Certain work practices or benefits may not be written in the contract but may have been applied so consistently that there is an understanding they will continue.If the prevailing conditions change and management decides to drop a practice,it must do so within a reasonably short time after the change to defend itself against _____ grievances.
A) past-practice
B) unfair labor practice
C) featherbedding
D) discrimination

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The term "past-practice" refers to work practices that are not specifically written in the contract but have been applied consistently, leading to an understanding that they will continue. If management decides to drop a past practice, it must do so within a reasonably short time after the change to avoid grievances from the union claiming a violation of the past practice. This is known as a "past-practice" grievance. The other choices (B, C, D) do not relate to the concept of past-practice.

Certain Work Practices or Benefits May Not Be Written in the Contract