BE_What Do You Know?

A union and management have not been able to agree on the terms of a new labor contract, and arbitration has been called for. What are the implications?

• Management can reject the final decision.

• The final decision cannot be rejected.

• The union can reject the final decision.

• Either side can reject the final decision.

Denisha is a union member who has taken courses in her occupational area, has passed a state licensing exam, and has been working in her field. What will be her next category of union membership?

• Journeyman

• Apprentice

• Master

• Trainee

Which of the following is one of a union’s most effective strategies to pressure management to agree to the union’s demands:

• Injunctions

• Lockouts

• Strikes

• Boycotts

Which of the following workers is most likely to be a member of a craft/trade union:

• A machinist who works for a large manufacturer that produces parts for farm equipment

• A housekeeping manager who works for a luxury hotel chain

• A science teacher who works at a midsize high school in a rural area of the Midwest

• A licensed stockbroker who works for a small financial firm

How do unions benefit businesses?

• Unions sometimes take control of personnel matters such as promotions.

• Unionized companies pay higher wages.

• Unions give employees more bargaining power.

• Unions can help businesses save time by recruiting employees.

You have been hired as a bricklayer for the new mall that is being built in your town. Which of the following types of unions would you be most likely to join:

• Independent

• Federation

• Craft

• Industrial

Ali is a new employee who does not want to join a union. However, he was told he will have to join after his probationary period because his company is a(n) __________ shop.

• agency

• union

• closed

• open

  
  

One of the most important issues that create conflict in union-management negotiations is

• wages.

• education.

• dress code.

• dues.

The highest level of labor union organization is the

• state level.

• national union.

• local union.

• federation.

Which of the following is a court order that management might obtain to keep employees from carrying out certain acts:

• Lockout

• Injunction

• Strike

• Boycott