Labor Test 1

Question 1

3 phases in labor relations process

Answer 1

1) recognition of rights and responsibilities
2) negotiation of the labor agreement
3) administration of the labor agreement

Question 2

Labor Relations

Answer 2

An interdisciplinary study of the ‘web of rules’ that govern the employment relationship

Question 3

2 types of labor relations rules

Answer 3

1) compensation rules (pay/benefits)

2) Rights & responsibilities (including procedures for promotions, layoffs, grievances, etc.)

Question 4

Review “Elements in Labor Relations Process” slide

Answer 4

Chapter 1, slide 9

Question 5

3 basic assumptions underlying US Labor Relations

Answer 5

1) the adoption and support of a free enterprise (capitalist) system creates an inherent conflict of interest between employers and employees
2) employees in a free and democratic society have a right to independently pursue their employment interests using lawful means
3) collective bargaining provides a process for meaningful employee participation to determine work rules

Question 6

Knights of Labor (KOL) and International Workers of the World (IWW)

Answer 6

Radical, communist pre-WWII unions. Wanted to drastically change the entire system of capitalism

Question 7

American Federation of Labor (AFL) - pre-WWII

Answer 7

President: Sam Gompers
Pure and Simple Unionism-didn’t want to revolutionize anything; just wanted their piece of the pie
Represented skilled (craft) workers-shoemakers, house builders, etc. = bargaining power

Question 8

6 Factors Leading to National Labor Legislation (NLRA) in 1935

Answer 8

1) Industrialization = movement from craft work to mass production
2) low-skilled jobs/ immigrant labor = didn’t need the craft/skilled workers as much. Required level was lowered – less bargaining power in skills
3) Rise of the CIO
4) Economic Depression – 30% unemployment.
5) Change in philosophy from Depression - lead to New Deal
6) F.D.R.’s “New Deal”

Question 9

paternalism

Answer 9

saw co. as father figure, taking care of employees. Still didn’t like unions, but started thinking about taking care of work “family

Question 10

closed shop

Answer 10

illegal as of 1947 (Taft-Hartley amendment); can only take application from union members for job at organization

Question 11

union shop

Answer 11

in unionized organization, have to join union and pay dues within 30 days of being hired

Question 12

agency shop

Answer 12

don’t have to join union, but still have to pay dues to union after being hired (still receiving benefits even if you aren’t part of the union)

Question 13

open shop

Answer 13

not required to join union or pay dues

Question 14

right-to-work

Answer 14

don’t have to join or pay dues, AND union shop and agency shop are illegal