Question

In a representation election, the union is not held to the same standard as an employer when it comes to making promises during a campaign because:

A: The NLRA allows the union to make promises, even if it determines that those promises interfered with an employee free choice in an election.
B: The union has little to offer except promises while the employer's promises carry significantly more weight with the employees.
C: The union's probability of winning is less than the employer's so the NLRB wants to give them a slight advantage.
D: The statement is wrong-A union is held to the same standard as the employer.

Answer 1

The correct answer is B: The union has little to offer except promises while the employer's promises carry significantly more weight with the employees, which is why unions are not held to the same standard as employers during a representation election.

Step-by-step explanation:

In a representation election, a union is not held to the same standard as an employer in making promises. This is because the union has significantly less to offer compared to the employer, and its promises are more speculative in nature. Indeed, while the union can pledge to work towards certain benefits or conditions, it cannot guarantee them as an employer might when making promises. Answer B is therefore the most accurate: The union has little to offer except promises while the employer's promises carry significantly more weight with the employees. Furthermore, the National Labor Relations Act supports workers in forming a union, and the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) serves to mediate disputes between unions and employers, ensuring fair practices during a representation election.