If a union proposes changes to a permissive bargaining issue, the employer must show a good faith effort to consider the proposal.

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Permissive bargaining issues are those that parties can negotiate over but are not required to. Employers are not obligated to bargain over permissive issues and therefore do not have to show a good faith effort to consider proposals related to these issues.

If a Union Proposes Changes to a Permissive Bargaining Issue