If the employer and the union cannot agree on the basis on which employees should be in the bargaining unit, then
A)the affected employees vote to determine the unit.
B)the unit is determined by the parties using job classifications as the standard.
C)the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) will determine the "appropriate unit."
D)the union is given additional time to organize other employees.

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If the employer and union cannot agree on the bargaining unit, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) will ultimately determine what is the "appropriate unit." This is part of the NLRB's responsibility in overseeing union elections and collective bargaining negotiations. The NLRB will consider factors such as organizational structure, community of interest, and other relevant considerations when making a decision on the bargaining unit.

If the Employer and the Union Cannot Agree on the Basis