Process of forming a union

1

Generate interest in union among employees

9

Labor contract signed

3

If less than 30% of bargaining unit members sign cards, the process ends

6

If union is rejected by majority vote, the process ends

2

Collect signed authorization cards

8

Collective bargaining over first labor contract

10

Grievance procedure used to resolve disputes during the life of the contract

4

Petition NLRB to hold election

5

Secret ballot election is held

7

Union signs up members and elects officers