The union election results in approval of the union; however, Texas is

QUESTION

The union election results in approval of the union; however, Texas is a right-to-work state. Which of the following issues does the UFCW have the power to discuss during collective bargaining?

A) requiring new employees to be American citizens and speak fluent English
B) requiring that greenhouse materials be purchased from facilities represented by the UFCW or a similar union
C) requiring new employees to join the UFCW within 60 days of being hired
D) requiring healthcare insurance for all employees
E) requiring management to negotiate an on-site childcare facility for employees who are parents of small children

ANSWER

Answer: D
Explanation: D) Collective bargaining requires both union and management to negotiate over matters dealing with salaries and benefits. So Choice D is correct: the issue of medical benefits is directly related to a worker’s compensation, and so both parties are required to discuss it. None of the other issues can legally be negotiated, at least not under Texas state law. Choice A might result in the firm discriminating against employees because of national origin and is illegal. Choice B: Limiting Florabunda’s right to do business with a nonunion firm likewise is illegal. Choice C might be legal in another state, but not in a right-to-work state like Texas. Choice E is an issue that might be raised in bargaining, but it is not a mandatory bargaining item, and so the UFCW cannot insist on negotiating it.