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What Is the Difference Between Elected and Nominated?
December 9, 2022
When it comes to elections and voting, there’s a lot of vocabulary at play. Below, we’re going to discuss what it means for someone to be nominated versus elected–in short,  ‘nominated’ refers to a person chosen for a position, and ‘elected’ means they obtain a position by receiving the most votes. We’ll also explain
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Self-Administered Elections
December 7, 2022
Elections aren’t just for the government. Every day, elections are conducted in corporate boardrooms, labor unions, and organizations all across America. These elections range from small team decisions to large-scale votes involving hundreds or even thousands of participants. They play a crucial role in the democratic process within org
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What Is the Role of Technology in the Voting Process Today?
December 5, 2022
When most people think of what it means to vote, they typically think about local, state, and federal elections related to government. But each and every day, all kinds of elections take place that have nothing to do with the government.  This voting takes place in the boardrooms and the workforces of America's companies and [&hellip
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How Is an Abstain Vote Counted?
December 2, 2022
Online union voting is a democratic process in which workers vote for the representatives who will bargain on their behalf. These reps are incredibly important because they give workers a say in how their workplace is run. Unions play an important role in protecting workers' rights and ensuring that they're treated fairly. Sometimes, thou
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What Happens When a Union Strikes?
November 30, 2022
Updated: February 11th, 2025 When a union strikes, operations can come to a standstill, leading to significant financial and social consequences for both workers and employers. A union strike occurs when employees collectively stop working to protest unfair labor conditions, uncompetitive wages, or stalled union contract negotiations. Str
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What Is a Strike Authorization Vote?
November 28, 2022
More than fourteen million Americans are members of a union of some sort, ranging from education, transportation, and government to healthcare, construction, and more.  A union presents a collective to advocate for workers’ rights and allows them to pull together and negotiate for their contract needs. For instance, labor unions he
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What Are Secret Ballot Elections for Unions?
November 25, 2022
A ‘secret ballot’ is a voting method used for elections in which the voter’s identity remains anonymous to allow for political policy. This anonymity is to protect voters from any means of unfair voter influencing, threats, blackmail, scare tactics, or external attempts of bribery or coercion.  There are many different ways of
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How Do Union Votes Work?
November 23, 2022
A union is an organization that serves as an exclusive representative for a group of employees to bargain for wages, hours, benefits, health and safety, working conditions, and more. For a union to become your exclusive representative, a majority of the employees must vote to unionize or form a union.  The purpose of a union [&hellip
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What Does A Board Member Do?
October 26, 2022
Do a deep dive into any organization, and you will inevitably come across a board of directors. While responsibilities may vary from one organization to the next, a board is generally responsible for the strategic oversight and success of a business or association. The number of individuals that comprise a board depends on the organizatio
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Private Member Associations 
October 26, 2022
Updated: February 11th, 2025 Private Member Associations (PMAs) are organizations that operate outside the jurisdiction of local, state, and federal governments. They are formed by individuals who come together based on mutual interests or activities, and membership is granted through an invitation process rather than open enrollment. The
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Board of Directors Best Practices
October 26, 2022
The mission behind most boards of directors is to act in its members' best interests, help its organization thrive, and stick to its purpose, vision, and goals. The scope and the responsibilities of the board members vary depending on the size of the board, the number of members that make up an organization, if it […]
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How Board Members Are Nominated
October 26, 2022
Whether the Board of Directors of your organization is planning a succession, looking to make structural changes, or you are establishing a board for the first time, you will need a board nominations committee. Board nominating committees are responsible for nominating board members. Their roles include evaluating current policies and rol
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Board Nominating Committee Process
October 26, 2022
Whether your organization is actively developing a board nomination process, or you’re looking to improve on current methods, it is important to understand a board member nomination process. A board nominating committee is typically a select group of directors or members that are tasked with selecting nominees for upcoming board member
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Board Member Nomination Process
October 26, 2022
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 [&
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