BUSI 101 Week 8_Labour Unions

What has overtaken agriculture as Canada's chief source of income in the last 50 years?

• Technology

• Industry

• Real Estate

• Tourism

As of the text, what position does Canada hold in terms of industrial power worldwide?

• First

• Second

• Fourth

• Third

What fraction of wage and salary earners are members of unions?

• More than a half

• About one fifth

• More than a third

• Less than a quarter

What is the basic subdivision of a union called?

• Union Local

• Union National

• Union Division

• Union Chapter

How are local union executives elected?

• By public vote

• By secret ballot

• By appointment

• By seniority

Who represents the union on the factory floor?

• Factory Manager

• Union Delegate

• Shop Steward

• Union Leader

What is the main job of the local in its dealings with management?

• Conducting training sessions

• Organizing strikes

• Planning social events

• Negotiating a contract

How often are union conventions held?

• Every two years

• Annually or more

• Every six months

• Every five years

What is the role of a conciliator in a labor dispute?

• To represent the union

• To find a basis for settlement

• To represent management

• To make a final decision

What must happen before a local can legally strike?

• Get permission from the government

• Win a public vote

• Receive headquarters' approval for strike funds

• All conciliation efforts must have failed