MANDATORY BARGAINING ISSUE
\mˈandətəɹˌi bˈɑːɡɪnɪŋ ˈɪʃuː], \mˈandətəɹˌi bˈɑːɡɪnɪŋ ˈɪʃuː], \m_ˈa_n_d_ə_t_ə_ɹ_ˌi b_ˈɑː_ɡ_ɪ_n_ɪ_ŋ ˈɪ_ʃ_uː]\
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Constraining mandate on an employer for this matter of contention. If the issue pertains to wages, working hours, or terms and conditions of employment, and the like, an employer is legally prevented from making a unilateral change without advance notice to the union and an bargaining opportunity. Also known as mandatory subject of bargaining. Also refer to management prerogative.
By Henry Campbell Black
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