Union Representation Election
/ˈjuː.njən ˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃən ɪˈlɛkʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A formal election conducted to determine whether employees wish to be represented by a labor union for purposes of collective bargaining.
The National Labor Relations Board supervises the union representation election to ensure fairness.
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- union representation election
- union representation elections
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Commentary
Typically conducted under the oversight of the National Labor Relations Board, these elections are critical in labor law to establish union status; precision in procedural rules is essential in drafting related documents.
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