Subjects of Bargaining
Learn about mandatory, permissive, and prohibited bargaining subjects and the legal significance of these categories.
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The NLRA requires unions and employers to bargain in good faith regarding “wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.” 29 U.S.C. § 158(d).
I. Mandatory, Permissive, and Prohibited Bargaining Subjects
The three categories of bargaining subjects are mandatory, permissive, and prohibited.
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