The applicant union applied for certification to represent employees of the respondent.
A group of employees filed a petition opposing the certification.
The Board found that the union had sufficient membership support for automatic certification, subject to the voluntariness of the petition.
After hearing evidence from the objectors, the union moved for a non-suit.
The Board granted the motion, finding the petition involuntary because it was circulated with the assistance of individuals closely associated with management and in a context where the employer had expressed opposition to the union.
As the petition was given no weight, the Board issued a certificate to the applicant union.
