A Union Becomes the Exclusive Representative of an Appropriate Unit

question 36

Multiple Choice

A union becomes the exclusive representative of an appropriate unit of employees when it has been selected by a majority of votes cast in a representation election under the:

• A)National Labor Relations Act.
• B)Fair Labor Standards Act.
• C)Labor Management Reporting and Disclosure Act.
• D)Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Act.

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Definitions:

Wright Line

A legal test used in labor law to determine if an employer's action against an employee was motivated by anti-union sentiment.

Retaliation

Adverse action taken by an employer against an employee as punishment for engaging in legally protected activity, such as complaining about discrimination or harassment.

Union Activities

Various actions undertaken by labor unions including organizing, bargaining, striking, and other efforts to protect and advance members' interests.

Injunctions

Legal orders issued by a court that direct a party to do or refrain from doing specific acts, often used in labor disputes to halt strikes or picketing.