Posted: November 23rd, 2016

An unfair labor practice charge must be filed within ___ months after the alleged unfair labor practice has occurred unless circumstances prevented a timely filing.

Question16

Read the following case to answer questions 16; 17 and 18

The grievance procedure negotiated CARE (Consumer Advocate Regional Employees) and the Consumer Advocate Agency has become troublesome lately. Management feels the union is encouraging grievances, the union feels management doesn’t take grievances seriously, and employees are skeptical about the effectiveness of their grievance procedure. Of particular concern are the findings in a recent position classification study. Several employees have been promoted as a result of the study.

Some employees are angered by the promotions. They feel that they, too, should have been promoted because their positions should be classified at a higher grade. Several employees wish to file a grievance. Which one of the following statements applies in this case? The negotiated grievance procedure:

A. Is an appropriate avenue to use if the employees are in the bargaining unit
B. Could provide for the classification of their positions
C. Covers all matters affecting the working conditions of employees, including classification for promotion
D. Cannot cover the classification of their positions unless the classification results in a reduction in grade or pay

Question 17

Several employees whose grievances have been denied wish to take their cases to arbitration. Which of the following applies?

A. The employees have the right under Title VII
B. The employees must first request a list of arbitrators from FMCS
C. Only CARE and/or management may invoke arbitration
D. Only the agency may invoke arbitration

Question 18

If bargaining unit employees don’t want CARE’s representation when presenting grievances under the negotiated grievance procedure they:

A. Cannot grieve
B. Must represent themselves or receive CARE’s approval for other representation
C. May secure the services of an attorney without CARE’s approval
D. Must be represented by the union

Question 19

An unfair labor practice charge must be filed within ___ months after the alleged unfair labor practice has occurred unless circumstances prevented a timely filing.

A. 2
B. 4
C. 6
D. 9

Question 20

If top management found these allegations to be true, it should:

A. Propose an adjustment which will settle the charge
B. Proceed with the ULP process
C. Attempt to persuade the charging party that the allegations are unfounded
D. Hope that the FLRA investigation will show differently

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