Collective Bargaining Agreement Negotiation and Cost

Profit-sharing and lump-sum provisions have increased in usage in collective bargaining agreements in recent years, while COLAs and wage reopeners have decreased in use.  (50 points)  (A 2-page response is required.) 

      a.   Define each of these four (4) types of contract provisions. 

      b.   Explain the trends described in this Discussion Question. Include three (3) union

             views and six (6) employee views in your response.

Grading Rubric

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