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If I have a problem with my supervisor and file a complaint with the union, something will be done quickly, right?
Not exactly. The union decides which complaints (grievances is the legal term) will be handled with the company. Sometimes the union will decide not to proceed with a particular grievance for political or other reasons. Also, the process is very structured, and can sometimes take many months or more to resolve.
You already have a skip-level complaint process you may use if you don’t feel your immediate supervisor is handling your issue properly. This is an advantage of the direct relationship we have now, and is lost if the union is voted in to represent you.
Why do I have to vote in person? Couldn't I mail it in?
The National Labor Relations Board, and the company, both want to make sure that every person that wants to vote gets their chance, and that nobody can interfere with a fair election process. At the ballot location on election day, there is a representative each from the NLRB, the company, and the union, to verify that every person that votes is who they say they are, is a member of the unit voting, and that they only vote once. This protects your voice, so that no one can vote in your place, and that we can verify you’ve had a chance to vote.
Do I have to vote?
You are free to choose: to vote for the union, to vote for the company, or to not vote at all. However, keep in mind that if you do have a preference, by not voting at all you are leaving the decision up to a smaller group of employees. The vote is counted as a majority OF THOSE WHO VOTE, not a majority of EMPLOYEES ELIGIBLE TO VOTE. For more detail, you should read this page.