4.24.23

Federal Court Fines Company Nearly $200k for Failing to Negotiate in Good Faith

gavel in court - federal court fines company nearly $200k for failed good faith negotiation

When companies and unions sit down to negotiate a labor agreement, each has a duty to bargain in good faith. This often means the bargaining process can take weeks, months, or longer because each party is obligated to consider and evaluate the various proposals put on by the other. What happens if a party fails to honor their duty to bargain in good faith? A recent case shows the penalties can be steep. 

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