The applicant, a working foreman, applied to terminate the respondent union's bargaining rights.
The union argued the statement of desire was involuntary because the applicant exercised supervisory functions, leading employees to perceive management involvement.
The Board found no actual management involvement and concluded that employees would likely view the applicant as acting in his own self-interest rather than on behalf of management.
The Board ordered a representation vote.
A dissenting member would have dismissed the application, finding the petition involuntary due to the applicant's perceived managerial authority.
