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ABOUT CARDS
Employees sign cards applying for membership in the union and authorizing the union to represent them in negotiations with their employer. Federal labour law requires unions to collect $5 from each employee when they sign a membership card.
If at least 35 per cent of the employees sign membership cards, the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) will hold a vote to see if employees want a union. If more than 50 per cent of the employees sign membership cards, the CIRB can also certify the union without holding a vote.