Employers and unions can bargain over permissive items if they choose, but since they are outside the boundaries of the NLRA, the NLRB cannot order bargaining on these issues.

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Permissive items are not subject to mandatory bargaining under the NLRA, but employers and unions may still bargain over them if they choose to do so. However, the NLRB cannot compel bargaining on these issues because they are not considered mandatory subjects of bargaining.

Employers and Unions Can Bargain Over Permissive Items If They