A number of important developments regarding anti-union “persuaders” were documented by LaborLab last week, which can be found below. Anti-union persuaders are consultants and lawyers hired to thwart union organizing efforts. Persuader tactics include disseminating false and misleading information about unions and their potential impact on worker benefits. They 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.
- Montefiore Nyack Hospital (NY) hired the Crossroads Group Labor Relations Consultants for $450/hour. The election is currently open.
- Amazon DMH9 (MA) hired Edward Hinkle via RoadWarrior Productions for $2,500/day
- Sunshine Disposal (WA) hired Labor Advisors. Despite being legally required, no compensation was provided.
- The LCP Group, L.P. (NY) hired Solutions Labor Relations Consultants. Again, despite being legally required, no compensation was provided.
- Amazon DDE9 (CO) hired RoadWarrior Productions for $2,000/day.
- Parexel (NC) hired Labor Advisors; no compensation provided. The election petition was withdrawn.
- ONNI/Emily Management (IL) hired ICWE for $400/day. The election was won 3-1.
- The Bricton Group/Renaissance Chicago (IL) hired LRI Consulting Services for $425/hour. Unfortunately, the election was withdrawn.
- PetSmart, Inc. (MI) hired LRI Consulting Services for $425/hour. The election is currently open.
Last week, LaborLab’s Union-Buster Tracker was also updated.
Over the weekend, The Labor Valley Report (TLVR) did a segment highlighting these recent examples of bosses hiring “labor relations consultants” to “persuade” workers against collectively bargaining for stronger workplaces and communities.
If you are aware of any employer or labor relations consultant that is involved in persuader activity, contact LaborLab at [email protected]
