Section 3-402 - Petitions for election of exclusive representative. - Maryland Statutes

§ 3-402. Petitions for election of exclusive representative.
 

(a)  Who may file.- A petition for the election of an exclusive representative of a bargaining unit may be filed with the Board by: 

(1) an employee organization seeking certification as an exclusive representative; or 

(2) an employee, a group of employees, or an employee organization seeking a new election to determine an exclusive representative. 

(b)  Contents; required employee support.- A petition shall: 

(1) contain the information the Board requires; and 

(2) be accompanied by a showing of interest supported by 30% of the employees in the appropriate unit indicating their desire to be exclusively represented by the petitioner for the purpose of collective bargaining. 
 

[1999, ch. 298, § 2; 2008, ch. 36, § 6.]