PHRca California Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining 2

Question 1

The Ralph C. Dills Act governs collective bargaining for which group of California workers?

Accepted Answer

California state civil service employees

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University of California employees

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California State University employees

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City and county government employees

Question 2

Which board has exclusive jurisdiction over labor relations matters involving agricultural employees in California?

Accepted Answer

Agricultural Labor Relations Board (ALRB)

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National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)

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Public Employment Relations Board (PERB)

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California Labor Commissioner

Question 3

What is 'card check' recognition in the context of union organizing?

Accepted Answer

A procedure where an employer voluntarily recognizes a union based on signed authorization cards showing majority employee support

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A process where employees use ID badges to vote in a secret ballot NLRB election

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A mandatory annual audit of union membership card records

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A background check process conducted on union organizers before an election

Question 4

Under California law, which statement MOST accurately describes public sector strikes?

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Most California public sector employees have a limited right to strike, but certain groups such as police and firefighters are prohibited from striking

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All California public sector strikes are legal and protected without exception

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All California public sector strikes are prohibited under state law

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Only University of California employees may legally strike in California

Question 5

In California collective bargaining, 'impasse' occurs when:

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Good faith negotiations have been exhausted and the parties are deadlocked with no progress

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Both parties have agreed to all terms of a new contract

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A union files an unfair labor practice charge against the employer

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Management unilaterally changes wages without bargaining

Question 6

Which of the following is a MANDATORY subject of bargaining under California public sector labor law?

Accepted Answer

Wages, hours, and terms and conditions of employment

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Location of the employer's administrative headquarters

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The employer's overall business strategy and mission

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Selection of the employer's outside legal counsel

Question 7

California's Public Employment Relations Board (PERB) was established in which year?

Accepted Answer

1975

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1959

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1968

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1983