Asked by Marie Monville on Jun 26, 2024

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Which of the following statements is true of union decertification?

A) A union can be decertified only if it is being pressured by the government to do so.
B) A decertification election is conducted when 30 percent of the eligible employees in the bargaining unit sign the decertification cards.
C) For decertification to occur, a closed-shop agreement must have existed between the union and the employer.
D) Once a union has been decertified, a new election cannot be requested for certification for at least 2 years.

Decertification

The process by which a labor union is removed as the representative of a group of workers.

Decertification Election

A formal process through which employees can vote to remove a union as their representative.

Closed-shop Agreement

A labor agreement requiring workers to be members of a union as a condition of employment, primarily used prior to being outlawed in the United States by the Taft-Hartley Act.

  • Comprehend the criteria and procedures necessary for a union's decertification.
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Princess NessaJul 02, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
A decertification election is conducted when 30 percent of the eligible employees in the bargaining unit sign the decertification cards, indicating they no longer wish for the union to represent them.