Union and Management Negotiations Agree That One Problem with COLAs

question 27

Multiple Choice

Union and management negotiations agree that one problem with COLAs is:

• A) They are difficult contract clauses to write.
• B) They are not needed.
• C) Employees take for granted past COLA increases.
• D) They are difficult to "explain to employees."

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Wage Gap

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