Which proposals could be considered illegal in negotiations?

Proposals that involve discrimination or closed shop clauses can be considered illegal in negotiations because they often violate labor laws and regulations designed to promote fairness and equality in the workplace. Discriminatory proposals can include terms that disadvantage employees based on race, gender, age, or other protected characteristics, which is against laws like the Civil Rights Act. Closed shop clauses, which require workers to be union members before being hired, may also conflict with the National Labor Relations Act, depending on the jurisdiction. This act guarantees employees the right to choose whether or not to join a union and prohibits mandatory union membership as a condition of employment.

In contrast, union representation agreements, bargaining over wages, and negotiation of employee training programs are generally legal and fall within the scope of standard collective bargaining practices, aimed at negotiating fair and equitable working conditions and benefits for employees.