The United Mine Workers (UMW)was seeking recognition through an election at the McCoy Coal Co.200 employees were eligible to vote,but the vote was only 50 for and 25 against the UMW.According to the process,the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)should now:
A)order another election as neither side received the majority votes.
B)certify the union as the representative for the 50 employees voting for the UMW.
C)leave it up to the parties to negotiate whether or not the UMW should represent the employees.
D)certify the UMW as it was approved by a majority of the voters.

Question

The United Mine Workers (UMW)was seeking recognition through an election at the McCoy Coal Co.200 employees were eligible to vote,but the vote was only 50 for and 25 against the UMW.According to the process,the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)should now:​
A)order another election as neither side received the majority votes.
B)certify the union as the representative for the 50 employees voting for the UMW.
C)leave it up to the parties to negotiate whether or not the UMW should represent the employees.
D)certify the UMW as it was approved by a majority of the voters.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The UMW received a majority of the votes cast (50 out of 75), so the NLRB should certify the union as the representative.

The United Mine Workers (UMW)was Seeking Recognition Through an Election