SEEKING REPRESENTATION

If employees of a particular employing office who are eligible for representation by a labor organization would like to have a labor organization represent them, a labor organization must file a representation petition with the Congressional Workplace Rights (OCWR). This petition must show that at least thirty percent of employees of an appropriate bargaining unit wish to be represented for the purpose of collective bargaining by an exclusive representative. The OCWR will certify the validity of the signatures on the petition and hold an election. After the initial petition is filed, any other labor organization can gain a place on the ballot by filing a petition showing they are supported by at least ten (10) percent of employees in the bargaining unit. Employees will have the opportunity to vote to choose which labor organization they would like to represent them. Labor representation elections are held at a time and in a manner agreed to by both the labor organization and the employing office. The election is conducted and overseen by the OCWR. If a majority of the voting employees vote to be represented by a particular labor organization, the OCWR Board of Directors will certify the labor organization as the employees’ exclusive representative.

The OCWR will certify the validity of the signatures on the petition and hold an election. After the initial petition is filed, any other labor organization can gain a place on the ballot by filing a petition showing they are supported by at least ten (10) percent of employees in the bargaining unit. Employees will have the opportunity to vote to choose which labor organization they would like to represent them. Labor representation elections are held at a time and in a manner agreed to by both the labor organization and the employing office. The election is conducted and overseen by the OCWR. If a majority of the voting employees vote to be represented by a particular labor organization, the OCWR Board of Directors will certify the labor organization as the employees’ exclusive representative.