Here's a quick overview of how the current union organizing process works compared to how it would work if Card Check is approved:
| Current Process | Card Check Process |
- Union organizers approach workers to sign authorization cards indicating they are interested in having a union represent them in contract negotiations with their employer.
- Signed cards are reviewed and verified by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). If 30% of eligible workers sign cards, NLRB schedules a secret-ballot election.
- Prior to the election, both the union and the employer communicate with employees about the pros and cons of union representation.
- Employees cast their vote in private for or against union representation.
- If the union wins a majority of votes, NLRB must recognize the union as representing the workers, and the union and the employer must begin a collective bargaining process.
| - Union organizers approach workers to sign authorization cards indicating they are interested in having a union represent them in contract negotiations with their employer.
- If a majority of eligible worker (50% plus 1) sign cards, NLRB must recognize the union as representing the workers. There will be no chance for workers to cast a ballot in private.
- Under card check, although the worker can ask the union for his or her authorization card back, there is no requirement that the union give it back.
- Contract negotiations must begin within 10 days of the union's request.
- If a first contract is not reached in 90 days, the federal government may intervene by appointing a mediator. If no agreement is reached after 30 days of mediation, the government-appointed third party will impose a binding contract on the company and its workers for up to 2 years.
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