The applicant employee applied to terminate the respondent union's bargaining rights.
The union challenged the voluntariness of the decertification petition, alleging employer interference because the applicant had a social relationship with the plant manager.
The Board found no evidence that management promoted the petition or that employees would perceive management involvement.
The Board concluded the petition was a voluntary expression of employee wishes and directed a representation vote.
One Board member dissented, finding the social relationship tainted the petition.
