An international union has represented employees of a small manufacturing plant for 25 years. Ninety-six employees cast ballots in a representation election. Which of the following is the minimum numb

The correct answer is B. 49. The minimum number of votes required for either union to prevail is 49 (B). Under National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) rules, a union wins a representation election by receiving a simple majority of the valid ballots cast, not a majority of eligible employees. In this scenario,

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An international union has represented employees of a small manufacturing plant for 25 years. Ninety-six employees cast ballots in a representation election. Which of the following is the minimum number of votes required for either union to prevail?

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A
3% (2)
B
75% (44)
C
7% (4)
D
15% (9)

Explanation

The minimum number of votes required for either union to prevail is 49 (B). Under National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) rules, a union wins a representation election by receiving a simple majority of the valid ballots cast, not a majority of eligible employees. In this scenario, 96 employees cast ballots. A majority is defined as more than half of the votes A majority therefore requires 48 + 1 = 49 votes The size of the Excelsior list (104 names) is irrelevant to the vote outcome. Only ballots actually cast count toward determining the majority. SPHR exam questions frequently test understanding of union election mechanics, particularly the distinction between eligible voters and votes cast. Misunderstanding this distinction is a common

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