Collective Bargaining Flashcard

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What is the primary aim of collective bargaining?

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To reach a written agreement that legally binds both parties

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Which of the following is a characteristic of centralized bargaining? Options: Negotiations occur at a national level, Negotiations focus on a specific department, Negotiations are informal and unstructured, Negotiations are limited to a single workplace

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Negotiations occur at a national level

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What is an example of decentralized bargaining?

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Department-level negotiations

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Who typically represents employees in collective bargaining?

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Union representatives

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What is the role of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) in the collective bargaining process?

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To provide mediation services

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Which entity may provide resources and guidance during the collective bargaining process?

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National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)

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What is included in the contents of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA)? Options: Employee hobbies, Personal employee data, Company profits

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Wages and compensation

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Which of the following is a mandatory subject in a collective bargaining agreement?
Employee hobbies,
Work hours,
Personal employee data,
Company profits

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Work hours

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Which of the following is a voluntary or permissive subject in union negotiations? Internal Union Matters, Benefits: Including retirement plans, Holidays, Sick Leave, and Vacation Time, No-Strike/No-Lockout

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Internal Union Matters

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What is typically included in the additional common contents of a collective bargaining agreement?

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Benefits: Including retirement plans, healthcare coverage