Question 1

The Federal Labor Relations Act may also seek injunctions, restraining orders, or contempt citations in the federal courts against the:

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A)   ​federal employers.
B)   independent contractors.
C)   striking unions.
D)   state employers.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

What role does the Public Employee Relations Board (PERB) play regarding employee relations?​

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The duty of the Public Employe...

Question 3

The Federal Labor Relations Authority has broad authority for fashioning remedial orders for:

Accepted Answer

A)   ​fair representations.
B)   unfair labor practices.
C)   strikes.
D)   whistle blowing.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

The employees of the U.._____ are not subject to the Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Act (FSLMRA) .

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A)   ​Transport Services
B)   Judicial Service​
C)   Military Service​
D)   Postal Service​E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

The Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Act (FSLMRA) created the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to administer the act.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Ron joined a public sector enterprise and the company had an active union.Ron wished to join the union but was denied membership in the union.Which of the following acts makes it illegal to deny union membership to an employee?​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Act
B)   Wagner Act​
C)   National Labor Relations Act​
D)   Fair Labor Standards Act​E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

In City of Madison Joint School District No.8 v.Wisconsin Employment Relations Commission, the Supreme Court reversed the Wisconsin Supreme Court's conclusion that Holmquist's terse statement during the public meeting constituted:

Accepted Answer

A)   ​expression of his constitutional rights.
B)   negotiation with the board.
C)   violation of the collective agreement.
D)   a violation of his role as the bargaining representative.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 8

What does the Hatch Act prohibit?​

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The Hatch Act prohibits certai...

Question 9

If an impasse is not resolved under mediation of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCA) , either parties may request that the _____ consider the dispute.

Accepted Answer

A)   ​Federal Labor Relations Authority
B)   Fair Labor Standards Board​
C)   National Labor Relations Board​
D)   Federal Service Impasse Panel​E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 10

In National Treasury Employees Union v.Michael Chertoff, Secretary, United States Department of Homeland Security, the Supreme Court of Wisconsin recognized that both the Federal and State Constitutions protect freedom of speech and the right to petition the government, but noted that these rights:

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A)   ​may be abridged in case it will bring about the substantive evils that the legislature has a right to prevent.
B)   ​may not be abridged in case it will bring about the substantive evils that the legislature has a right to prevent.
C)   ​may be abridged in its discretion even if legislature has the right to prevent.
D)   ​may be abridged in case the Supreme Court permits; even if legislature has the right to prevent.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 11

As observed in Garcetti v.Ceballos, the First Amendment limits the ability of a public employer to impose restrictions on employees in their capacities:

Accepted Answer

A)   ​as public sector employees.
B)   as private citizens.
C)   as parties to a contract.
D)   as members of the bargaining unit.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

The rights of public sector employees to organize and bargain collectively are relatively recent legal developments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act protects the right to strike of a public sector employee.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The central authority responsible for the administration of the Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Act (FSLMRA)  is the:

Accepted Answer

A)   ​Federal Labor Relations Authority.
B)   National Labor Relations Board.
C)   Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
D)   Homeland Security Labor Relations Board.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 15

The Civil Service Act granted the Congress the sole authority to set wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of federal employment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

All collective agreements under the Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Act must contain a grievance procedure.Within how many days may either of the parties appeal to the Fair Labor Relations Authority if arbitration is invoked?​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​90
B)   15​
C)   30​
D)   60​E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 17

Name some of the unfair labor practices by agencies outlined under the Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Act?

Accepted Answer

Unfair labor practices by agencies under...

Question 18

​The Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Act provides that union dues may be deducted from an employee's pay only if authorized by the:

Accepted Answer

A)   ​company.
B)   employee.
C)   NLRA.
D)   arbitrator.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

​Which of the following is not true of the various aspects of the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA)  with regard to representation of bargaining units?

Accepted Answer

A)   ​It is empowered to determine the appropriateness of a representation unit of federal employees.
B)   It undermines the FSLMRA in determining the bargaining unit.
C)   It ensures a clear and identifiable community of interest among the employees.
D)   It can determine the appropriateness of a unit on various bases.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 20

Briefly explain the role of the Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Act.

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The Federal Service Labor-Mana...

Exam 19: Public Sector Labor Relations

The Federal Labor Relations Act may also seek injunctions, restraining orders, or contempt citations in the federal courts against the:

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The central authority responsible for the administration of the Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Act (FSLMRA) is the:

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Name some of the unfair labor practices by agencies outlined under the Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Act?

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In City of Madison Joint School District No.8 v.Wisconsin Employment Relations Commission, the Supreme Court reversed the Wisconsin Supreme Court's conclusion that Holmquist's terse statement during the public meeting constituted:

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The rights of public sector employees to organize and bargain collectively are relatively recent legal developments.

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The employees of the U.._____ are not subject to the Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Act (FSLMRA) .

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The Civil Service Act granted the Congress the sole authority to set wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of federal employment.

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Briefly explain the role of the Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Act.

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What does the Hatch Act prohibit?​

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As observed in Garcetti v.Ceballos, the First Amendment limits the ability of a public employer to impose restrictions on employees in their capacities:

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​The Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Act provides that union dues may be deducted from an employee's pay only if authorized by the:

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​Which of the following is not true of the various aspects of the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) with regard to representation of bargaining units?

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Ron joined a public sector enterprise and the company had an active union.Ron wished to join the union but was denied membership in the union.Which of the following acts makes it illegal to deny union membership to an employee?​

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Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act protects the right to strike of a public sector employee.

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If an impasse is not resolved under mediation of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCA) , either parties may request that the _____ consider the dispute.

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All collective agreements under the Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Act must contain a grievance procedure.Within how many days may either of the parties appeal to the Fair Labor Relations Authority if arbitration is invoked?​

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In National Treasury Employees Union v.Michael Chertoff, Secretary, United States Department of Homeland Security, the Supreme Court of Wisconsin recognized that both the Federal and State Constitutions protect freedom of speech and the right to petition the government, but noted that these rights:

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The Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Act (FSLMRA) created the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to administer the act.

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What role does the Public Employee Relations Board (PERB) play regarding employee relations?​

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The Federal Labor Relations Authority has broad authority for fashioning remedial orders for:

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