During a Contract Negotiation, the Negotiator for a Union Brings

question 63

Multiple Choice

During a contract negotiation, the negotiator for a union brings up the issue of changing the manner in which work is scheduled. Which of the following is true of this situation?

• A) The management need not negotiate on this issue because it is a permissive issue.
• B) The management needs to negotiate on this issue as it is a mandatory issue.
• C) This is a non-negotiable issue because scheduling is part of the management's rights.
• D) This is an illegal issue and the management may refuse to negotiate.

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Definitions:

Preexisting Duty

A duty that already exists under contract law, which cannot be used as consideration for a new promise or contract.

Contract

A legally enforceable agreement between two or more parties with mutual obligations.

Consideration

The value (which could be in the form of goods, services, or money) exchanged between parties in a contract, making the agreement legally binding.

Legally Sufficient Consideration

A value or benefit that is recognized by law, which is exchanged between parties as part of a contract.