Answer False
Difficulty: Easy
Skill: Application of Knowledge
LO 1.4 Outline the objectives and processes of unions.

15. Some of the improvements in working terms that unions are able to achieve are not often
adopted in the non-union sector.
Answer False
Difficulty: Easy
Skill: Application of Knowledge
LO 1.1 Outline the strategic goals of unions.

16. Union political activity could involve working to elect a government that will pass legislation
that could help a union negotiate more favourable terms of employment.

Answer: True
Difficulty: Easy
Skill: Application of Knowledge
LO 1.1 Outline the strategic goals of unions.

17. A union cannot protect freedom of speech through the collective agreement and the
grievance process.

Answer: False
Difficulty: Easy
Skill: Application of Knowledge
LO 4.1 Outline the strategic goals of unions


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, Labour Relations in Canada, Sixth Edition Chapter 1
Union Objectives, Processes,
and Structure


18. Unions should be considered a business partner seeking to organize and represent employees
regarding their terms and conditions of employment with an employer.

Answer: True
Difficulty: Easy
Skill: Application of Knowledge
LO 1.1 Outline the strategic goals of unions.


19. A union local is an administrative unit of a national or international union organization.
Answer: True
Difficulty: Easy
Skill: Application of Knowledge
LO 1.4 Outline the objectives and processes of unions.


20. A local can have its own bylaws and constitution. Answer: True
Difficulty: Easy
Skill: Application of Knowledge
LO 1.4 Outline the objectives and processes of unions.




Multiple Choice

1. Union objectives include which of the following?
a. improving terms and conditions of employers
b. protecting employers against arbitrary employee actions
c. providing a process for conflict resolution and employee input
d. pursuing demographic changes

Answer: c
Difficulty: Moderate
Skill: Application of Knowledge
LO 1.1 Outline the strategic goals of unions.




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