AIC AIC Workforce Management & Labor Relations

Question 1

Under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), employees in the construction industry have the right to:

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Organize, bargain collectively, and engage in concerted activities

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Waive all union rights if requested by the employer

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Be terminated for union activity at the employer's discretion

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Work only under open-shop conditions

Question 2

A project labor agreement (PLA) in construction typically:

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Establishes pre-hire collective bargaining terms for all contractors on a specific project

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Prohibits all union labor on the project

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Is required only on projects under $1 million

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Applies only to federal projects in right-to-work states

Question 3

The Davis-Bacon Act requires contractors on federal construction projects to pay workers:

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Locally prevailing wages and fringe benefits as determined by the Department of Labor

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The federal minimum wage only

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A flat rate set by the Army Corps of Engineers

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Wages negotiated directly with each worker

Question 4

Which of the following is a key responsibility of a construction superintendent regarding workforce management?

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Coordinating crew scheduling, production targets, and field discipline

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Setting final contract terms with subcontractors

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Approving contractor invoices for payment

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Designing the structural system

Question 5

Craft labor productivity in construction is BEST measured by:

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Actual units of work installed per labor-hour compared to the estimate

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The number of workers on site each day

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Total wages paid compared to the project budget

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The number of overtime hours worked

Question 6

A 'jurisdictional dispute' on a construction project refers to:

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A conflict between two craft unions over which union's workers should perform a specific task

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A disagreement between the owner and the contractor over contract terms

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A dispute about which state's laws govern the contract

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A disagreement between the general contractor and a subcontractor over scope