SPHR · Question #44
What percent of the employees must sign authorization cards before the union can file a petition for an election with the NLRB?
The correct answer is B. 30%. Per National Labor Relations Act regulations, a union must obtain authorization from at least 30% of the proposed bargaining unit to file a petition for an election with the NLRB. SPHR professionals must have detailed knowledge of labor law thresholds. This is foundational in…
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What percent of the employees must sign authorization cards before the union can file a petition for an election with the NLRB?
Options
- A10%
- B30%
- C50%
- D70%
How the community answered
(17 responses)- A6% (1)
- B88% (15)
- D6% (1)
Explanation
Per National Labor Relations Act regulations, a union must obtain authorization from at least 30% of the proposed bargaining unit to file a petition for an election with the NLRB. SPHR professionals must have detailed knowledge of labor law thresholds. This is foundational in labor relations and union avoidance education under Employee Relations competencies.
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