HROB 2200 Notes Questions and Correct Answers Graded A+
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EDPNA
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EDPNA
** Why do employees unionize? - Answer: - Unions are "in the business" of representing workers who at some point became so unhappy with their jobs, they sought out external advocates
- Could be due to; poor supervision, compensation, fairness/equity, job security, work load, employer poli...
,** Why do employees unionize? - Answer: - Unions are "in the business" of representing workers who
at some point became so unhappy with their jobs, they sought out external advocates
- Could be due to; poor supervision, compensation, fairness/equity, job security, work load, employer
policies, & so on
** Why would employees not want to unionize? - Answer: - Union dues
- Political and social activities of unions
- Strikes
- Loyalty to the employer
- Conflict
- Merit
- Perception of union member work habits and attitudes
- Flexibility
- Employee retaliation
- Job loss
- Lack of opportunity to unionize
What are some external factors that affect unionization? - Answer: Economic: During periods of
inflation, employees perceive that unions may protect their real income. In a recession, higher
Attitude: Social media, TV, movies, friends, & family usually portray unions in a negative light
** What are bargaining rights of a union? - Answer: Crucial to labour relations
There are two ways to obtain; voluntary recognition or application to LR board
Essentially is obtaining a certificate that grants the union the right to serve as the exclusive bargaining
agent for employees
** What is the certification of a union? - Answer: A union may obtain right to represent a group of
employees by applying to the LR board
If successful, board will issue a certificate that affirms the union as exclusive bargaining agent
** What is an organizing campaign, union organizer, & organizing committee? - Answer: Campaign:
union's attempt to convince employees that they should become union members
Organizer: a person on the staff of the union who attempts to sign-up enough employees as members
for an application for certification.
Committee: a group of employees who support the union and work with the union organizer.
** Provide a brief overview of the application for certification process. - Answer: Application for
certification:
1. It is a trade union as defined in labour relations legislation
2. The application is timely
, 3. The group of employees specified in the application is an appropriate bargaining unit
4. The union has adequate support of employees in the proposed unit
Briefly discuss appropriateness in regard to the BU - Answer: A union cannot simply apply for a union
group - the group must be deemed appropriate & a union must be necessary
** How should employees conduct themselves during the process? - Answer: Cannot threat,
intimidate, or use coercion
Cannot use unfair labour practices. Must all be in good faith
** What are some unfair labour practices? - Answer: Change terms & conditions of work during
certification process
Discriminate
Impose condition in a contract of employment that restraints employee from joining a union
** What are some remedies for unfair policies? - Answer: Cease & desist
Compensation
Freeze working conditions
New representation vote
Prosecution
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