An act relating to the certification of collective bargaining representatives

This bill allows collective bargaining representatives to be certified through voluntary employer recognition combined with majority employee sign-up, rather than requiring a secret ballot election. It applies to employees in Vermont who seek union representation and modifies state labor laws to provide this alternative certification path. The legislation requires employers to grant recognition if a majority of employees sign authorizations supporting a specific representative, unless the employer objects and the Labor Relations Board determines the petition should proceed to a formal election. Additionally, the bill extends this voluntary recognition process to school districts for teachers and administrators, allowing them to be recognized without a referendum when a majority signs supporting petitions. The certification valid for at least one year and allows for reelection or recertification through the same majority sign-up process.