With Respect to Challenging an Employer's Decision to Terminate an Employment

question 21

Multiple Choice

With respect to challenging an employer's decision to terminate an employment relationship with a unionized employee,which of the following is a distinguishing characteristic of the collective agreement?

• A) The matter will immediately be referred to a binding arbitration process.
• B) The employee is entitled to a remedy somewhere between dismissal and reinstatement.
• C) The employee is limited to proceeding through the grievance process.
• D) The matter is referred to a court if arbitration fails to resolve the grievance.

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Definitions:

Presenting Bad-News Messages

The process of delivering unfavorable or negative news in a manner that attempts to minimize damage or maintain relationships.

Misleading the Reader

Presenting information in a way that could cause the reader to have a false understanding or impression.

Cushion the Negative Point

A communication technique involving the softening of potentially negative or unfavorable information to minimize its impact on the audience.

Closing Statement

The final comment or conclusion at the end of a document, presentation, or discussion aimed at summarizing the main points and leaving a lasting impression.