Which of the following statements is true of suits against unions?
A) Individuals who violate no-strike provisions of a collective bargaining contract can be sued for action.
B) A labor organization may not be sued for the acts of its agents.
C) Members may not recover the money damages they suffer because of an illegal strike.
D) If a union activity is both an unfair labor practice and a breach of a collective bargaining agreement, National Labor Relations Board's authority is not exclusive.
E) Since workers can bargain individually when represented by a union, the union has an implied duty of fair representation to act reasonably, with honesty of purpose, and in good faith.

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If a union activity is both an unfair labor practice and a breach of a collective bargaining agreement, the National Labor Relations Board's authority is not exclusive and does not destroy the jurisdiction of courts under Section 301 of the Taft-Hartley Act. Members of a union may sue their union and recover the money damages they suffer because of an illegal strike.

Which of the Following Statements Is True of Suits Against