; and (E) by inserting after paragraph (7), as so redesignated, the following: (8) Except under extraordinary circumstances— (A) a pre-election hearing under this subsection shall begin not later than 8 days after a notice of such hearing is served on the labor organization and shall continue from day to day until completed; (B) a regional director shall transmit the notice of election at the same time as the direction of election, and shall transmit such notice and such direction electronically (including transmission by email or facsimile) or by overnight mail if electronic transmission is unavailable; (C) not later than 2 days after the service of the notice of hearing, the employer shall— (i) post the Notice of Petition for Election in conspicuous places, including all places where notices to employees are customarily posted; (ii) if the employer customarily communicates with employees electronically, distribute such Notice electronically; and (iii) maintain such posting until the petition is dismissed or withdrawn or the Notice of Petition for Election is replaced by the Notice of Election; (D) regional directors shall schedule elections for the earliest date practicable, but not later than the 20th business day after the direction of election; and (E) a post-election hearing under this subsection shall begin not later than 14 days after the filing of objections, if any. ; (2) in subsection (d), by striking (e) or and inserting (d) or ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (f) The Board shall dismiss any petition for an election with respect to a bargaining unit or any subdivision if, during the 12-month period ending on the date on which the petition is filed— (1) the employer has recognized a labor organization without an election and in accordance with this Act; (2) the labor organization and employer engaged in their first bargaining session following the issuance of a bargaining order by the Board