Courts are generally prohibited from issuing temporary or permanent injunctions or restraining orders in cases involving labor disputes.
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The union chosen by the majority of employees in an appropriate unit serves as the exclusive representative for collective bargaining.
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Workers have the right to participate in their establishment’s policy and decision-making processes that directly affect their rights and welfare.
Do individual workers have the right to participate in policy-making? Read More »
Petitions questioning the incumbent union’s majority status in organized establishments must be filed within 60 days before the CBA expires.
A certification election is automatically ordered if the petition is supported by the written consent of at least 25% of employees.
For a certification election to be valid, at least a majority of all eligible voters in the unit must cast votes.
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A run-off election between the top two unions occurs if no choice gets a majority among three or more options.
When is a run-off election conducted? Read More »
A certification election is automatically conducted in an unorganized establishment whenever a legitimate labor organization files a petition.
The Board can issue subpoenas to force parties to attend conciliation meetings, and they must participate fully and promptly.
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Parties are prohibited from doing anything that might disrupt or impede the early settlement of disputes during conciliation proceedings.
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