Write an article based on this "Research the difference between these decertification and deauthorization elections. Find out about your own kind of union, like "state and local government employees" or "public school employees" who have comparable procedures that may differ from private sector "decertification" processes. Consider "public sector deauthorization laws" -- state laws governing public employees that provide for:"
Decertification election to totally remove the union. Deauthorization election to only remove the "union security" clause from the contract election. It has only one purpose and effect, to undo union required payments and membership in the union, but: Keeps the union as the exclusive bargaining representative. Keeps the collective bargaining agreement in effect, except for the required unionism clause (membership or dues become voluntary).