In a representation election, the union is not held to the same standard as an employer when it comes to making promises during a campaign because:
A) The NLRA allows the union to make promises, even if it determines that those promises interfered with an employee free choice in an election.
B) The union has little to offer except promises while the employer's promises carry significantly more weight with the employees.
C) The union's probability of winning is less than the employer's so the NLRB wants to give them a slight advantage.
D) The statement is wrong - A union is held to the same standard as the employer.

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The union's position in bargaining and representation elections is inherently different from that of the employer. Unions often rely on the power of their promises to gain support from the employees, as they do not have the same resources or direct influence over the employees' current working conditions as employers do. Therefore, their promises are viewed in a different light compared to those made by employers, who can directly affect employment conditions and have a more immediate impact on the employees' work life.

In a Representation Election, the Union Is Not Held to the Same