Is the geographic llocation of a private sector companys operations a mandatory

Question

Is the geographic llocation of a private sector companys operations a mandatory subject of bargaining under the NLRB? Should it be?

If a company determines to establish a production operating facility in another geographic area of the US should the empoyes hired in the new location be included in the bargaining unit in the existing location?

Is the process of establishing more production/operating facilities in different geographic areas a way for a company to diminish a union's bargaining power? Is the threat by a company to so do a beneficial strategy for an employer?

What are the strategies a union should/can adopt to persuade a company from establishing new peographic area of operation in the US? Outside of the US?

Explanation / Answer

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Answer 1)

Yes the geographic location should be a bargaining point for the labour. The needs of all the labours in the different location zones are different. To cater to those needs, the NLRB should have bargaining for different locations.

Answer 2)

Yes, the labour for the new location should also be included in the NLRB.

Answer 3)

No. As the company has to offer different labour benefits, opening of operating units at some other location can't be an excuse of the company. Though, the extent of the benefits can be different for different locations.

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