Building Trades Field Guide To Union Leadership
MAIN TOPICS

Introduction

The Basics

Operating the Union

Contract Administration

Organizing

Building Trades and
Other Organizations

Labor Law

Politics and Government

Useful Information

Education

References

Home


  
 You are here: Home >> Contract Administration >> Negotiations >> Duty to Bargain

Duty to Bargain

  Mutual legal obligation of negotiation between employers and unions established as exclusive representatives of employees.
  Applies to contract negotiation and grievances.
  It is not concerned with concepts such as “fairness,” nor does it provide worker voice or encourage workplace democracy.
  The specific content of bargaining is unregulated.
  Imposes an obligation to maintain the status quo pending the outcome of negotiations - employers cannot make unilateral changes in wages, hours and working conditions until impasse is reached.

© 2006-2011 ULTRA - Fair Use Notice