The production employees at Company A are unionized and there is currently a collective agreement in place which expires in three years. Which of the following is correct if the owners of Company A sell the business:
A) The bargaining rights of the union are terminated.
B) The bargaining rights of the union continue; however, the collective agreement is terminated.
C) The union and the new owner must renegotiate the collective agreement.
D) The union's bargaining rights and the collective agreement are not affected.
E) A representation vote is conducted to determine if the employees want the union to be their bargaining agent with the new owner.

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The union's bargaining rights and the collective agreement typically remain in effect even if the ownership of the company changes. This ensures continuity and stability for both the employees and the new employer.

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