Answer to Question of the Week #19
Each week, we post a thought-provoking question for your consideration. Here’s our last question, along with your answers . . .
In seeking to represent a unit of 100 employees, what is the least number of votes a union could receive and still win an NLRB election?
a. 1 (16%)
b. 30 (20%)
c. 50 (11%)
d. 51 (53%)
The correct answer is “a”: one is all it takes. A union only needs to win a simple majority of the votes cast to win an election. Thus, if only one employee votes — and votes in favor of the union — the union wins.
Our viewers are now batting .579 (11 right, 8 wrong) on our weekly questions. The next one will be coming your way soon.
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