Beginning September 1, 2008, authorization cards submitted in support of a card check certification must set forth the precise name of the employee organization the petitioner wishes
to be certified as the majority representative.
The employee organization specified on the authorization cards must match the name of the petitioner listed on the petition - and not merely the parent
state-wide, national or international labor organization.
Authorization cards not complying with this requirement will not be counted.
Effective immediately, all initial filings, except Petitions to Initiate Compulsory Interest Arbitration and Appeals of Interest Arbitration Awards, as well as Answers, certifications and affidavits may be
submitted by email attachment so long as the signature page is scanned and submitted as part of the filing. However, all original filings and submissions shall be retained by a filing party in its
file. Such originals shall be produced upon request. Email may also not be used for briefs and appendices in Appeals of Interest Arbitration Awards.