CPHR Labour and Employee Relations 3

Question 1

Which principle requires that in discipline cases, the most recent offense rather than past infractions be the primary basis for the penalty?

Accepted Answer

Progressive discipline

Answer

Progressive discipline escalates penalties for repeated offenses but focuses each disciplinary step on the current infraction while considering the employee's history.

Question 2

A 'zipper clause' in a collective bargaining agreement is designed to:

Accepted Answer

Close off bargaining on issues not addressed in the agreement

Answer

A zipper clause states the agreement is complete and prevents either party from demanding bargaining on matters not addressed during negotiations.

Question 3

Under the duty of fair representation, a union breaches its obligation to a member when it acts in a manner that is:

Accepted Answer

Arbitrary, discriminatory, or in bad faith

Answer

The duty of fair representation requires unions to act without arbitrariness, discrimination, or bad faith when handling member grievances.

Question 4

In the context of a collective agreement, 'past practice' becomes binding as a supplement to the written agreement when it is:

Accepted Answer

Mutual, consistent, and accepted by both parties over time

Answer

Past practice must be mutual, consistent, and long-standing with the knowledge and acceptance of both management and the union to be binding.

Question 5

An employer who bargains with a union that does not represent a majority of employees in the bargaining unit commits which unfair labor practice?

Accepted Answer

Domination of a labor organization

Answer

Bargaining with a minority union or one that lacks majority support constitutes domination or assistance of a labor organization under the NLRA.

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CPHR Labour and Employee Relations 3