As a result of the organizing campaign at Champlain Products, the union obtained signed authorization cards from 41% of the employees it wants to represent. What is the next step in the organizing campaign?

As a result of the organizing campaign at Champlain Products, the union obtained signed authorization cards from 41% of the employees it wants to represent. What is the next step in the organizing campaign?

Business Its Legal Ethical & Global Environment

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ISBN:9781305224414

Author:JENNINGS

Publisher:JENNINGS

Chapter20: Management Of Employee Welfare

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