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You could be starting to unionize at your workplace, you could be peeking into your local Homeowners’ Association, or you could be looking to teach the power of democracy to students at your K-12 school. Elections, no matter in what organization or structure, are empowering. Many could say the democratic process is even sacred, which [&

Contracts are created to set agreeable terms among different entities, so it is intuitive that contracts be agreed upon by the relevant parties before they are adopted. However, if a contract is meant to define terms of agreement among a large number of people, it may be difficult to ensure that all parties have had […]

For hotel workers out there, understanding the union contract ratification vote can be a challenge. Simply Googling “contract ratification rules” won’t tell you everything you need to know. But don’t worry–in this guide, you’ll find the basics of a hotel union contract, the mechanism and importance of ratification votes, and t

A contract ensures stable and productive relationships among entities by defining the terms of agreement among them. To ensure that contracts function properly, it is important that they are approved by all. To do so, contracts between parties such as employers and employees are created after bargaining between both parties, and it is exp

Ratification is a complex term with different meanings in different domains. Generally, it refers to the silent agreement of an activity by an authority. For example, let’s suppose you hire external help to deliver goods for the month. You don’t seek your employer's written approval, but the employer divides the pay between you and th

Let us kick things off by highlighting some of the basics of the acclamation vote. In simple terms, election by acclamation is the term used to describe a situation when electing through audible agreement or showing approval through clapping or cheering. Not all of us are familiar with the different electoral processes, be it nationally,

For many people, the term ‘vote by acclamation' or 'elected by acclamation' is not something that they don’t come across regularly and may be unfamiliar. In simple terms, it essentially refers to an uncontested election where the number of candidates equals (or is less than) the number of seats that are vacant. As a result, […]

There are occasions when a homeowners association (HOA) has an uncontested election because there are only the same number of candidates, or fewer, interested in running for a position on the HOA board. For example, if there are three openings on the board, and only three people who want to assume those roles, then a […]

Whether you’re choosing who gets which award at your company awards, what play your class should perform, or what’s on the menu at your lunch party, you might wish you had an easy way to hold a vote. Voting in person can acquire a lot of time and resources–read on to learn about websites that […]

Education is not limited to plotting quadratic equations and reading comprehension exercises–it is meant to better prepare students for the world. A quality high school experience should help students become well-rounded members of society who are able to express their opinions and make decisions for the collective good.  Holding m

When it comes to voting, many voters opt not to cast their votes at all because they worry about choosing the wrong candidate, they don’t understand the vote at hand, they think their vote is obsolete, or they simply have no motivation to vote. Many people often don’t feel heard, which is why they disconnect […]

A homeowners association (HOA), also called a condominium association, operates by a designated set of rules and principles. The three main documents that govern HOAs are: Rules and Regulations; Bylaws; and Declarations of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs). These documents cover various aspects of the community, and chang

Did you fall head over heels with a French Bulldog only to realize your homeowner association (HOA) has a sixty-pound weight restriction on dogs? Are you expecting your sister to stay with you long-term, but she won’t be able to park her vehicle overnight on the street while she’s there? They might seem annoying, but […]

A homeowners association (HOA) consists of property owners who live in a particular condominium or residential neighborhood. Essentially, an HOA aims to ensure the building and property use regulations are enforced and that common areas are well maintained.  What happens, though, if HOA regulations aren’t enforced or are being igno