Section 1210.20  Labor Organization Options in Seeking Recognition

a)         A labor organization seeking recognition in a proposed appropriate bargaining unit in which no other labor organization has attained recognition rights in accordance with the Act may request that the employer voluntarily recognize it or may file a representation petition with the Board.

b)         A labor organization seeking recognition in a proposed appropriate bargaining unit in which another labor organization is recognized in accordance with the Act may pursue its request only by filing a representation petition seeking an election with the Board.  Majority interest petitions may not be utilized where another labor organization is recognized in accordance with the Act.

(Source:  Amended at 28 Ill. Reg. 4172, effective February 19, 2004)