You Are on a Union Team That Is Preparing to Negotiate

question 60

Essay

You are on a union team that is preparing to negotiate the renewal of a collective agreement that will expire in six months. Describe the factors that the union should consider when preparing for negotiations.

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Definitions:

Alimentary Canal

The whole passage along which food passes through the body from mouth to anus, including the esophagus, stomach, and intestines.

Peritoneum

The double-walled, outermost layer of the alimentary canal; also called the serosa.

Alimentary Canal

The whole passage along which food passes through the body from mouth to anus, including all the organs involved in digestion and absorption.

Mucosa

The damp interior surface of certain organs and bodily cavities, including the nose, mouth, lungs, and stomach, which participates in the processes of absorbing and secreting substances.