8.15.22

What a Journey: Negotiating a Union Contract May Take Longer Than You Think

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Losing a union vote is rarely welcome news for an employer. If a union wins certification in a secret ballot election conducted by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), then a company has a legal obligation to bargain in good faith with the union over a labor agreement that governs virtually all the terms and conditions of employment for the represented workforce. That process may take longer than many people realize.

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