When does the NLRB certify a union as the exclusive representative of a group of employees?
A) When the management of an organization approves of a union
B) When a union pays its dues to the board
C) When at least 51 % of the employees join the union within a certain time (30 days) after beginning employment
D) When a majority of workers vote in favor of a union
E) When the AFL-CIO votes in favor of a union

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The Taft-Hartley Act expanded union members' right to be represented by leaders of their own choosing to include the right to vote out an existing union. Decertification follows the same process as a representation election. An election to decertify a union may not take place when a contract is in effect. When decertification elections are held, unions often do not fare well.

When Does the NLRB Certify a Union as the Exclusive