Which of the following is not among the three mandatory terms that must be included in collective bargaining?

• A. Wages
• B. Hours
• C. Conditions of employment
• D. Benefits

Answer: (D)

The key idea is identifying the mandatory subjects that must be bargained in good faith. In most collective bargaining frameworks, the three essential topics are wages, hours, and conditions of employment. These form the core to be negotiated if requested. Benefits, while important and often negotiated, aren’t listed as one of the three mandatory terms. They can be addressed within the broader category of terms and conditions of employment or through separate benefit agreements, but they are not part of the set that is required to be included as a mandatory bargaining topic. So the option describing benefits is not among the three mandatory terms, making it the correct choice.