CPC Human Resources & Labor Relations Flashcards
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A collective bargaining agreement (CBA) in construction typically covers:
Answer: Wages, working conditions, benefits, and dispute resolution procedures
A CBA is a comprehensive negotiated contract covering wages, fringe benefits, working conditions, grievance procedures, and other terms of employment.
In construction, a 'jurisdictional dispute' refers to a conflict between:
Answer: Two unions claiming the right to perform the same type of work
A jurisdictional dispute occurs when two or more trade unions each claim the right to perform the same work on a construction project.
What is the purpose of a 'hiring hall' in union construction?
Answer: A union-operated system for dispatching workers to jobs using established priority rules
A hiring hall is a union-administered referral system that dispatches available workers to job sites based on established seniority or rotation rules.
Which of the following best describes an 'open shop' construction environment?
Answer: Projects where employment is not conditioned on union membership
An open shop environment allows contractors to hire workers without requiring union membership as a condition of employment.
A construction contractor's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) typically provides workers with:
Answer: Confidential counseling and referral services for personal and work-related problems
EAPs provide confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services to help employees address personal issues that may impact their work performance.
When managing a diverse workforce on a construction project, which approach is most effective for site supervisors?
Answer: Recognize individual differences and adapt leadership style to maximize team performance
Effective construction workforce management requires recognizing and adapting to individual differences in culture, communication, and work style to optimize team performance.
Under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), eligible construction employees are entitled to up to how many weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year for qualifying reasons?
Answer: 12 weeks
The FMLA provides eligible employees at covered employers with up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year for qualifying family and medical reasons.