A Union Has Been Certified to Represent the Production Employees

question 60

Multiple Choice

A union has been certified to represent the production employees of Company A. Which of the following is correct:

• A) The next step in the process is a voluntary recognition agreement.
• B) The employer may choose to bargain with the union.
• C) Individual employees can continue to negotiate with the employer until a collective agreement is signed.
• D) The union is now the exclusive bargaining agent for employees in the bargaining unit.
• E) The employees in the bargaining unit can file an application to decertify the union six months after it was certified.

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Definitions:

Canadian Labour Congress (CLC)

A national trade union center, representing Canadian workers and their interests through collective bargaining and legislative advocacy.

Department of Labour

A government agency responsible for overseeing employment practices, working conditions, and labor relations.

Local Union

A branch or chapter of a larger labor union that represents workers in a specific location or area.

Interest-Based Bargaining

A negotiation strategy where parties collaborate to find mutually beneficial solutions based on their underlying interests, rather than competing over fixed positions.