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Nev. Rev. Stat. § 288.160 (2026)

Recognition of employee organization: Application for and withdrawal of recognition; exclusive bargaining agent; election

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NRS 288.160  Recognition of employee organization: Application for and withdrawal of recognition; exclusive bargaining agent; election.

      1.  An employee organization may apply to a local government employer for recognition by presenting:

      (a) A copy of its constitution and bylaws, if any;

      (b) A roster of its officers, if any, and representatives; and

      (c) Except for an employee organization representing teachers, a pledge in writing not to strike against the local government employer under any circumstances.

Ê A local government employer shall not recognize as representative of its employees any employee organization which has not adopted, in a manner valid under its own rules, the pledge required by paragraph (c).

      2.  If an employee organization, at or after the time of its application for recognition, presents a verified membership list showing that it represents a majority of the employees in a bargaining unit, and if the employee organization is recognized by the local government employer, it shall be the exclusive bargaining agent of the local government employees in that bargaining unit.

      3.  A local government employer may withdraw recognition from an employee organization which:

      (a) Fails to present a copy of each change in its constitution or bylaws, if any, or to give notice of any change in the roster of its officers, if any, and representatives;

      (b) Except for an employee organization representing teachers, disavows its pledge not to strike against the local government employer under any circumstances;

      (c) Ceases to be supported by a majority of the local government employees in the bargaining unit for which it is recognized; or

      (d) Fails to negotiate in good faith with the local government employer,

Ê if it first receives the written permission of the Board.

      4.  If the Board in good faith doubts whether any employee organization is supported by a majority of the local government employees in a particular bargaining unit, it may conduct an election by secret ballot upon the question. Subject to judicial review, the decision of the Board is binding upon the local government employer and all employee organizations involved.

      5.  The parties may agree in writing, without appealing to the Board, to hold a representative election to determine whether an employee organization represents the majority of the local government employees in a bargaining unit. Participation by the Board and its staff in an agreed election is subject to the approval of the Board.

      (Added to NRS by 1969, 1378; A 1971, 1504; 1975, 921; 1977, 1366; 1983, 1624; 2025, 508)

     

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 7 cases, 1982–2018 · leading case: Nev. Local Gov't Emp.-Mgmt. Relations Bd. v. Educ. Support Emps. Ass'n, 429 P.3d 658 (Nev. 2018).
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Nev. Local Gov't Emp.-Mgmt. Relations Bd. v. Educ. Support Emps. Ass'n, 429 P.3d 658 (Nev. 2018). · cites it 16× “We take this opportunity to clarify that the vote-counting standard mandated by NRS 288.160 and Nevada Administrative Code (NAC) 288.”
Ruiz v. City of North Las Vegas, 255 P.3d 216 (Nev. 2011). “” See NRS 288.160(2) (granting status of “exclusive bargaining agent” to any union that represents a majority of the employees in a particular bargaining unit — e.”
Rosequist v. Int'l Ass'n of Firefighters Local 1908, 49 P.3d 651 (Nev. 2002). “8 NRS 288.160(2). 9 Rodriguez v. Southern Cal.”
State, Local Gov't Emp.-mgmt. Relations Bd. Vs. Educ. Support Employees Ass'n, 2018 NV 86 (Nev. 2018). · cites it 28× “NRS 288.160 provides different means by which an employee organization may obtain recognition as the exclusive bargaining agent of government employees in a bargaining unit See, e.”
Truckee Meadows Fire Prot. Dist. v. Int'l Ass'n of Fire Fighters, Local 2487, 849 P.2d 343 (Nev. 1993). “After an employee bargaining unit has been formed and recognized pursuant to NRS 288.160-. 180, the employer and employee representatives are required to participate in collective bargaining.”
Local Gov't Emp.-Mgmt. Relations Bd. v. Gen. Sales Drivers, Delivery Drivers & Helpers, Teamsters Local Union No. 14, 641 P.2d 478 (Nev. 1982). “the aggrieved employee organization may appeal to the board. If the board in good faith doubts whether any employee organization is supported by a majority of the local government employees in a particular bargaining unit, it may conduct an election by secret ballot upon the…”
State, Local Gov't Emp.-mgmt. Relations Bd. Vs. Educ. Support Employees Ass'n, 2018 NV 86 (Nev. 2018). · cites it 14× “NRS 288.160 provides different means by which an employee organization may obtain recognition as the exclusive bargaining agent of government employees in a bargaining unit See, e.”
— Nev. Rev. Stat. § 288.160(2) — 5 cases
Nev. Local Gov't Emp.-Mgmt. Relations Bd. v. Educ. Support Emps. Ass'n, 429 P.3d 658 (Nev. 2018). “We take this opportunity to clarify that the vote-counting standard mandated by NRS 288.160 and Nevada Administrative Code (NAC) 288.”
Ruiz v. City of North Las Vegas, 255 P.3d 216 (Nev. 2011). “” See NRS 288.160(2) (granting status of “exclusive bargaining agent” to any union that represents a majority of the employees in a particular bargaining unit — e.”
Rosequist v. Int'l Ass'n of Firefighters Local 1908, 49 P.3d 651 (Nev. 2002). “8 NRS 288.160(2). 9 Rodriguez v. Southern Cal.”
State, Local Gov't Emp.-mgmt. Relations Bd. Vs. Educ. Support Employees Ass'n, 2018 NV 86 (Nev. 2018). “NRS 288.160 provides different means by which an employee organization may obtain recognition as the exclusive bargaining agent of government employees in a bargaining unit See, e.”
State, Local Gov't Emp.-mgmt. Relations Bd. Vs. Educ. Support Employees Ass'n, 2018 NV 86 (Nev. 2018). “NRS 288.160 provides different means by which an employee organization may obtain recognition as the exclusive bargaining agent of government employees in a bargaining unit See, e.”
— Nev. Rev. Stat. § 288.160(3) — 3 cases
Nev. Local Gov't Emp.-Mgmt. Relations Bd. v. Educ. Support Emps. Ass'n, 429 P.3d 658 (Nev. 2018). “We take this opportunity to clarify that the vote-counting standard mandated by NRS 288.160 and Nevada Administrative Code (NAC) 288.”
State, Local Gov't Emp.-mgmt. Relations Bd. Vs. Educ. Support Employees Ass'n, 2018 NV 86 (Nev. 2018). “NRS 288.160 provides different means by which an employee organization may obtain recognition as the exclusive bargaining agent of government employees in a bargaining unit See, e.”
State, Local Gov't Emp.-mgmt. Relations Bd. Vs. Educ. Support Employees Ass'n, 2018 NV 86 (Nev. 2018). “NRS 288.160 provides different means by which an employee organization may obtain recognition as the exclusive bargaining agent of government employees in a bargaining unit See, e.”
— Nev. Rev. Stat. § 288.160(4) — 4 cases
Nev. Local Gov't Emp.-Mgmt. Relations Bd. v. Educ. Support Emps. Ass'n, 429 P.3d 658 (Nev. 2018). “We take this opportunity to clarify that the vote-counting standard mandated by NRS 288.160 and Nevada Administrative Code (NAC) 288.”
Local Gov't Emp.-Mgmt. Relations Bd. v. Gen. Sales Drivers, Delivery Drivers & Helpers, Teamsters Local Union No. 14, 641 P.2d 478 (Nev. 1982). “the aggrieved employee organization may appeal to the board. If the board in good faith doubts whether any employee organization is supported by a majority of the local government employees in a particular bargaining unit, it may conduct an election by secret ballot upon the…”
State, Local Gov't Emp.-mgmt. Relations Bd. Vs. Educ. Support Employees Ass'n, 2018 NV 86 (Nev. 2018). “NRS 288.160 provides different means by which an employee organization may obtain recognition as the exclusive bargaining agent of government employees in a bargaining unit See, e.”
State, Local Gov't Emp.-mgmt. Relations Bd. Vs. Educ. Support Employees Ass'n, 2018 NV 86 (Nev. 2018). “NRS 288.160 provides different means by which an employee organization may obtain recognition as the exclusive bargaining agent of government employees in a bargaining unit See, e.”
— Nev. Rev. Stat. § 288.160(5) — 3 cases
Nev. Local Gov't Emp.-Mgmt. Relations Bd. v. Educ. Support Emps. Ass'n, 429 P.3d 658 (Nev. 2018). “We take this opportunity to clarify that the vote-counting standard mandated by NRS 288.160 and Nevada Administrative Code (NAC) 288.”
State, Local Gov't Emp.-mgmt. Relations Bd. Vs. Educ. Support Employees Ass'n, 2018 NV 86 (Nev. 2018). “NRS 288.160 provides different means by which an employee organization may obtain recognition as the exclusive bargaining agent of government employees in a bargaining unit See, e.”
State, Local Gov't Emp.-mgmt. Relations Bd. Vs. Educ. Support Employees Ass'n, 2018 NV 86 (Nev. 2018). “NRS 288.160 provides different means by which an employee organization may obtain recognition as the exclusive bargaining agent of government employees in a bargaining unit See, e.”
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