How Soon Can a Decertification Election Be Held?

For unions already in place with a negotiated contract, the NLRB's general rule is that decertification elections can only be held near the expiration of the contract (or every three years, whichever comes first). This is called the “contract bar” rule.

Which of the following is a condition that must be met for the decertification of a union to occur?

Which of the following is a condition that must be met for the decertification of a union? No labor contract must currently be in force. To request a union certification election, at least 50 percent of the eligible workers within the bargaining unit should sign authorization cards.

How does a union election work?

Elections to certify or decertify a union as the bargaining representative of a unit of employees are decided by a majority of votes cast. Observers from all parties may choose to be present when ballots are counted. ... Failure to bargain with the union at this point is an unfair labor practice.