Quiz on Unions in Canada

What do unions negotiate besides higher salaries?

• Working conditions and pensions

• Only working conditions

• Only pensions

• Only benefits

What is the philosophy of "Equal Pay for Equal Work"?

• If two people are doing the same job under different conditions, they should be paid the same

• If two people are doing different jobs under the same conditions, they should be paid the same

• If two people are doing the same job under the same conditions, they should be paid the same

• If two people are doing the same job for different lengths of time, they should be paid the same

Which of the following groups can be members of a union?

• Teachers and Secretaries in schools

• Professional Athletes and Singers/Performers

• Factory Workers and Carpenters

• All of the above

What is a collective agreement?

• A method of settling disputes through arbitration.

• A contract between one or more unions and employers covering various employment aspects.

• A designation by a labor relations board.

• A provision in a collective agreement requiring union membership.

Who does the term "blue collar workers" refer to?

• Office and professional personnel.

• Workers in the bargaining unit.

• Production and maintenance workers.

• Members of the Canadian Labour Congress.

What is collective bargaining?

• A method of settling disputes through arbitration.

• A labor relations board's official designation.

• The process of determining wages, hours, and other conditions of employment through direct negotiations.

• A provision requiring all employees to be union members.

What does C.O.L.A. stand for?

• Cost of Living Adjustment

• Cost of Labor Agreement

• Collective Organizational Labor Association

• Consumer Oriented Legal Advice

What are fringe benefits?

• Additional pay for overtime work

• Non-wage benefits such as paid vacation, pensions, and health insurance

• Penalties paid by employers for violating labor laws

• Bonuses given to employees for exceptional performance

What is a "Local (union)"?

• A union that operates at the international level.

• A union that is part of a larger federation but does not have its own constitution.

• The basic unit of union organization, usually divided into a number of locals for the purpose of local administration.

• A group of workers who are not affiliated with any union.

What does "Seniority" refer to in a workplace context?

• The age of an employee.

• The level of education an employee has attained.

• The employee's status relative to other employees, often affecting lay-off, promotion, recall, transfer, and vacations.

• The salary grade of an employee.