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1. What are the primary benefits of joining a union? 2. How long has the union been in existence? 3. What is the track record of success in negotiating improved wages and working conditions? 4. Who will represent us to negotiate with management if we join this union? 5. What is the cost of membership and what fees might be associated with being part of the union? If enough cards are signed, it could result in a petition being filed with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) which would require an election that would decide whether or not employees want to form a collective bargaining unit covered by the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). If a majority votes “yes,” then that labor organization will become representatives for all workers who voted yes in negotiations and bargaining sessions with management over wages, benefits, hours worked, and other job-related issues. The NLRB can also certify exclusive representation by that labor organization for all matters pertaining to employment at that company as long as there are no challenges from other labor organizations during an appeal period following certification.