EMPLOYER REFUSAL TO BARGAIN IN GOOD FAITH; DEFENSES – Waiver by Union; Contract Waivers; Bargaining History Estoppel; Disclaimer; Supersession

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When an employer does not provide notice and the opportunity to bargain over an alleged change, the exclusive representative's failure to pursue bargaining is not considered a waiver; p. 6. When an alleged unilateral change has already been implemented, or if the employer has already made a firm decision to implement the change, the exclusive representative does not waive its right to bargain by not pursuing negotiations; pp. 6-7. The Union's cancellation of a bargaining session and decision not to pursue bargaining did not constitute a waiver of the right to bargain, and did not bar the Union from filing an unfair practice alleging an unlawful unilateral change; p. 7.