Negotiating the Initial Contract Between the Union and Management Can

Multiple Choice

Negotiating the initial contract between the union and management can be difficult and time consuming because:

A) The parties are unfamiliar with each other
B) Both parties must start without any contract language about working conditions, wages, and benefits
C) Neither sides want the other to "win"
D) Employees often reconsider and terminate their union contract within the first three months after unionizing