BU354 Lecture Notes - Lecture 24: Institute For Operations Research And The Management Sciences, Absenteeism
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In the event of noncompliance, this order is enforceable in a court of law: it is up to the courts to decide whether a verdict can be appealed or not. In any case, an appeal can be made in matters of jurisdiction, failure to pursue legitimate complaints, and procedural irregularities. A union exists only when workers create it. During regular work hours, employees are not allowed to discuss unionization with co- workers. Several other tactics can be used to encourage workers to sign authorization cards including handbills, speeches, conversations, and even home visits. Authorization cards: cards signed by workers to join a union; depending on the jurisdiction, a union may be certified either on the basis of card signatures or as a result of an election. A union is certified on the basis of card signatures or an election (depends on jurisdiction) Signs of employee interest in union representation:
