An employer has undertaken an employee involvement program without the participation of the union. The employer is seeking ways to redesign compensation so that it is more effective. Which of the following is correct:
A) The program is permissible.
B) The program is permissible provided that a majority of the employees approve.
C) The program is permissible provided that it complies with the management rights article in the collective agreement.
D) The program violates the bargaining rights of the union.
E) The program is permissible; however, the union could lawfully encourage employees to boycott the effort.

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The program violates the bargaining rights of the union because compensation is typically a mandatory subject of bargaining, and the union has the right to be involved in such discussions.

An Employer Has Undertaken an Employee Involvement Program Without the Participation