A Group of Nonunionized Employees from a Local Cheese Factory

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Essay

A group of nonunionized employees from a local cheese factory petitioned the employer for longer breaks. They claim that the nature of the work is physically demanding and employees are at risk of injury due to fatigue. They believe that longer breaks would help to alleviate fatigue and reduce injury. The employer listens to their arguments but promptly denies their request, arguing that they've never had to give longer breaks in the past and no one has complained before. Given the employer has denied their request, what options do these employees now have open to them?

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