1. Does the Company’s refusal to furnish the Union a copy of the RFP document represent a violation of the duty to bargain in good faith under Sec. 8

(a) (5) and (1) of the LMRA, as amended? If so, what should be the appropriate remedy? The employer operates a large electrical utility company serving three states in the northeastern region of the United States. The bargaining unit consists of two types of employees. Meter readers (MR) are required to visit each customer’s location monthly to physically read the electric meter measuring electricity usage for billing purposes. Meter worker associates (MWA)

perform the duties of a meter reader, but in addition, make collections on delinquent customer accounts. If the delinquent account is not paid, the MWA locks out the electric meter or turns off the power. When the bill has been paid, the MWA returns to the location and unlocks the electric meter or turns the power back on.