What support does a union need to file an application for certification with the Labour Relations Board?
A. A union must demonstrate membership support of 45% of the employees in an appropriate bargaining unit. The Board will then direct an Industrial Relations Officer to conduct a secret ballot vote to be held within 10 days of the receipt of the application of the Board. A union will be certified if more than 50% of the valid votes cast favour union certification. Q. How does a union prove it has the required support? A. Your payroll records and the trade union’s signed membership cards will be examined by an IRO from the Ministry of Labour. This examination is part of the Board’s investigation. The membership information is confidential to the Board. Q. Now that I’ve received this Notice (Notice of Certification Application), what do I have to do? A. You are required to post it in a conspicuous place in your business for 5 consecutive working days where all employees will see it. You are also required, under the Code, to co-operate with the Industrial Relations Officer in making availa
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