Which of the following statements is true regarding an opener clause?
A) It is a negotiated contract provision of a collective bargaining agreement that restricts either party from requiring the other party to bargain on any issue that was not previously negotiated in the agreement for the term of the contract.
B) It is an agreement provision that allows future negotiations during the term of the contract on specific mandatory issues such as wages or health care.
C) It is a negotiated contract provision stating that union members of one employer have the right to refuse to handle nonunion or struck goods of other employers.
D) It is an agreement provision that protects the rest of the contract should one section come into conflict with state or federal law.

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An opener clause is an agreement provision that allows future negotiations during the term of the contract on specific mandatory issues such as wages or health care. It opens up the possibility of negotiating on certain issues even though they were not initially discussed during contract negotiations.

Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding an Opener