Assuming That the Union Is Certified as the Bargaining Representative

question 54

Multiple Choice

Assuming that the union is certified as the bargaining representative of the employees,which of the following is true regarding Penny's statement that she would not deal with the union under any circumstances?

• A) Nothing in the law requires that she meet or bargain with the union.
• B) She is required to meet with the union, but only once.
• C) She is required to meet with the union, but only twice.
• D) She is required to meet with the union at reasonable times and confer in good faith, but nothing in the law can require her to agree to any benefits.
• E) She is required to meet with the union at reasonable times and confer in good faith, and is required by law to agree to demands for reasonable benefits made by the union.

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Definitions:

Supreme Court

The highest judicial court in a country or state, often having the ultimate authority in legal decisions.

Public Employees

Individuals employed by government agencies at the federal, state, or local level, often subject to different labor laws than those in the private sector.

Free Speech Rights

The guaranteed rights, primarily under the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, that protect individuals' freedom to communicate ideas and information without governmental restriction.

At-Will Employment

An employment arrangement where either the employer or the employee can terminate the employment at any time for any reason, except an illegal one.