A number of important developments regarding employers hiring anti-union “persuaders” were recently documented by LaborLab, which can be found below. Anti-union persuaders are consultants and lawyers hired to thwart union organizing efforts and deter workers from exercising their right to collectively bargain. Collective bargaining empowers workers to negotiate collectively for fair wages, benefits, and safe working conditions, leading to improved workplaces and stronger communities.
(1) Arcosa (MI) hired Labor Relations Elevated for $212.50/hour to conduct anti-union “persuasion.” Per the LM-20 filed by Labor Relations Elevated, they were sub-contracted by LRI Consulting Services, which has not filed an LM-20 yet.
(2) Action Resources reported being hired by Newport Meat Southern California (CA) for $3,7500/day to conduct “persuasion.”
(3) Rogue Disposal (OR) has hired Davis Grimm Payne & Marra for $400/hour. The union election is currently open.
(4) LRI Consulting Services disclosed being hired by Coregistics (GA) at a rate of $425/hour.
(5) RO Construction Group (NY) hired Labor Management Consultants for $250/hour.
Anti-union “persuaders” can have an outsized impact on whether or not workers win the right to collectively bargain. “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 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.
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]
