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Collective Bargaining: Non-Economic Provisions and Conditions

A company is engaged in collective bargaining negotiations with its employees' union. As part of the negotiations, the union proposes several non-economic provisions and conditions to be included in the collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Analyze the following scenarios and answer the corresponding questions:

1. The union proposes the inclusion of a provision stating that all employees should be given a 30-minute break for every 8 hours of work. The company argues that this provision is unnecessary because employees are already entitled to regular meal and rest periods. Discuss the validity of the union's proposal and the company's argument.
2. The union proposes a provision requiring the company to provide transportation allowance to employees who reside more than 20 kilometers away from the workplace. The company argues that this would be an additional financial burden. Evaluate the validity of the union's proposal and the company's argument.
3. The union proposes a provision mandating the company to provide childcare facilities in the workplace for employees with young children. The company argues that this would require significant resources and may not be feasible. Assess the validity of the union's proposal and the company's argument.

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