Construction Management Workforce Management & Labor Relations 2

Question 1

What is a Project Labor Agreement (PLA) in construction?

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A pre-hire collective bargaining agreement that sets labor terms for a specific construction project

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A contract defining project milestones and deliverables

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An OSHA-mandated safety plan for large projects

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An agreement between subcontractors on material pricing

Question 2

What is 'labor burden' in construction cost estimating?

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The additional costs beyond base wages, such as taxes, insurance, and benefits, borne by the employer

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The number of workers required to complete a task

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The physical strain placed on workers by heavy tasks

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Union dues deducted from worker paychecks

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of a manning schedule on a construction project?

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To plan the number and type of workers needed on-site over the project duration

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To assign safety officers to specific areas of the site

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To document hours worked by each employee for payroll

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To schedule mandatory training sessions for the workforce

Question 4

Under a 'right-to-work' law, what is prohibited?

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Requiring union membership or payment of union dues as a condition of employment

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Hiring undocumented workers on construction sites

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Paying workers less than the prevailing wage

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Discriminating against workers based on their trade certification

Question 5

What is the role of a union steward on a construction job site?

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To serve as the on-site representative of the union, handling grievances and ensuring CBA compliance

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To act as the site safety inspector for OSHA compliance

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To manage subcontractor invoices and payment schedules

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To supervise apprentices and journeymen on technical tasks

Question 6

What does a labor productivity analysis help a construction manager determine?

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Whether the actual work output per labor-hour matches the planned output

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The minimum number of safety personnel required by OSHA

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The total payroll taxes owed for the pay period

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Which subcontractors should receive performance bonuses

Question 7

Which act prohibits employers from discriminating against employees based on union activity or organizing efforts?

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National Labor Relations Act (NLRA)

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Davis-Bacon Act

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Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

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Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act)