In H K Porter Co

question 3

Multiple Choice

In H. K. Porter Co. v. NLRB , the dispute mainly revolves around the union's desire to have the company agree to "check off" the dues owed to the union by its members, that is, to deduct those dues periodically from the company's wage payments to the employees. The evidence shows, and the court found, that the company's objection was not because of inconvenience, but solely on the ground that the company was:

• A)not agreeing to the union's demands.
• B)having direct contacts with the individual employees.
• C)not furnishing the requested financial information.
• D)not going to aid and comfort the union.

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