A Union Is Said to Have Failed to Discharge Its

question 39

Multiple Choice

A union is said to have failed to discharge its duty of fair representation when:

• A) its outcome is not approved by the management of a company.
• B) its agreement with an employer is wholly irrational or arbitrary.
• C) it refuses to bargain with an employer.
• D) it collects dues from its union members.

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Definitions:

Continuous Improvement

An ongoing effort to improve products, services, or processes through incremental and breakthrough improvements.

Quality Circles

Small groups of employees who voluntarily meet on a regular basis to identify, analyze, and solve work-related problems, typically focusing on quality improvement.

NLRA

Refers to the National Labor Relations Act of 1935, U.S. legislation that protects the rights of employees and employers, to encourage collective bargaining, and to curtail certain private sector labor and management practices.

Labor-Management Committees

Groups formed by representatives from both labor unions and management teams to discuss and address workplace issues, improve relations, and enhance productivity collaboratively.