The Port of Vancouver's Dockside Arbitrator Reduces Wildcat Strikes Because

question 31

Multiple Choice

The port of Vancouver's dockside arbitrator reduces wildcat strikes because

• A)she can bring all shipping activity in the port to a halt until the problem in question is resolved.
• B)she can provide immediate rulings on disputes which in the past would often have led to strikes.
• C)the parties know that any strike would be a disaster for all concerned.
• D)she is usually a relative or close friend of the labour board chair.
• E)she undercuts longshoring workers' legal right to refuse unsafe work.

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Definitions:

Gastrocnemius

A large muscle located in the back part of the lower leg, forming part of the calf and responsible for flexing the foot and bending the knee.

Orbicularis Oculi

A circular muscle around the eye socket that allows for the closing of the eyes.

Gluteus Maximus

The largest and most superficial of the three gluteal muscles, significantly involved in the movement and stability of the hip and thigh.

Posterior Thigh

The posterior thigh refers to the back part of the thigh, encompassing the muscles, nerves, and tissues located behind the femur, primarily involved in the extension and rotation of the leg.