In the context of the typical unionization process, at least two-thirds of the employees in the targeted group in a company must sign authorization cards before a representation election can be scheduled.

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While authorization cards are often used to show support for a union, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) requires only 30% of the employees in the targeted group to sign the cards in order to file a petition for a representation election. Once the petition is filed, the NLRB will determine if there is enough support to hold an election. If so, a simple majority of those who vote in the election determines whether or not the union will be certified.

In the Context of the Typical Unionization Process, at Least