When can a union make a direct request to the employer to become the bargaining agent of the employees?

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A union can make a direct request to the employer to become the bargaining agent of the employees if more than 50 percent of the employees sign authorization cards indicating their desire to be represented by the union. This is known as card check recognition. However, if less than 50 percent of the employees sign the cards, the union must go through the NLRB election process to determine if a majority of the employees want the union to represent them. If the NLRB rejects the petition for an election, the union may not make a direct request to the employer. Option D is also incorrect because it incorrectly states that the employees want the employer to be the bargaining agent, when in fact, they want the union to represent them.

When Can a Union Make a Direct Request to the Employer