The labor contract for union employees at Caterpillar has expired and the negotiators have been unable to come up with a new contract. While negotiations continue, the workers have agreed to continue working without a contract. Another option to consider in this situation would be that
A) the union files a lawsuit against the company.
B) both union and management replace their current negotiators with new representatives.
C) the union goes on strike.
D) management could threaten to fire union employees to force them to agree to management's terms.
E) both union and management agree to allow the NLRB to determine the terms of the new contract.

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If negotiations fail and no contract is in place, the union may consider going on strike as a form of protest and leverage to push for better terms.

The Labor Contract for Union Employees at Caterpillar Has Expired