Aviation Labor Relations Practice Exam

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• The goal of labor unions primarily includes:
• What is the significance of “good faith” in labor negotiations?
• What is the purpose of a "lump-sum payment" in negotiations?
• What is a key role of labor unions in aviation?
• What is the significance of Section 2 of the Railway Labor Act?
• In what year did the Airline Deregulation Act (ADA) pass?
• What term describes the process involving union certification elections and the development of a new agreement?
• What is the relationship between the FAA and labor relations?
• What type of laws make union shops and maintenance of union membership illegal?
• What was the primary objective of the CHAOS strike strategy?
• In what year was the bar against closed shops in the Railway Labor Act lifted?
• Which three components are part of the New Deal?
• In labor relations, what does the term "collective bargaining" refer to?
• What act governs labor-management relations in the general aviation industry?
• What revenue range is associated with national airlines?
• Which Supreme Court case granted states the right to regulate private businesses providing essential public services?
• What is one effect of right-to-work laws on unions?
• What does "recognitional picketing" aim to achieve?
• What was the duration of the strike against the Carnegie Steel company in 1892?
• What term describes actions prohibited by section 8 of the Taft-Hartley Act?
• Under which act are closed shops legal?
• What resulted from the Haymarket Affair of 1886?
• Until what year was oppressive child labor legal in the United States?
• Which of the following is often a subject of dispute in labor relations?
• What does “management’s prerogative” refer to?
• What is typically included in collective bargaining agreements?
• During labor disputes, picketing is typically used for what purpose?
• Which dispute primarily deals with grievances regarding labor agreements?
• Which group is exempt from the mandatory retirement protections under the Age Discrimination Employment Act?
• What is the primary function of the National Mediation Board (NMB)?
• In a union shop, what is the timeframe for newly hired employees to join the union?
• During negotiations, what is one potential outcome of failing to bargain in good faith?
• Which federal agency oversees the collective bargaining process in the federal sector?
• Who can be guilty of unfair labor practices?
• What is the purpose of the “cooling-off period”?
• What did the AFL consider to be its ultimate weapon for achieving its goals?
• What act, signed into law in 1926, established the regulatory framework for the Railway industry?
• Which legislation affects more individuals than the NLRA?
• What is a craft unit in labor relations?
• What is "unit clarification" related to in labor relations?
• What does the term "labor relations" primarily focus on?
• Which legislation primarily allows employees to organize and bargain collectively?
• The term "scab" refers to which type of individual?
• In what context is collective bargaining most typically utilized?
• Define agency shop.
• Who primarily comprises the members of a labor union?
• Which act is recognized as the first pro-labor law outside of the railroad industry in the United States?
• How many union members and sympathizers fought against law men and company men in the battle of Blair Mountain?
• Is there a correlation between U.S. immigration policy and the bargaining power of American workers?
• What is the role of a union steward?
• What is a labor-management committee?
• What was the main purpose of the NLRA?
• How can international labor standards impact U.S. aviation labor relations?
• What is “union recognition”?
• What distinguishes mediation from arbitration?
• What significant change did the Taft-Hartley Act implement regarding closed shops?
• How does the RLA differ from the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA)?
• How does the grievance arbitration process work?
• What are secondary boycotts?
• What is the term for a strike, lockout, or any legal maneuvering designed to promote agreement with an opposing party?
• What is the role of a mediator in labor disputes?
• Which dispute is associated with negotiations about existing labor agreement terms?
• Why is communication essential during labor negotiations?
• What is collective bargaining?
• Which historical initiative was aimed at rebuilding the nation’s economy after the Great Depression?
• What does “interest arbitration” involve?
• What is one of the provisions of the Taft-Hartley Act regarding labor disputes?
• What is the longest federal collective bargaining legislation in the nation?
• Which of the following is considered a collective bargaining outcome?
• What must an employer do during a strike?
• Which event was marked by protests that resulted in police officer deaths in 1886?
• Is a craft unit the same as a craft union?
• Which airline's employees utilized the CHAOS strategy?
• In labor relations, what is considered an unfair labor practice?
• On which date is International Workers Day celebrated worldwide?
• What can unions advocate for that enhances employee rights?
• Which term describes workers who continue to work during a strike?
• What does the National Mediation Board (NMB) oversee?
• What organization was created to mediate labor disputes in 1947?
• How can employees decertify a union?
• What was one of the impacts of the Norris-La Guardia Act?
• Which factor is most important in determining the outcome of labor negotiations?
• Who is recognized as the "Father of the American Labor Movement"?
• What is a common consequence of an unfair labor practice?
• What does "strike readiness" refer to?
• What does the acronym CHAOS stand for?
• What is a collective bargaining agreement?
• Which law allows workers to opt out of union membership without penalty?
• What term refers to an attempt between union and management to resolve conflicting interests?
• Which of the following was a goal of the Railway Labor Act (RLA)?
• Which of the following statements about the PATCO strike of 1981 is accurate?
• What is the primary federal law governing labor relations in the aviation industry?
• What do right-to-work laws prohibit?
• Which strike ended in the termination of nearly 12,000 air traffic controllers in 1981?
• Which act amended the NLRA to redefine unfair labor practices to include actions by unions as well as management?
• What is the main purpose of a union according to labor relations?
• What significant event was the largest armed insurrection in the U.S. since the Civil War?
• Which of the following is a strategy employers might use to prevent unionization?
• What does a union typically seek during collective bargaining?
• What is the purpose of the union shop?
• Why is strike notice important in labor relations?
• What is significant about a “sick-out”?
• What principle does the Fair Labor Standards Act emphasize?
• What role does the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) play in labor disputes?
• What are the benefits of union representation for employees?
• Is mediation considered mandatory under the Railway Labor Act (RLA)?
• What does the term 'major dispute' primarily refer to in labor relations?
• Which legislation was significant in establishing labor rights in the United States?
• What is a benefit of union membership for employees?
• What is a company union?
• Which of the following best describes the role of the National Mediation Board (NMB)?
• In which sector did the first nationwide economic regulation of transportation occur?
• What is known as the "Bill of Rights" for union members?
• What labor issue became a key focus in the legislation of the Taft-Hartley Act?
• Which act aimed to protect the rights of both employees and employers through collective bargaining?
• Which leader of the miners was murdered during the Colorado Coal War?
• What is a defining characteristic of major airlines compared to national airlines?
• What was the outcome of the Homestead Strike in terms of worker fatalities?
• What constitutes a "labor dispute"?
• Which President was responsible for the termination of nearly 12,000 air traffic controllers?
• What impact can globalization have on labor relations in aviation?
• What does "wildcat strike" mean?
• What is a union shop?
• Which entity was established to ensure fair labor practices?
• Are yellow-dog contracts legal in the aviation industry?
• Which act established a maximum work week of 40 hours?
• What is meant by the term 'economic strike'?
• Which act is responsible for regulating child labor in the United States?
• How is collective bargaining defined?
• Which of the following describes a strike?
• Which statement accurately reflects the provisions of the Taft-Hartley Act concerning unions?
• What is the largest and most diverse segment in aviation?
• What act marked the beginning of the U.S. government's responsibility for economic affairs?
• What was the largest armed insurrection in the United States since the Civil War?
• What term describes a group of individuals working together to achieve shared job-related goals?
• What was the purpose of the Sherman Act?
• Which group is typically represented by agency shop provisions?
• What is a primary goal of labor unions in the workplace?
• What was the primary objective of the CHAOS strategy used by some airline employees?
• What actions can lead to an unfair labor practice charge?
• What constitutes a strike under labor law?
• Which category of airlines generates more than $1 billion in annual revenue?
• Who was a prominent labor figure in the late 1800s and early 1900s?
• Was the CHAOS strategy successful for the airline that implemented it?
• How does a union representation election take place?
• What factors are key to the success of a strike?
• Does the Railway Labor Act (RLA) establish a federal minimum wage?
• Which of the following best defines good-faith bargaining?
• Why might an employer refuse to negotiate with a union?
• Under the Wagner Act, how were unions viewed in relation to employers?
• What is the term for an organization that receives financial support from the company whose employees it represents?
• What are "permissive subjects" of bargaining?
• Which factor can influence the success of collective bargaining?
• Who is an elected bargaining representative?
• What significant change regarding unions was enacted with the passage of the Taft-Hartley Act?
• What is the purpose of a “safeguard agreement”?
• What does "negotiation impasse" signify?
• What was the main reason miners went on strike?
• What established the regulatory framework for labor relations in the railroad industry?
• Who was the first full-time detective in Chicago?
• What brutal event occurred during the Colorado Coal Field War in 1913-1914?
• What is a union security agreement?
• What is the primary function of the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA)?
• What does “picketing” refer to in labor relations?
• How are grievances typically handled in a unionized environment?
• What can be the consequence of an unfair labor practice charge?
• What is a strikebreaker?
• How can unions influence workplace safety?
• What do "right to work" laws entail?
• What role does the NLRB play in labor relations?
• The establishment of Labor Day was a result of efforts by which group?
• What are "mandatory subjects" of bargaining?
• Which type of union aims to represent workers across multiple industries?
• What is meant by "employee free choice" in labor relations?
• What violent event galvanized public opinion in favor of labor's position and led to a progressive era of reform?
• Which following is NOT a characteristic of major airlines?
• What defines a "bargaining unit"?
• What is a closed shop agreement?
• How do union elections ensure compliance with legal standards?
• What is the primary goal of collective bargaining?
• What is the primary role of collective bargaining in labor relations?
• Which historical event caused a backlash against organized labor?
• What commission was established to settle disputes under the Railway Labor Act?
• What was the significant impact of the Airline Deregulation Act of 1978?
• What does the term 'collective bargaining' refer to?
• Is it true or false that closed shops are legal under the NLRA?
• Which of the following statements about general aviation is false?
• Who is known as the "father of the American labor movement"?
• What is meant by "good faith bargaining"?
• What was the primary purpose of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA)?
• What role does arbitration play in labor disputes?
• What is a major concern for unions during negotiations?
• What is a bargaining unit made up of workers with a particular craft or skill called?
• Which act was responsible for establishing labor relations for government employees?
• During the 1913-1914 strikes, which industry was primarily impacted by the Ludlow Massacre?
• What can weaken a union's negotiating power?
• What can be an outcome of unresolved labor disputes?
• Which historical event is linked to the rise of unions in the U.S.?
• Which woman was known as the "Miners Angel" for her efforts in union organizing?
• Which amendment to the NLRA reduced the power of unions?
• What is a "strike fund"?
• Does collective bargaining only benefit union members?
• What defines a craft union?
• What is a union's duty of fair representation?
• What was the initial political affiliation of the AFL?
• In what year did Labor Day become a recognized holiday in the United States?
• Which armed mine group was known for violently attacking company men?
• How did Allan Pinkerton become a detective?
• What act governs labor-management relations in the aerospace manufacturing industry?
• What is the purpose of the National Mediation Board?
• What is a sympathy strike?
• What does a union constitution typically outline?
• In what year was the Railway Labor Act amended to include airlines engaged in interstate travel?
• How might technology affect labor relations in aviation?
• What was the name of the vehicle used to instill fear in union members during the Colorado Coal Mines?
• Which act forbid yellow-dog contracts and restricted courts' rights to issue injunctions?
• What legislation is also known as the Wagner Act and was enacted in 1935 to protect employee and employer rights?
• What significant action did President Ronald Reagan take concerning air traffic controllers in 1981?
• What is a common method for resolving disputes in labor relations?
• Are secondary boycotts considered legal or illegal under the National Labor Relations Act?
• What legislative act focused on transportation as critical for economic affairs and national defense?
• What was the name of the strike strategy used by the Association of Flight Attendants in 1993?
• What is a primary goal of labor unions?
• Which term describes a union that receives aid from the company?
• How is a lock-out defined in labor relations?
• Is it true that the general aviation industry is heavily unionized?
• True or False: The Airline Deregulation Act removed subsidies on unprofitable routes.