The applicant union sought certification.
A group of employees filed a petition in opposition, which would have reduced the union's support below the 55% required for automatic certification.
The Board found that a foreman was directly involved in soliciting a signature for the petition, rendering it involuntary.
The employer and an objecting employee requested a representation vote due to the passage of time and alleged changes in the workforce.
The Board declined to order a vote, emphasizing the need for a fixed terminal date to assess membership support.
The application for certification was granted.
