The GGBHTD is engaged in good faith bargaining with the Union Coalition, and our next negotiating session is scheduled for May 7th.

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By repealing the mandatory good faith bargaining and exclusive representation restrictions, businesses would no longer be required to recognize majority supported unions, bargain on specific topics, and cover a complete bargaining unit with a union contract.

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Note, however, that the NFL has already filed a claim with the NLRB claiming the players association is not bargaining in good faith.

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With public confidence in Congress sunk to the single digits, most lawmakers of both parties want to make it look like they are bargaining in good faith.

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The response of the NFL was to file a charge with National Labor Relations Board arguing that the NFLPA has not negotiated with the league in good faith and claim the union wants to evade its collective bargaining obligations so it can use antitrust litigation to enjoin a lawful lockout.

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The NFL argues that the SSA 4 does not require it to act in good faith in 2011 or subsequent seasons, that lockouts are recognized bargaining tools and that it is entitled to maximize its post-SSA leverage.

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Your bargaining partner will rarely acknowledge the rectitude, nor even the good faith, of your proposals or opinions.

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