Question 1

 
Which of the following refers to the process between management and unions or employees to
make decisions in the workplace?
Negotiations

Collective bargaining

Labor relations

Labor organization

Question 2
 
The __________ has jurisdiction over persons when there is a labor dispute affecting commerce
or when there is a controversy involving an employer, employee, or labor organization.
National Labor Relation Action (NLRA)

National Labor Relation Board (NLRB)

labor relations

national labor board

Question 3
 
Which of the following is a written signed document between an employer entity and a labor
organization specifying the terms and conditions of employment for a specified period of time?
Labor contract

Union membership

Labor relations

Collective bargaining agreement

Question 4
 
Which type of union is governed by the Railway Labor Act, which differs somewhat from the
NLRA?
 Industrial and transportation

Craft

Transportation

Industrial

5 points  
Question 5
 
There are many reasons why employees decide to join/form a union. The "bread and butter"
issue for most workers is __________.
job security

wages and benefits

working conditions

flexibility

Question 6
 
Identify and discuss why employees join unions. What do you believe are the major pros and
cons of unions today? If you had a choice, would you recommend union formation within your
organization? Why or why not?

Your response should be at least 400 words in length.

Question 7
 
Discuss the purpose of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) and the National Labor
Relation Board (NLRB). Identify and discuss NLRB jurisdictions and the tests that must be met
before the NLRB is empowered to act.

Your response should be at least 400 words in length.

Question 8
 
Describe the different types of labor unions, how labor relations are related to labor unions, and
their impact within various industries.

Your response should be at least 400 words in length.

Unions have been formed by workers that share responsibilities or are positioned within
similar industries. Carrell & Heavrin state that the original American unions are formed by
skilled craft workers (2013). As each industry changes or requires specific needs to fulfill their
goals, the needs from a union can also differ. There are several types of unions depending on the
type of labor required for each industry. The three main types of unions are craft unions,
industrial unions, and transportation unions. Each type can vastly differ from another, which
allows the individual needs of the unions to be better met.
The first type of union is considered craft unions. These groups are formed by others that
gain membership and organization from those within their specific industry or shared craft.
When those within an industry band together to discuss and resolve commonly shared concerns
or issues that pertain specifically to their crafts, they are provided with an arsenal of sorts. Craft
unions could be used within a variety of crafts or skills, such as bricklayers, electricians, or
carpenters. An industrial union an example of the second type of union. A major difference
between craft and industrial unions is the skill level of the employee. Industrial unions are
composed of workers that are considered either semiskilled or unskilled.