PHRca California Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining 3

Question 1

The Higher Education Employer-Employee Relations Act (HEERA) covers employees of which institutions?

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University of California and California State University systems

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California's private universities and colleges

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California community college districts

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All postsecondary educational institutions in California

Question 2

In a collective bargaining agreement, a 'management rights' clause is best described as:

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A contract provision specifying areas where management retains exclusive decision-making authority not subject to bargaining

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A provision requiring union approval before management makes any operational decision

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A California statute granting employees the right to co-determine all workplace policies

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A requirement for joint labor-management committees to approve all scheduling changes

Question 3

What is 'pattern bargaining' in California labor relations?

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A strategy where a union uses contract terms negotiated with one employer as a benchmark for negotiations with similar employers

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A process where multiple unions coordinate their contract expiration dates to strengthen bargaining power

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A California statute requiring all public agencies to offer uniform wages within the same county

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A method where competing employers coordinate wage offers to prevent a bidding war

Question 4

Under NLRB procedures applicable to California private sector workers, what is the minimum 'showing of interest' required to file a representation election petition?

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At least 30% of employees must demonstrate interest, typically through signed authorization cards

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10% of employees in the proposed bargaining unit must sign authorization cards

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A simple majority (50% plus one) of employees must sign cards before a petition can be filed

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75% of employees must support the union before an election can be requested

Question 5

Under the NLRA (applicable to California's private sector), an employer who interrogates employees about their union membership or activities is most likely committing:

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An unfair labor practice under Section 8(a)(1) of the NLRA

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A permissible management right protected under Section 9 of the NLRA

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A violation of the California Labor Code Section 200 wage payment rules

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A breach of the existing collective bargaining agreement

Question 6

What is 'interest arbitration' in California labor relations?

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A procedure where a neutral third party imposes terms to resolve a bargaining impasse over what a new contract should contain

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A process where an arbitrator resolves employee grievances over violations of an existing contract

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An arbitration method used exclusively for individual employee discrimination claims

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A hearing where PERB adjudicates unfair labor practice charges

Question 7

Under California's Meyers-Milias-Brown Act (MMBA), the 'meet and confer' obligation primarily requires local public agencies to:

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Bargain in good faith with recognized employee organizations over wages, hours, and working conditions

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Physically meet with union representatives in a government-approved facility only

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Hold annual all-employee town halls with union leadership present

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Submit all contract proposals to the California Department of Industrial Relations for approval