Collective Bargaining

What is not part of the definition of Collective Bargaining? 

• The mutual obligation of the employer and the representative of the employees to meet at reasonable times and confer in good faith with respect to wages, hours, and terms and conditions of employment
• The negotiation of an agreement, or any question arising thereunder
• The execution of a written contract incorporating any agreement reached if requested by either party, but such obligation does not compel either party to agree to a proposal or require the making of a concession.
• Dealing with employees concerning grievances, labor disputes, wages, rates of pay, hours of employment, or conditions of work

Collective Bargaining is also referred to as...

• Collective Negotiating
• Collective Agreements
• Win-Win Bargaining
• Good Faith Bargaining

What is one rule of Good Faith Bargaining? 

• Go into the negotiation with the mindset that you will not be easily persuaded. 
• Try to win your side of the argument, you are not willing to compromise. 
• Be willing to discuss freely and fully your respective claims and demands; when such claims are opposed, be prepared to justify your claims with reason

The process by which unions and management negotiate the provisions of a new contract, including benefits and pay is referred to by what term?

• Union Organizer
• Arbitration
• Collective Bargaining 
• Collective Agreement

What was created with the idea that there's strength in numbers?

• Unions

• Associations

• Clubs

• Coalitions

When determining the composition of the negotiating team, what is one factor that should be taken into account? 

• Salary of Individual
• Temperament of Individual
• Political View Point of Individual
• Level of Education of Individual

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an effective negotiator?

• Patient

• Cool

• Don't listen well

• Physically fit

Union bargaining strength includes all of the following, EXCEPT

• Recognized by the employer

• Adequate financial strength

• Ethical objectives

• Members are united

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of recognized union?

• The union can represent individual members who have a grievance or complaint

• The union can negotiate for better terms and conditions on behalf of all workers in the workers in the workplace who are eligible to be members of the union, whether or not they are members of the union

• The economic situation and the level of unemployment in the industry and the country would influence a union negotiations.

• To make the bargaining process legal and considerable by the employers.

Terms commonly found in collective agreement are as follows, EXCEPT

• Right to transfer

• Salary scales

• Bonus payment

• Holidays