Intervention shall not be permitted in written majority authorization cases. Before the Department issues a certification, Petitions for Certification by Written Majority Authorization shall be dismissed and the Department shall investigate questions of representation pursuant to M.G.L. c. 150E, § 4 under the following circumstances:

1. (a) If an employee organization files a representation petition for the same or a similar bargaining unit to the one described in a pending Petition for Certification by Written Majority Authorization;
2. (b) If an employee organization files a Petition for Certification by Written Majority Authorization for the same or a similar bargaining unit to the one described in a pending representation petition; or
3. (c) If an employee organization files a Petition for Certification by Written Majority Authorization for the same or a similar bargaining unit to the one described in a pending Petition for Certification by Written Majority Authorization.

REGULATORY AUTHORITY

456 CMR 14.00: M.G.L. c. 23, §§ 9O, 9T(c), (d); c. 150E, §§ 2 through 5, 13 and 14.