If a union wants to organize, it typically moves through five steps to the organizing process. Which step of union organization would require the union to collect at least 30 percent of signed authorization cards from employees?

Answer option D is correct. The confirm interest stage, the second of five phases to unionization, typically requires 30 percent of the employees to sign an authorization card. Some unions may seek 50 percent of authorization cards, in some instances. Answer option C is incorrect. Make a connection is the first stage of the unionization process. This stage is to establish a connection, to determine if there is any interest in the forming or joining of a union. Answer option A is incorrect. The obtain recognition stage, the third stage of the unionization process, is to gain recognition from the employer. This stage causes the employer to give the NLRB a list of names and addresses of employees who are eligible to vote in the union certification election. Answer option B is incorrect. The campaign stage of the unionization process if the fourth step in preparation for the final stage, the election to determine unionization of the employees.
Reference: PHR Exam Prep, Pearson Education, ISBN: 978-0-7897-3677-2. Chapter Seven: Employee and Labor Relations. Official PHR and SPHR Certification Guide, HR Certification Institute, ISBN: 978- 1-586-44149-4, Section III, The US HR Body of Knowledge. Chapter: Employee and Labor Relations Objective: Union Organization