Labour Relations 4th Edition By Larry Suffield – Test Bank

INTRODUCTORY NOTES ON LABOUR RELATIONS

True/False Statements:

1. There are some human resource managers who use the terms industrial relations and labour relations interchangeably.
2. A common understanding of the meanings of industrial relations and labour relations has been reached.
3. The significance of labour relations lies in its impact on both unionized and non-unionized employees.
4. Labout relations entail the comprehensive examination of all aspects of the union-management rapport.
5. The enhancement of health and safety in the workplace falls under the purview of industrial relations.
6. Collective bargaining pertains specifically to negotiations between the union and the employer.
7. Unions hold equal power and significance across all regions.
8. Once an employer becomes unionized, an employee within the bargaining unit is prohibited from negotiating additional travel time with the employer.
9. In cases where workers are not unionized, the employment relationship is governed by agreements between the parties, common law, and employment statutes.
10. It is mandatory for a unionized employer to provide members of the bargaining unit with reasonable notice before termination.