<P> A bargaining unit, in labor relations, is a group of employees with a clear and identifiable community of interests who are (under U.S. law) represented by a single labor union in collective bargaining and other dealings with management . Examples would be non-management professors, law enforcement professionals, blue - collar workers, clerical and administrative employees, etc . Geographic location as well as the number of facilities included in bargaining units can be at issue during representation cases . </P> <P> The size of a company does not relate to the size of a bargaining unit . Bargaining units must consist of at least three employees, and must have the support of a majority of employees in the bargaining unit . However, the bargaining unit can be a small portion of a large company where no other employees are members of a union . </P>

Who is typically included in the bargaining​ unit