Chapter 26: Strikes, Lockouts, and Labor Relations

Labor relations include the employee/ employer relations dealing with matters pertaining to which of the following activities:

• Strike parameters

• Lock out regulations

• Collective bargaining and associated activities

• None of the above

T he role of the protection officer has an influence on the labor relations climate at any given company. Which of the following activities does the protection officer influence:

• Wildcat strikes

• Lawful strikes

• Lockouts

• All of the above

Which of the following is a legal move by management to put pressure on the unions:

• Lockout

• Legal strikes

• Locked gate process

• A and C only

A wildcat strike is a legal strike.

• True

• False

Work stoppages as a result of labor relations difficulties will arise when union officials order production limitations.

• True

• False

The protection officer should be aware of the types of discipline available to his employer because:

• The protection officer may hand out discipline

• The protection officer will be disciplined if he doesn’t know the types of discipline

• Discipline is an effective deterrent

• The protection officer should know what is going on

Which of the following is not illegal during a legal strike?

• Picketing of residences

• Obstructing highways

• Carrying placards

• Picketing within the premises

An incident of theft whereby an employee is discharged can become an issue in:

• Civil court

• Criminal court

• An arbitration hearing

• All of the above

The strike plan is designed and updated to eliminate problems that occur during a strike and provide guidelines for security and management.

• True

• False

When stopped at a picket line in your vehicle, you should:

• Cross the picket line on foot

• Roll down the window and demand that you be let through

• Remain in the vehicle and proceed with caution

• Unlock the windows and doors