Under What Circumstances Can a Labour Board Certify a Union

question 5

Multiple Choice

Under what circumstances can a labour board certify a union without an employee vote?

• A) if a firm has been found guilty of an unfair labour practice which hindered the vote
• B) if 40% of employees signed a union card
• C) if there is no application for certification
• D) if a community of interest exists

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Definitions:

Variable Cost

Charges that adjust according to the volume of goods produced or services provided.

Output

The total quantity of goods or services produced by a firm or industry during a specific period.

Labor

Describes the use of human physical and mental capabilities in creating products and services.

Average-Variable-Cost Curve

The average-variable-cost curve graphs the unit variable cost against the level of output, typically showing a U-shaped curve due to economies and diseconomies of scale.