5 U.S.C. § 7111

Exclusive recognition of labor organizations

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(a) An agency shall accord exclusive recognition to a labor organization if the organization has been selected as the representative, in a secret ballot election, by a majority of the employees in an appropriate unit who cast valid ballots in the election.(b) If a petition is filed with the Authority—(1) by any person alleging—(A) in the case of an appropriate unit for which there is no exclusive representative, that 30 percent of the employees in the appropriate unit wish to be represented for the purpose of collective bargaining by an exclusive representative, or(B) in the case of an appropriate unit for which there is an exclusive representative, that 30 percent of the employees in the unit allege that the exclusive representative is no longer the representative of the majority of the employees in the unit; or(2) by any person seeking clarification of, or an amendment to, a certification then in effect or a matter relating to representation;the Authority shall investigate the petition, and if it has reasonable cause to believe that a question of representation exists, it shall provide an opportunity for a hearing (for which a transcript shall be kept) after reasonable notice. If the Authority finds on the record of the hearing that a question of representation exists, the Authority shall supervise or conduct an election on the question by secret ballot and shall certify the results thereof. An election under this subsection shall not be conducted in any appropriate unit or in any subdivision thereof within which, in the preceding 12 calendar months, a valid election under this subsection has been held.(c) A labor organization which—(1) has been designated by at least 10 percent of the employees in the unit specified in any petition filed pursuant to subsection (b) of this section;(2) has submitted a valid copy of a current or recently expired collective bargaining agreement for the unit; or(3) has submitted other evidence that it is the exclusive representative of the employees involved;may intervene with respect to a petition filed pursuant to subsection (b) of this section and shall be placed on the ballot of any election under such subsection (b) with respect to the petition.(d) The Authority shall determine who is eligible to vote in any election under this section and shall establish rules governing any such election, which shall include rules allowing employees eligible to vote the opportunity to choose—(1) from labor organizations on the ballot, that labor organization which the employees wish to have represent them; or(2) not to be represented by a labor organization.In any election in which no choice on the ballot receives a majority of the votes cast, a runoff election shall be conducted between the two choices receiving the highest number of votes. A labor organization which receives the majority of the votes cast in an election shall be certified by the Authority as the exclusive representative.(e) A labor organization seeking exclusive recognition shall submit to the Authority and the agency involved a roster of its officers and representatives, a copy of its constitution and bylaws, and a statement of its objectives.(f) Exclusive recognition shall not be accorded to a labor organization—(1) if the Authority determines that the labor organization is subject to corrupt influences or influences opposed to democratic principles;(2) in the case of a petition filed pursuant to subsection (b)(1)(A) of this section, if there is not credible evidence that at least 30 percent of the employees in the unit specified in the petition wish to be represented for the purpose of collective bargaining by the labor organization seeking exclusive recognition;(3) if there is then in effect a lawful written collective bargaining agreement between the agency involved and an exclusive representative (other than the labor organization seeking exclusive recognition) covering any employees included in the unit specified in the petition, unless—(A) the collective bargaining agreement has been in effect for more than 3 years, or(B) the petition for exclusive recognition is filed not more than 105 days and not less than 60 days before the expiration date of the collective bargaining agreement; or(4) if the Authority has, within the previous 12 calendar months, conducted a secret ballot election for the unit described in any petition under this section and in such election a majority of the employees voting chose a labor organization for certification as the unit’s exclusive representative.(g) Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit the waiving of hearings by stipulation for the purpose of a consent election in conformity with regulations and rules or decisions of the Authority.(Added Pub. L. 95–454, title VII, § 701, Oct. 13, 1978, 92 Stat. 1199.)Statutory Notes and Related SubsidiariesEffective Date

Section effective 90 days after Oct. 13, 1978, see section 907 of Pub. L. 95–454, set out as an Effective Date of 1978 Amendment note under section 1101 of this title.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 34 cases (2 in the last 5 years), 1982–2025 · leading case: Jeffrey W. Eisinger v. Fed. Labor Relations Auth., 218 F.3d 1097 (Fed. Cir. 2000).

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Jeffrey W. Eisinger v. Fed. Labor Relations Auth., 218 F.3d 1097 (Fed. Cir. 2000). · cites it 5× “Although Eisinger’s response conceded that he lacked standing under FLRA regulations, he argued that the statutory language of 5 U.S.C. § 7111 (b)(2) permits “any person” to file a petition and that § 7103(a)(1) defines a person as “an indi *1100 vidual, labor organization, or…”

Stilley v. McBride, 965 S.W.2d 125 (Ark. 1998). “” 2 Under 5 U.S.C. § 7111 (a), the Labor Statute requires an agency to accord exclusive recognition to a labor union that is elected by employees to serve as the representative of a bargaining unit.”

Nat'l Treasury Employees Union v. Fed. Labor Relations Auth., 691 F.2d 553 (D.C. Cir. 1982). “Brief for Petitioner at 2; see 5 U.S.C. § 7111 (Supp. IV 1980). The Bureau is responsible generally for the issuance of government securities to the public.”

Am. Fed'n of Gov't Employees, Afl-Cio, Local 2953 v. Fed. Labor Relations Auth., 730 F.2d 1534 (D.C. Cir. 1984). “A labor organization securing the majority support of employees within an appropriate bargaining unit is accorded the status of exclusive bargaining representative of the employees in that unit, 5 U.S.C. § 7111 (d), and as exclusive representative, is entitled to represent, and…”

Commc'ns Workers of Am. v. Ector Cnty. Hosp. Dist., 467 F.3d 427 (5th Cir. 2006). “, 5 U.S.C. §§ 7111 , 7114, 7116. Cf. Scott v.”

California Nat'l Guard, & Dep't of Def., Petitioners/cross-Respondents v. Fed. Labor Relations Auth., Respondent/cross-Petitioner, 697 F.2d 874 (9th Cir. 1983). “5 U.S.C. § 7111 (a). Thereupon, the agency and union have a duty to meet and negotiate in good faith for the purpose of arriving at a collective bargaining agreement.”

Am. Fed'n of Gov't Employees, Afl-Cio, Local 2441 v. Fed. Labor Relations Auth., 864 F.2d 178 (D.C. Cir. 1988). “Once employees in a unit of the federal government have chosen by majority vote to be represented by a particular labor organization, that labor organization becomes the exclusive bargaining representative of the unit employees.”

Curtis v. United States, 59 Fed. Cl. 543 (Fed. Cl. 2004). “” 5 U.S.C. § 7111 (a). A union that has been accorded exclusive recognition “is entitled to act for, and negotiate collective bargaining agreements covering, all employees in the unit.”

Julian W. Burke v. United States Postal Serv., 888 F.2d 833 (Fed. Cir. 1989). “As is clear from the language of 5 U.S.C. § 7111 (1988), and implicit in the reasoning adopted by this court in Bacashihua v.”

Baird v. HOLWAY, 539 F. Supp. 2d 79 (D.D.C. 2008). “Defendants have indicated that they filed that petition pursuant to 5 U.S.C. § 7111 (b)(2), which permits a party to seek “clarification of, or an amendment to, a certification then in effect or a matter relating to representation.”

Jaynes v. United States, 75 Fed. Cl. 218 (Fed. Cl. 2007). “An “exclusive representative” is defined as any labor organization which “is certified as the exclusive representative of employees in an appropriate unit pursuant to [ 5 U.S.C. § 7111 ].” 5 U.S.C. § 7103 (a)(16).”

Walter A. Warren v. Local 1759, Am. Fed'n of Gov't Employees, 764 F.2d 1395 (11th Cir. 1985). “He contends that the judicially enforceable duty of fair representation arises out of 5 U.S.C. § 7111 (Congress’ grant of exclusive representation) and not out of the explicit provision of 5 U.”

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