Problem:
The Ohio-based company is covered by the NLRA. The CEO has heard rumblings that the employees may not be satisfied and are looking for representation. The CEO asked you, "If a union files a petition for an election by the end of January, would the election occur before or after we negotiate a new agreement with our overseas partner next June? Assume the election would be a standard process without complications. Based on 2012 data, you respond that the election would likely occur in:
a. March
b. May
c. July
d. August
Additional Information:
The question is from Human Resources Management and the question here is about company's workers union elections and wage bargaining negotiations coming up. The effect of elections upon negotiations is discussed.