A proposed union must represent an appropriate bargaining unit of an employer's employees or it will not be certified as a bargaining representative.

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This is true according to labor laws in most countries, including the United States. A proposed union must demonstrate that it represents a coherent and identifiable group of employees with a clear community of interests, in order to be certified as a bargaining representative for that group. This is known as the concept of an appropriate bargaining unit. If the union cannot demonstrate a valid bargaining unit, it will not be certified to negotiate on behalf of the employees.

A Proposed Union Must Represent an Appropriate Bargaining Unit of an Employer's