Collective Bargaining Quiz

What is the primary aim of collective bargaining?

• To reach a written agreement that legally binds both parties

• To increase company profits

• To reduce employee working hours

• To eliminate union representation

Which of the following is a characteristic of centralized bargaining?

• Negotiations occur at a national level

• Negotiations focus on a specific department

• Negotiations are informal and unstructured

• Negotiations are limited to a single workplace

What is an example of decentralized bargaining?

• Department-level negotiations

• Industry-wide negotiations

• National-level negotiations

• International negotiations

Who typically represents employees in collective bargaining?

• Union representatives

• Company executives

• Government officials

• Independent contractors

What is the role of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) in the collective bargaining process?

• To enforce labor laws

• To provide mediation services

• To represent corporate management

• To negotiate wages and compensation

Which entity may provide resources and guidance during the collective bargaining process?

• National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)

• Employee representatives

• Bargaining unit

• Community partners

What is included in the contents of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA)?

• Employee hobbies

• Wages and compensation

• Personal employee data

• Company profits

Which of the following is a mandatory subject in a collective bargaining agreement?

• Employee hobbies

• Work hours

• Personal employee data

• Company profits

Which of the following is a voluntary or permissive subject in union negotiations?

• Internal Union Matters

• Benefits: Including retirement plans

• Holidays, Sick Leave, and Vacation Time

• No-Strike/No-Lockout

What is typically included in the additional common contents of a collective bargaining agreement?

• Internal Union Matters

• Composition of the Employer's Board of Directors

• Benefits: Including retirement plans, healthcare coverage

• Formal Requirements