In Teamsters Local Union No

question 236

Multiple Choice

In Teamsters Local Union No. 523 v. National Labor Relations Board, where a sales representative complained of unfair labor practices after he was demoted by the union when his employer consolidated its distribution so that the union would represent all distribution workers, rather than only some, the U.S. Court of Appeals held that:

• A) the employee was behind in his agency fee payments, so he had no claim to keeping his position
• B) the employee should have to join the union or pay agency fees if he wanted to keep his seniority position
• C) the union and employer were discriminating against the employee in a way that encouraged union participation
• D) the union and employer were not discriminating against the employee in a way that encouraged union participation
• E) the union and employer were discriminating against the employee, but not in a way that encouraged union participation

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Definitions:

Spigot Bearing

A bearing located at the rear of the crankshaft, providing support for the input shaft of the transmission.

Differential Carrier Assembly

The housing that holds the differential gears, pinion bearings, and other components, acting as the main support structure within the differential of a vehicle.

Crown Gear

A circular gear with cogs or teeth set at right angles to its plane, often used in differential drives.

Lube Level

The specific quantity of lubrication fluid required for efficient operation and protection of machinery or vehicle components against friction and overheating.