Lesson 13

Question 1

An officially recognized association of employees practicing a similar trade or employed in the same company or industry who have joined together to present a united front and collective voice in dealing with management

Answer 1

Labour Union

Question 2

The ongoing interactions between labour unions and management in organizations

Answer 2

labour management relations

Question 3

A formal agreement between an employer and the union representing a group of employees regarding tens and conditions of employment

Answer 3

collective bargaining agreement

Question 4

Negotiations between a union and an employer to arrive at a mutually acceptable collective agreement

Answer 4

collective bargaining

Question 5

The group of employees in a firm, plant or industry that has been recognized by an employer or certified by a labour relations board as appropriate for collective bargaining purposes

Answer 5

bargaining unit

Question 6

The activities of labour unions focusing on economic and welfare issues, including pay and benefits, job security and working conditions

Answer 6

business unionism

Question 7

traditionally, a labour organization representing workers practicing the same craft or trade such as carpentry or plumbing

Answer 7

craft union

Question 8

A labour organization representing all workers eligible for union membership sin a particular company or industry including skilled tradespeople

Answer 8

industrial union

Question 9

a group of unionized employees in a particularly location

Answer 9

local

Question 10

a union member elected by workers in a particular department of area of a firm to act as their union rep

Answer 10

union steward

Question 11

A card signed by an employee that indicates his or her willingness to have the union act as their rep for purpose of collective bargaining

Answer 11

authorization card

Question 12

the procedure where a labour union obtains a certificate from the relevant LRB declaring that the union is the exclusive bargaining agent for a defined group of employees in a bargaining unit that the lRB considers appropriate for collective bargaining purpose

Answer 12

certification

Question 13

a vote conducted by the LRB in which employees in the bargaining unit indicate by secret ballot, whether or not they want to be represented, or continue to be represented, by a labour union

Answer 13

representation vote

Question 14

The process whereby a union is legally deprived of tis official recognition as the exclusive bargaining agent for a group of employees

Answer 14

decertification

Question 15

the area defined by the bargaining limits of each side, in which compromise is possible, as is the attainment of a settlement satisfactory to both parties

Answer 15

bargaining zone

Question 16

a win-lose negotiations strategy where one party gains at the expense of the other

Answer 16

distributive bargaining g

Question 17

a negotiation strategy in which the possibility of win win, lose win, win lose, and lose lose outcomes is recognized, and there is acknowledgment that achieving a win win will depend on mutual trust and problem solvinbq

Answer 17

integrative bargaining

Question 18

a win win negotiating approach based on training in the fundamentals of effective problem solving and conflict resolution, in which he interests of all stakeholders are taken into account

Answer 18

mutual gains bargaining

Question 19

A summary of the terms and conditions agreed to by the parties that is submitted to the constituent groups for final approval

Answer 19

memorandum of settlement

Question 20

formal approval by secret ballot vote of the bargaining unit members of the agreement negotiated between union and management

Answer 20

ratification

Question 21

the often mandatory use of a neutral third party who has no direct input on the negotiation process to help an organization and the union representing a group of its employees communicate more effectively with the aim of coming to a mutually satisfactory collective agreement

Answer 21

conciliation

Question 22

the often voluntary use of a neutral third party who has direct input on the negotiation process to help an organization and the union representing its employees to reach a mutually satisfactory collective agreement

Answer 22

mediation

Question 23

the temporary refusal by bargaining unit members to continue working for the employer

Answer 23

strike

Question 24

legally required in some jurisdictions, it is a vote seeking authorization from bargaining unit members to strike if necessary

Answer 24

strike vote

Question 25

stationing groups of striking employees at entrances and exits of the truck operation to publicize the issues in dispute and discourage people from entering or leaving

Answer 25

picketting

Question 26

an organized refusal of bargaining unit members and supporters to buy the product or use the services of the organization who’s employees are on strike

Answer 26

boycott

Question 27

the temporary refusal of a company to continue providing work for bargaining unit employees involved in a labour dispute, which may result in closure of the establishment

Answer 27

lockout

Question 28

a spontaneous walkout, not officially sanctioned by the union leadership, which my be legal or illegal, depending on the timing

Answer 28

wildcat strike

Question 29

the use of an outside third party to investigate a dispute between an employer and union and impose a settlement

Answer 29

arbitration

Question 30

the imposition of the final terms of a collective agreement

Answer 30

interest arbitration

Question 31

a dispute between an organization and the union predestining its employees over the terms of a collective agreement

Answer 31

interest dispute

Question 32

the contract provisions protect the interest of the labour union, dealing with issues of membership requirements and often the payment of union dues

Answer 32

union security clause

Question 33

a disagreement between an organization and the union representing its employees regrearding the interpretation or apportion of one or more clauses in the current CA

Answer 33

Rights dispute

Question 34

the process involved in the settlement of a rights dispute

Answer 34

rights arbitration

Question 35

a written allegation of a contract violation, filed by an individual bargaining unit member, the union or management

Answer 35

grievance