The principle to remember is that a Union Authorization Card is a legal document that transfers rights you have today as a Honda associate to a union. A signed card also lengthens the union organizing effort since it is valid for 12 months after it is signed. During the card-signing phase of a campaign, an unsigned card can send a message that you don’t want the union and you want the union’s drive to end. You should take great care and caution in deciding whether to sign, just as you would any other important legal document.

Also, be aware that if the union collects signed cards from 50% of associates, it can automatically become your collective bargaining representative, without an election.