A Union Declares Its Workers Are Going on Strike

question 29

Multiple Choice

A union declares its workers are going on strike.The employer states the collective bargaining agreement is still in force for another eight months and that it contains a no-strike clause.The union claims the CBA's no-strike provision is not binding since new union leadership is in place.Which of the following statements is correct?

• A)The union can strike since new leadership is now in control.
• B)The union can strike since no-strike provisions have been ruled by the courts to be unenforceable.
• C)The union cannot strike,as strikes to exert economic pressure on management are prohibited by the NLRA.
• D)The union cannot strike because of the no-strike clause in the contract.