A union filed an application for certification to represent employees at a manufacturing facility.There are 50 employees in the proposed bargaining.On the day of the representation vote 40 employees voted.How many votes must the union obtain to be certified?
A) 26
B) 25
C) 21
D) 20
E) 18

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In order for the union to be certified, they must obtain a majority of the votes cast. Since 40 employees voted, half of that number is 20. Adding one vote to that number gives us the majority required, which is 21. Therefore, the union must obtain at least 21 votes to be certified.

A Union Filed an Application for Certification to Represent Employees