When a union receives a majority votes in a representation election:
A) It may have failed because 51% of the votes of the bargaining unit are required.
B) It can demand the employer agree to a contract within one year.
C) It is certified as the bargaining agent for that unit.
D) It then must seek the signatures of all employees of the unit to be certified.

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When a union receives a majority vote in a representation election, it is certified as the bargaining agent for that unit. This means that the union is recognized as the sole representative of the employees in negotiations with the employer for wages, benefits, and working conditions. The employer is legally required to bargain in good faith with the union.

When a Union Receives a Majority Votes in a Representation