After Certification, the United Mine Workers (UMW) Was Seeking Representation

question 110

Multiple Choice

After certification, the United Mine Workers (UMW) was seeking representation through an election at the McCoy Coal Co. 200 employees were eligible to vote, but the vote was only 50 for and 25 against the UMW. According to the process, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) should now

• A)order another election as neither side received the majority votes.
• B)certify the union as the representative for the 50 employees voting for the UMW.
• C)leave it up to the parties to negotiate whether or not the UMW should represent the employees.
• D)grant the UMW exclusive representation as it was approved by a majority of the voters.

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Definitions:

Spinothalamic Pathway

A sensory pathway of the spinal cord that transmits pain and temperature sensations to the brain.

Decussation

The crossing over of nerve fibers or pathways from one side of the brain or spinal cord to the other, allowing for the exchange of information.

Fasciculus Gracilis Tract

A sensory pathway in the spinal cord responsible for transmitting touch and proprioception information from the lower body.

Anterior Spinocerebellar Pathway

A neural pathway that carries sensory information from the spinal cord to the cerebellum, important for the coordination of movement.