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Board directs representation vote, finding employee petition voluntary despite employer's announcement of written policies.
The applicant trade union applied for certification and filed membership evidence for over 55% of the bargaining unit.
A group of employees filed a statement of desire (petition) opposing the union, which included signatures from employees who had previously signed union cards.
The union argued the petition was not voluntary because the employer had announced new written policies and benefits shortly after receiving notice of the certification application, allegedly violating the statutory freeze.
The majority of the Board found that the employer's actions were part of an ongoing process and did not unduly influence the employees, concluding the petition was voluntary and directing a representation vote.
A dissenting Board member found the employer's actions violated the statutory freeze and unlawfully interfered with the employees' choice.
