As it pertains to bad faith bargaining, direct dealing occurs when:
A) An employer goes around the union to discuss issues directly with the employees in a way that undermines the union's ability to bargain.
B) A union discusses issues that have been presented at the bargaining table with the employees, without the employer's permission.
C) The union and employer negotiate directly with each other over wages, hours, and other conditions of employment.
D) An arbitrator delivers a final and binding arbitration decision.

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Direct dealing occurs when an employer goes around the union to discuss issues directly with the employees in a way that undermines the union's ability to bargain. This is considered bad faith bargaining as it weakens the union's bargaining power and bypasses the agreed-upon negotiation process.

As It Pertains to Bad Faith Bargaining, Direct Dealing Occurs