In return for management's agreement to arbitrate disputes in the workplace, the union generally waives:
A) The right to sue.
B) The right to make unilateral changes to the contract.
C) The right to mediate.
D) The right to strike.

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When a union agrees to arbitration, it typically waives the right to go on strike as a means of resolving disputes. This is because the purpose of arbitration is to provide a non-violent and non-disruptive way of resolving disputes, and going on strike directly contradicts that goal. The union may still retain other rights, such as the right to sue or the right to mediate, but these would not be waived as part of the agreement to arbitrate. The right to make unilateral changes to the contract is also unlikely to be waived in this situation, as it is typically a management right that would not be subject to negotiation or waiver.

In Return for Management's Agreement to Arbitrate Disputes in the Workplace