An employer may file a petition for an election (RM) under certain circumstances to determine support for a new union or to determine whether there is continuing support for an incumbent union. A majority of votes decides the outcome.
| Petitions Filed | Elections | Won by Union | Lost by Union | Petitions Dismissed | Petitions Withdrawn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY07 | 92 | 23 | 7 | 16 | 21 | 43 |
| FY08 | 150 | 25 | 6 | 19 | 30 | 101 |
| FY09 | 75 | 16 | 7 | 9 | 30 | 20 |
| FY10 | 67 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 27 | 22 |
| FY11 | 97 | 60 | 11 | 49 | 16 | 25 |
| FY12 | 31 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 13 | 19 |
| FY13 | 49 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 27 |
| FY14 | 49 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 30 |
| FY15 | 61 | 22 | 5 | 18 | 9 | 20 |
| FY16 | 45 | 24 | 8 | 18 | 6 | 18 |