HRIR 3450 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
QUESTIONS GRADED A+
/. Factors affecting unionization - Answer-Workplace factors are:
compensation, fairness, equity, job security ,
working condition, workload, voice in policy making, inadequate manager, complaint
mechanism , employer policies
External factors: attitude towards unions, economic fac
/.Why employees do not want to join unions - Answer-union dues, conflict, merit, loyalty
to the employer, strikes, political and social activities of the union, belief that unions
protect lazy workers, loss of flexibility,
employer retaliation, job loss, lack of opportunity to unionize
/.There is a 4 fold test to determine if employer ... employee relationship exist - Answer-
1) Control or power to discipline; employee thinks they are employers, an employer has
a desire to exert employment relationship, the party who is paying is not as important as
the points are given in this subheading
2) Ownership of tool
3) Chances to make profit
4) Possibility of loss
/.Employees excluded from unionization - Answer-Managers
Employees engaged in a confidential capacity in labor relation
Occupational exclusions
: farmers, dentists
/.Factors determining the identity of the employer - Answer-1)
The party that is doing the hiring
2)
The party that is making payments
3)
Party that is exerting control
4)
The party that is imposing discipline
5)
The party that has the authority to dismiss the employee
6)
The party that the employee thinks is the employer
7)
The party that is interested in creating an employer .. employee
relationship
, /.How Bargaining Rights are Obtained - Answer-1)
Voluntary recognition
2)
Certification
/.Application of certification requirements - Answer-Union must establish
1)
Trade union status
2)
Application is timely
3)
Appropriate bargaining unit
4)
Adequate employee support
/.Outline of the certification process - Answer-Union files application with labour relation
board
a)
Does the jurisdiction allow for a certification without vote if yes then does union have
support required or the certification if yes then the union is certified
b)
In point a above if the union does not have adequate support or if the jurisdiction needs
representative vote then representation vore is ordered ( which is usually only done if
there is sufficient evidence of support)
Union vote is won then union is certified if the union losses the vote application is
rejected
Certification requirement are different for different
jurisdictions ex Manitoba does not have a need for mandatory certification vote and
certification can be done on the basis of union cards
Alberta on the other hand has mandatory representation voting for certification.
/.employers unfair labour practices at certification - Answer-1)
Interfere with formation, selection, or administration of a trade union or contributing
financially to a union
2)
Refuse to employ on basis of union membership or
otherwise, discriminate on the basis of union membership
3)
Impose a condition in the employment contract saying
an employee can not join a union
4)
Threaten , intimidate or coerce employees from becoming a member of a union
5)
QUESTIONS GRADED A+
/. Factors affecting unionization - Answer-Workplace factors are:
compensation, fairness, equity, job security ,
working condition, workload, voice in policy making, inadequate manager, complaint
mechanism , employer policies
External factors: attitude towards unions, economic fac
/.Why employees do not want to join unions - Answer-union dues, conflict, merit, loyalty
to the employer, strikes, political and social activities of the union, belief that unions
protect lazy workers, loss of flexibility,
employer retaliation, job loss, lack of opportunity to unionize
/.There is a 4 fold test to determine if employer ... employee relationship exist - Answer-
1) Control or power to discipline; employee thinks they are employers, an employer has
a desire to exert employment relationship, the party who is paying is not as important as
the points are given in this subheading
2) Ownership of tool
3) Chances to make profit
4) Possibility of loss
/.Employees excluded from unionization - Answer-Managers
Employees engaged in a confidential capacity in labor relation
Occupational exclusions
: farmers, dentists
/.Factors determining the identity of the employer - Answer-1)
The party that is doing the hiring
2)
The party that is making payments
3)
Party that is exerting control
4)
The party that is imposing discipline
5)
The party that has the authority to dismiss the employee
6)
The party that the employee thinks is the employer
7)
The party that is interested in creating an employer .. employee
relationship
, /.How Bargaining Rights are Obtained - Answer-1)
Voluntary recognition
2)
Certification
/.Application of certification requirements - Answer-Union must establish
1)
Trade union status
2)
Application is timely
3)
Appropriate bargaining unit
4)
Adequate employee support
/.Outline of the certification process - Answer-Union files application with labour relation
board
a)
Does the jurisdiction allow for a certification without vote if yes then does union have
support required or the certification if yes then the union is certified
b)
In point a above if the union does not have adequate support or if the jurisdiction needs
representative vote then representation vore is ordered ( which is usually only done if
there is sufficient evidence of support)
Union vote is won then union is certified if the union losses the vote application is
rejected
Certification requirement are different for different
jurisdictions ex Manitoba does not have a need for mandatory certification vote and
certification can be done on the basis of union cards
Alberta on the other hand has mandatory representation voting for certification.
/.employers unfair labour practices at certification - Answer-1)
Interfere with formation, selection, or administration of a trade union or contributing
financially to a union
2)
Refuse to employ on basis of union membership or
otherwise, discriminate on the basis of union membership
3)
Impose a condition in the employment contract saying
an employee can not join a union
4)
Threaten , intimidate or coerce employees from becoming a member of a union
5)
