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Labor Relations & Workforce Management Flashcards

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  1. What is the primary labor organization that NECA member contractors work with through collective bargaining agreements?

    Answer: International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW)

    NECA contractors primarily negotiate and work with the IBEW through the National Inside Labor Agreement and other collective bargaining agreements.

  2. What is a 'Letter of Assent' in the context of NECA labor relations?

    Answer: An agreement where a contractor commits to be bound by a local IBEW collective bargaining agreement

    A Letter of Assent is signed by contractors who agree to be bound by the terms of the local IBEW collective bargaining agreement negotiated by the local NECA chapter.

  3. Under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), which of the following constitutes an unfair labor practice by an employer?

    Answer: Threatening employees with termination for participating in union organizing activities

    Threatening employees for engaging in union organizing activities violates Section 8(a)(1) of the NLRA, which prohibits employer interference with employees' rights to organize.

  4. What does the term 'prevailing wage' refer to under federal construction labor law?

    Answer: The wage rate determined by the U.S. Department of Labor for workers on federally funded construction projects

    Prevailing wage is the hourly wage, fringe benefits, and overtime determined by the Department of Labor under the Davis-Bacon Act for the majority of workers in a given trade in a specific area.

  5. In the context of union collective bargaining agreements, what is a 'jurisdictional dispute'?

    Answer: A conflict between two unions over which union's members are entitled to perform certain work

    A jurisdictional dispute arises when two or more unions claim the right to perform a particular type of work on a project.

  6. What is the typical apprentice-to-journeyman ratio permitted on IBEW job sites under most collective bargaining agreements?

    Answer: 1 apprentice to 5 journeymen

    Most NECA-IBEW collective bargaining agreements specify a ratio of approximately 1 apprentice for every 5 journeymen to ensure adequate supervision.

  7. The National Electrical Industry Fund (NEIF) primarily serves to:

    Answer: Support joint NECA-IBEW apprenticeship and workforce training programs

    NEIF supports joint NECA-IBEW training and apprenticeship programs, helping to build and maintain the skilled electrical workforce.