The ACME Widget Co

question 79

Multiple Choice

The ACME Widget Co.has just received notice from the newly certified Widget Union requesting a meeting with management to bargain for a first collective agreement with its employees.

• A)The union's lack of cooperation throughout the negotiation process,will force the negotiations to first agreement arbitration.
• B)If an agreement cannot be reached the parties may choose between third-party intervention or strike/lockout.
• C)ACME would be bargaining in good faith if it negotiated with the union,but ultimately rejects most of the union demands.
• D)During the negotiations the union may run advertisements in the local newspaper setting out its requests in order to gain public support for its position.
• E)b and d.

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