Section 98162.5 Of Chapter 4. Labor Provisions From California Public Utilities Code >> Division 10. >> Part 10. >> Chapter 4.
98162.5
. Any question which may arise with respect to whether a
majority of the employees in an appropriate unit desire to be
represented by a labor organization shall be submitted to the Public
Employment Relations Board.
In resolving the questions of representation, including the
determination of the appropriate unit or units, petitions, and the
conduct of hearings and elections, the director shall apply the
relevant federal law and administrative practice developed under the
Labor Management Relations Act, 1947, as amended, and for this
purpose shall adopt appropriate rules and regulations. The rules and
regulations shall be administered by the California State Mediation
and Conciliation Service and shall provide for a prompt public
hearing and a secret ballot election to determine the question of
representation.