California · Labor Code

LAB §1159: In order to assure the full freedom of association, self-organization, and designation of representatives of the employees own choosing, only labor organizations certified pursuant to this part shall

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Only labor organizations certified under this statute may represent employees in matters of association, self-organization, and representative designation.

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In order to assure the full freedom of association, self-organization, and designation of representatives of the employees own choosing, only labor organizations certified pursuant to this part shall be parties to a legally valid collective-bargaining agreement.

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