If an employer sells a unionized business, the union must apply for certification as the bargaining agent with the new business owner.

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When a unionized business is sold, the union's status as the bargaining agent for the employees typically transfers with the sale, and the union does not need to reapply for certification with the new owner. The existing collective bargaining agreement usually remains in effect until its expiration.

If an Employer Sells a Unionized Business, the Union Must