The ACME Widget Co

question 68

Multiple Choice

The ACME Widget Co. has just received notice from the newly certified Widget Union requesting a meeting with management to bargain for a first collective agreement with its employees.

• A) The union has been uncooperative throughout the negotiation process which will force the negotiations to first agreement arbitration.
• B) If an agreement cannot be reached the parties may choose between third party intervention or strike/lockout.
• C) ACME would be bargaining in good faith if it negotiated with the union, but ultimately rejects most of the union demands.
• D) During the negotiations the union may run advertisements in the local newspaper setting out its requests in order to gain public support for its position.
• E) All of the responses are correct.