The steps that need to be taken to achieve a union contract are outlined below:

SIGNING CARDS - Local 27 takes the time and effort to secure 50% or more signed cards before requesting an election.

FILE PETITION

NLRB HEARING - The NLRB may conduct a hearing to determine which employees would be allowed to vote in the election.

ELECTION - An agent from the NLRB conducts a secret ballot election in the work place.

NEGOTIATIONS

VOTE ON CONTRACT