Collective Bargaining Concepts

This video tutorial introduces collective bargaining, covering its structures, strategies, and skills. It explains the legal framework and rights associated with collective bargaining, which vary by government level and occupational group. The tutorial outlines the bargaining process, highlighting key factors that influence labor and management relationships. It concludes with the three phases of collective bargaining: organizing, bargaining, and contract administration.

What is the primary focus of the course on collective bargaining?

• Structures, strategies, and skills for bargaining

• The history of labor unions

• International labor laws

• Financial management in unions

Which group does not have national labor laws governing collective bargaining?

• Private sector employees

• Federal employees

• State and local government workers

• International workers

What is the main goal of collective bargaining?

• To increase union membership

• To set employment terms and conditions

• To reduce labor costs

• To eliminate unfair labor practices

Which of the following is a legal factor that influences union-management relationships?

• Union membership fees

• Union security provisions

• Company profit margins

• Employee performance reviews

What is typically included in the legal factors that frame bargaining?

• Market trends

• Company policies

• Union security provisions

• Employee benefits

What is a necessary prelude to understanding the bargaining process?

• Reducing work hours

• Identifying legal factors

• Increasing union dues

• Hiring more employees

What is the first phase in the collective bargaining process?

• Resolving disputes

• Negotiating salaries

• Organizing to bargain

• Administering the contract

Which phase involves setting the terms and conditions of employment?

• Organizing to bargain

• Bargaining

• Administering the contract

• Dispute resolution

Which phase of collective bargaining involves implementing the agreed terms?

• Organizing to bargain

• Bargaining

• Dispute resolution

• Administering the contract

Which of the following is not a phase in the collective bargaining process?

• Organizing to bargain

• Employee training

• Administering the contract

• Bargaining