A group of employees who are employed in the plant of the Crosscut Lumber Company decided to form a union. If the employer refuses to voluntarily bargain with the chosen bargaining agent of the employees, the bargaining agent must be certified by the Labour Relations Board before it may require the employer to engage in collective bargaining.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In many jurisdictions, if an employer refuses to voluntarily recognize and bargain with a union chosen by its employees, the union must be certified by the relevant Labour Relations Board or similar body as the official bargaining agent for the employees before it can legally compel the employer to engage in collective bargaining. This certification process typically involves a formal application by the union, followed by a verification of the union's support among employees, often through a secret ballot election.

A Group of Employees Who Are Employed in the Plant