#1
Which labor union is affiliated with the AFL-CIO?
United Auto Workers (UAW)
ExplanationThe United Auto Workers (UAW) is affiliated with the AFL-CIO.
#2
Which legislation established the federal minimum wage in the United States?
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
ExplanationThe Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) established the federal minimum wage.
#3
What is the purpose of collective bargaining?
To negotiate wages and working conditions
ExplanationCollective bargaining aims to negotiate on wages and working conditions.
#4
Which of the following is NOT a goal of labor unions?
Maximizing employer profits
ExplanationLabor unions do not aim to maximize employer profits.
#5
Which of the following is a key feature of a union contract?
It establishes employee benefits and compensation
ExplanationEstablishing employee benefits and compensation is a key feature of union contracts.
#6
Which of the following is not a characteristic of a closed shop?
Employers can hire non-union members without any obligation to join the union
ExplanationNon-members can be employed without joining the union.
#7
Who is considered the father of modern labor economics?
John R. Commons
ExplanationJohn R. Commons is credited as the father of modern labor economics.
#8
Which of the following is NOT a type of union security arrangement?
All of the above are types of union security arrangements
ExplanationAll options presented are indeed types of union security arrangements.
#9
What is the term for a situation where an employer hires replacement workers during a strike?
Scabbing
ExplanationHiring replacement workers during a strike is commonly referred to as 'scabbing'.
#10
What is the term for the process of resolving disputes between labor and management outside of the court system?
Mediation
ExplanationResolving disputes outside of court is termed 'mediation'.
#11
What does the term 'right-to-work' mean in the context of labor relations?
Employees have the right to join or not join a union
ExplanationEmployees have the freedom to choose whether to join a union.
#12
What is the primary function of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) in the United States?
To conduct union elections
ExplanationThe NLRB primarily conducts union elections.
#13
What is the purpose of the Wagner Act (National Labor Relations Act)?
To guarantee workers the right to organize and collectively bargain
ExplanationThe Wagner Act guarantees workers the right to organize and bargain collectively.
#14
In labor economics, what is the 'reservation wage'?
The wage below which a worker is not willing to accept a job
ExplanationThe 'reservation wage' is the lowest wage a worker is willing to accept.
#15
Which of the following statements about right-to-work laws is true?
They prohibit employers and unions from entering into contracts that require all workers to join the union.
ExplanationRight-to-work laws prohibit mandatory union membership contracts.