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What period is identified as the third industrial revolution?
What period is identified as the third industrial revolution?
- 1980s - 2000s
- 1960s - 1970s
- 1970s - 1990s (correct)
- 1990s - 2010s
What is the primary focus of the fourth industrial revolution?
What is the primary focus of the fourth industrial revolution?
- Sustainable energy solutions
- Robotics and automation
- Manufacturing processes
- Artificial Intelligence (correct)
What is a key responsibility of Labour Relation Boards (LRBs)?
What is a key responsibility of Labour Relation Boards (LRBs)?
- Resolve disputes between customers and employers
- Negotiate employment contracts
- Administer and enforce industrial and labour relation legislations (correct)
- Conduct criminal investigations in labour disputes
How are members of Labour Relation Boards typically appointed?
How are members of Labour Relation Boards typically appointed?
What do collective agreements typically address?
What do collective agreements typically address?
What type of offences are violations of labour relations provisions treated as?
What type of offences are violations of labour relations provisions treated as?
What characterized the role of craft guilds during the Middle Ages in Europe?
What characterized the role of craft guilds during the Middle Ages in Europe?
What is a significant impact of the third industrial revolution on labor?
What is a significant impact of the third industrial revolution on labor?
Which invention marked the beginning of the Industrial Revolution in the late 18th to early 19th century?
Which invention marked the beginning of the Industrial Revolution in the late 18th to early 19th century?
Which of the following is NOT a typical role of Labour Relation Boards?
Which of the following is NOT a typical role of Labour Relation Boards?
What was a common characteristic of the power of rulers before the 13th century?
What was a common characteristic of the power of rulers before the 13th century?
What socio-economic role did craft guilds serve during the Middle Ages?
What socio-economic role did craft guilds serve during the Middle Ages?
How did the role of workers evolve during the Revolution and Invention Age?
How did the role of workers evolve during the Revolution and Invention Age?
What was one of the significant social impacts of craft guilds in society?
What was one of the significant social impacts of craft guilds in society?
What must occur before a strike or lock-out can take place?
What must occur before a strike or lock-out can take place?
What is the primary goal of picketing during a strike?
What is the primary goal of picketing during a strike?
Under what circumstances can an injunction be granted?
Under what circumstances can an injunction be granted?
What is required for an employers’ organization to be accredited?
What is required for an employers’ organization to be accredited?
What can happen if a person fails to obey an injunction?
What can happen if a person fails to obey an injunction?
What role does a judge play in the context of an injunction related to industrial disputes?
What role does a judge play in the context of an injunction related to industrial disputes?
What is the primary function of a union within the labor market?
What is the primary function of a union within the labor market?
Which body must approve a union to act as a bargaining agent?
Which body must approve a union to act as a bargaining agent?
Under what circumstance can a strike or lockout legally occur?
Under what circumstance can a strike or lockout legally occur?
What role does a business agent serve in a local union?
What role does a business agent serve in a local union?
What must a union provide to prove its legitimacy?
What must a union provide to prove its legitimacy?
Which of the following describes a lockout?
Which of the following describes a lockout?
What is the exclusive authority of a certified union in relation to its members?
What is the exclusive authority of a certified union in relation to its members?
What is one significant conflict of interest that arises between employers and employees?
What is one significant conflict of interest that arises between employers and employees?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of local unions?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of local unions?
What document must a union issue to initiate the process of negotiating a collective agreement?
What document must a union issue to initiate the process of negotiating a collective agreement?
Study Notes
Historical Developments in Industrial & Labour Relations
- Ancient Times: Absolute power held by rulers; questioning authority could lead to death.
- Middle Ages (13th-17th Century): Rise of Craft Guilds in Europe; guilds managed wages, working conditions, and apprenticeship training while ensuring quality and pricing.
- Revolution and Invention Age (18th-19th Century): Introduction of the steam engine marked the 1st industrial revolution; workers shifted from cottage industries to factories, demanding skilled labor for new machinery; significance of Canadian history linked to British colonization post-Quebec capture in 1759.
- 3rd Industrial Revolution (1970s-1990s): Emergence of computers and the Internet led to increased labor militancy to protect jobs from automation.
- Current (4th Industrial Revolution): Focus on AI and its transformative potential on labor and societal interactions in future contexts.
Principles of Industrial & Labour Relations
- Collective Agreements: Fundamental framework governing employee-employer relations, defining employment terms through written agreements.
Labour Relation Boards (LRBs)
- Established to oversee negotiation processes and ensure compliance with labour laws; violations treated as civil offences.
- LRB members are appointed by the government, representing both employers and employees equally.
Union & Membership
- Unions serve as collective bargaining representatives, requiring legal recognition through LRB.
- Local unions formed to address specific trade needs, with business agents representing their interests in wage negotiations.
Certification Process
- LRB decides legitimacy of unions for bargaining; conflict between desires for union representation and employers’ preferences for non-union operations.
Notice to Bargain
- Certified unions hold exclusive rights to negotiate terms of employment and must formally notify employers when bargaining begins.
Strike & Lock-Outs
- Strikes and lockouts are prohibited during active collective agreements.
- Legal strikes or lockouts can occur only when specific conditions are met, including union member approval.
Picketing
- Designed to garner support for strikers and persuade non-participants to abstain from entering employer premises.
Injunctions
- Court orders that compel compliance or cessation of specific actions; may be sought if business operations are hindered by labor disputes.
- Violating an injunction can lead to serious repercussions, including fines and imprisonment.
Accreditation
- Employers’ organizations can achieve accreditation if they represent a majority of employers in negotiations with trade unions, allowing them to represent unionized employers in a specified area.
Overview of Labor Management Relations
- Employees' demands include better compensation, job security, and improved working conditions.
- Collective bargaining significantly affects both employees and employers, leading to formal grievance processes and enhanced group power while reducing individual bargaining power.
- Management faces pressures from stakeholders which can result in changes to organizational practices and a shift in competitive posture, influencing productivity and efficiency.
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Explore the historical development of industrial and labour relations specifically within the construction sector. This quiz focuses on key concepts and milestones that have shaped workforce dynamics in construction over time. Perfect for students of course BCEE 491-2/BLDG 6811-2 looking to deepen their understanding of this crucial area.
