BE 6.02 Labor Union Quiz

A manufacturer might require all its employees to wear hard hats and protective eyewear when walking through the facility's warehouse and factory to

• protect the employees' rights to work under safe conditions

• prevent outsiders from entering the premises

One of the most important issues that create conflict in labor-management negotiations is

• dress code

• wages

A disadvantage to workers of having a union represent them is that they

• have to pay union dues

• must abide by safety rules

Union and management officials are meeting next week to determine the terms and conditions that will be provided to employees. This process is known as

• striking

• collective bargaining

The degree of unionization in the United States varies based on a business's

• type of industry and geographical location

• geographical location and use of pressure strategies

Why are unions a powerful force in business?

• They organize workers into a single bargaining unit and increase their bargaining power

• They encourage non-striking employees to work for striking employees

Which of the following is an advantage to workers of having a union represent them?

• Payment of union dues

• Fair treatment of employees

How do unions benefit businesses?

• Unions can help businesses save time by recruiting employees

• Unions give employees more bargaining power

Which aspect of collective bargaining signals the successful end of negotiations?

• Management and union leaders have reached a tentative agreement.

• Management and union leaders have met to present their demands.

The process by which wages, hours, rules, and working conditions are negotiated and agreed upon by a union with an employer for all the employees it represents.

• Collective bargaining

• Benefits