When an Application Is Made to a Labour Relations Board

question 44

Multiple Choice

When an application is made to a Labour Relations Board:

• A) a settlement officer attempts to resolve the dispute
• B) a hearing is mandatory
• C) the Board has limited remedial authority
• D) a hearing always involves a three-person panel of the Board
• E) a hearing is always conducted by a single member of the Board

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Definitions:

Labor Union

An organized association of workers formed to protect and further their rights and interests regarding wages, benefits, and working conditions.

Negotiations

The process in which two or more parties discuss an issue with the goal of reaching a mutually acceptable agreement.

National Labor Relations Board

An independent US agency that enforces the NLRA by addressing labor disputes and ensuring fair labor practices.

Collective Bargaining Agreement

A legally binding contract negotiated between a union and an employer that outlines wages, hours, and working conditions.