The applicant trade union applied for certification to represent employees of the respondent nursing home.
A group of employees filed petitions opposing the certification.
The Board held a hearing to determine the voluntariness of the petitions.
The Board found that the employee who circulated the petitions was reasonably perceived by other employees as being in greater proximity to managerial authority, and that she had indicated to signatories that loss of employment or reduction of hours could result from failing to sign.
Consequently, the Board found the petitions were not voluntary and did not cast doubt on the union's membership support.
A certificate was issued to the applicant.
