# Union Certification Election

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## Labels

**Preferred Label:** Employee Representative Certification

**Alternative Labels:**

- Employee Representative Election Certification
- NLRB Representation Certification

## Definition

A formal process by which the regulator (e.g., National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)) certifies a union or other employee organization as the official representative of a group of employees, typically after an election. Certification occurs when the union wins the majority of votes cast in a secret-ballot election overseen by the regulator (e.g., NLRB).

## Sub Class Of

- https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/RDkKltCs6qv3E5GLBaSJ8H4

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