Thanks to the driver who passed this link along from the NLRB site ... http://www.nlrb.gov/rights-we-protect/employerunion-rights-obligations
Note especially ...
"It is an unfair labor practice for either party to refuse to bargain collectively with the other, but parties are not compelled to reach agreement or make concessions."
and ...
"The parties' obligations do not end when the contract expires. They must bargain in good faith for a successor contract, or for the termination of the agreement, while terms of the expired contract continue."
And last but not least ...
"Conduct away from the bargaining table may also be relevant. For instance if an Employer were to make a unilateral change in the terms and conditions of employees employment without bargaining, that would be an indication of bad faith."
Somebody's got some 'splaining to do.
Buzz....I said the union was given an easier pitch to hit then the softball questions at an obama presser. There will be some givebacks...
NOT to the extent that the propaganda letter
Stated. This would make Erin Brokovich orgasm. Union is on deck to make some noise and restore order.