Quiz on Dealing with Organized Labor

What is a labor union?

• A group of individuals working together for shared job-related goals

• A government organization that regulates labor laws

• A type of business that provides jobs

• A non-profit organization for community service

What does labor relations refer to?

• The hiring process of new employees

• The process of dealing with employees represented by a union

• The relationship between management and shareholders

• The negotiation of contracts between businesses

What percentage of U.S. workers belonged to a labor union in 2007?

• 12.1%

• 20.1%

• 10.31%

• 15%

What trend occurred in union membership from 1983 to 2007?

• It remained constant

• It increased significantly

• It fluctuated wildly

• It declined steadily

What was a major factor for the slight increase in union membership during 2008-2011?

• Higher wages

• Increased job security

• More job opportunities

• Fears about unemployment and wage cuts

Which union is mentioned as one of the largest in the United States?

• American Federation of Labor

• Teamsters

• National Education Association

• United Auto Workers

What is collective bargaining?

• The process of negotiating conditions of employment

• The act of forming a union

• The process of hiring new employees

• The method of firing employees

What is the bargaining zone?

• The zone where strikes occur

• The location of union offices

• The area where unions meet

• The range within which an agreement can be reached

What happens if there is no bargaining zone?

• The union disbands

• An impasse occurs

• Negotiations continue indefinitely

• An agreement is reached

What is a common tactic used by unions during negotiations?

(a)