How can employees decertify a union?

Employees can decertify a union by filing a petition with the National Mediation Board (NMB), which is the governing body responsible for overseeing labor relations within the airline and railway industries. This process typically involves demonstrating that a sufficient number of employees no longer wish to be represented by the union. The NMB will then conduct an election among the employees to determine whether they want to decertify the union.

Filing a petition is the formal and legally recognized method to initiate the decertification process, ensuring that it adheres to the regulations set forth for labor relations. Other methods such as organizing a strike or negotiating with management do not serve as formal means for employees to withdraw their support from a union. Similarly, requesting a union election does not specifically apply to decertification, as it might be more associated with establishing representation or electing new union leadership rather than severing ties with the union entirely.