Which of the following statements is TRUE of an arbitrator's award?
A) The arbitrator's award becomes binding on both the parties only after it is approved by the NLRB.
B) The arbitrator's awards are usually presented in written format.
C) A union has a right to reject the arbitrator's award if a majority of the employees consider it to be inappropriate.
D) The arbitrator's award is a part of a written document known as the arbitrator's opinion.

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The statement that is TRUE is that arbitrator's awards are usually presented in written format. The other statements are incorrect. The arbitrator's award is binding on the parties once it's issued, not after NLRB approval (A). A union cannot reject an arbitrator's award unless it's for reasons such as fraud, bias, or exceeding authority (C). The arbitrator's award is a separate written document from the arbitrator's opinion (D).

Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE of an Arbitrator's