For a union to represent workers at a workplace, two-thirds of the workers must vote for union representation.

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This statement is false. According to the National Labor Relations Act, if a majority of workers who vote in a union election choose to be represented by a union, then the union is certified as the exclusive bargaining representative for all workers in the bargaining unit, even for those who did not vote or voted against union representation. A simple majority is sufficient - not two-thirds.

For a Union to Represent Workers at a Workplace, Two-Thirds