When can a union make a direct request to an employer to become the bargaining agent of the employees?
A) When less than 30 percent of the employees sign authorization cards
B) When National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) rejects a petition for an election
C) When more than 50 percent of the employees sign authorization cards
D) When employees have membership in more than one labor union

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In the event a union has signed authorization cards from more than 50 percent of the employees, the union can make a direct request to the employer to become the bargaining agent of the employees. When this happens, the employer normally refuses, and the union then petitions the NLRB for an election.

When Can a Union Make a Direct Request to an Employer