Logic Labor Relations is an anti-union persuasion firm based in Pawleys Island, South Carolina. Peter List is the founder and CEO of Logic Labor Relations, formerly Kulture Consulting. Kulture Consulting changed its name to Logic Labor Relations in June 2014. This may or may not be due to Kulture’s documented affiliations with the alt-right. Specifically, In These Times published an article by John See in 2021 examining Kulture Consulting’s connections with the far-right politics.
See reported that, “Kulture Media, an affiliate of Kulture Consulting, has shared QAnon memes, false claims of election fraud and other hateful content.” The piece goes on to report that an “investigation finds that websites registered or operated by Kulture Consulting CEO Peter List have social media accounts that spread QAnon conspiracy theories, disinformation and memes that may implicitly encourage right-wing violence. List is an Ayn Rand devotee and CPAC panelist who has been linked to the conservative coalition Groundswell, which seeks to advance an ultraconservative agenda through widescale propaganda campaigns. Notes from a 2013 Groundswell meeting indicate that List was designated as the lead for the coalition’s ’Groundgame’ in its ’30 front war seeking to fundamentally transform the nation.'”
Kulture Media LLC, which is now defunct and scrubbed from the internet, was where List’s alt-right writings often appeared.
Prior to launching Kulture Consulting and then Logic Labor Relations, List was a Production Technician for AT&T and a self-described “union guy” according to his LinkedIn. List is the editor of LaborUnionNews.com, an anti-union news mill and a frequent host of Labor Relations Radio, a podcast affiliated with LaborUnionNews.com. He is also the “Union Free” radio host for LaborUnionReport.com
Matthew Hunt has also written extensively about Kulture, List, and Kulture co-founder James Hulsizer (who passed away in 2018). Hunt also wrote an extensive article about Logic Labor Relation’s involvement in an anti-union campaign at Whole Foods.
A 2004 Interview covered List’s and Hulsizer’s background in labor and their understanding of their work as union busters.
Since the dissolution of Kulture, Logic Labor Relations has maintained a significant roster of clients, working for big name clients like Sysco and Hello Fresh. Logic Labor Relation’s most recent LM-21 does not disclose any receipts but does disclose $1,540,624 in disbursements to other contractors.
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The persuader industry is composed of firms and consultants hired by employers to obstruct worker unionization. “Persuaders,” as they are referred to by the U.S. Department of Labor, utilize a range of tactics to thwart union organizing efforts. These tactics include disseminating false and misleading information about unions and their potential impact on worker benefits. They may also employ intimidation tactics such as mandatory captive audience meetings where anti-union messages are delivered. Furthermore, persuaders may engage in surveillance, monitoring union activity and targeting pro-union employees, while also following workers, conducting one-on-one meetings, and collecting personal employee information that can be leveraged against organizing workers. The persuader industry presents a significant threat to the right of working people to collectively bargain for better working conditions.
The Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act (LMRDA) plays a pivotal role in protecting the right of workers to join together in unions. Specifically, Section 203 of the LMRDA establishes crucial reporting and record-keeping requirements for employers and labor relations consultants (i.e., “union-busters” or “persuaders”).
Under LMRDA Section 203, employers are mandated to report union-busting expenditures and activities. This includes expenditures aimed at interfering with, restraining, or coercing employees in the exercise of their collective bargaining rights. Additionally, any agreements or arrangements with third-party consultants, designed to persuade employees or obtain information related to labor disputes, must be reported. Similarly, labor relations consultants are obligated to report such agreements or arrangements with employers, including the terms of their agreements, fees, and detailed descriptions of all activities performed, such as meetings with employees, disseminating information, surveillance of union activities, and other efforts to influence employee unionization decisions. This information must be reported on Form LM-20 within 30 days.
The transparency introduced by Section 203 is fundamental to empowering workers. By disclosing information on anti-union campaigns managed by external entities, workers gain valuable insights. Armed with the knowledge that certain information sources are tied to efforts against unionization, workers can critically assess the messages directed at them.
Reporting Suspected Violations
Due to a lack of enforcement, some labor relations consultants may disregard the law and fail to report their activities to the U.S. Department of Labor. Therefore, it’s crucial for organizers and workers to report suspected “persuader” activity to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Labor-Management Standards (OLMS). You can reach them via email at [email protected], by calling (202) 693-0123, or by contacting your nearest OLMS District Office.
For assistance, please contact LaborLab at [email protected].
If you have any questions regarding the preceding information, please do not hesitate to email [email protected] and free additional resources for workers can be found at LaborLab.us/Resources
