The labor contract for union employees at Caterpillar has expired, and the negotiators have been unable to come up with a new contract. While negotiations continue, the workers have agreed to continue working without a contract. Another option to consider in this situation would be that:
A) the union files a lawsuit against the company.
B) both union and management replace their current negotiators with new representatives.
C) the union goes on strike.
D) management could threaten to fire union employees to force them to agree to management's terms.
E) both union and management agree to allow the NLRB to determine the terms of the new contract.
Question 2
Your garbage and recycling bill shows a fuel surcharge of 12. You have never seen this on your bill before, so you call the trash company to get more information. The customer service representative assures you that this is a one-time charge due to higher gas prices. When you receive the next garbage and recycling bill, it shows another 12 surcharge for fuel. Your trash company is:
A) not acting in your best interest.
B) not avoiding a conflict of interest.
C) not competing fairly and honestly.
D) not being transparent.
E) not being socially responsible.
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