Strikes, Unions, Collective Bargaining

Question 1

A process by which workers and management work with a third party mediator to resolve contract disputes.

Answer 1

Arbitration

Question 2

The process by which unions and management negotiate the provisions of a new contract, including benefits and pay.

Answer 2

Collective Bargaining

Question 3

The end result of collective bargaining, delineating worker benefits and management’s responsibilities.

Answer 3

Collective Agreement

Question 4

The regular payments due by union workers to a union.

Answer 4

Dues

Question 5

A line created by striking employees outside their place of employment.

Answer 5

Picket line

Question 6

A pejorative term used to refer to union and nonunion employees who cross the picket line and report to work.

Answer 6

Scab

Question 7

An action in which unionized workers leave their jobs and refuse to work until certain demands are met by management.

Answer 7

Strike

Question 8

An organized group of workers who bargain collectively with management in an attempt to get their demands met.

Answer 8

Union

Question 9

An individual who helps employees organize a union at their place or fork.

Answer 9

Union Organizer