Recent filings with the Department of Labor’s Office of Labor-Management Standards (OLMS) reveal that several companies have engaged “persuader” consultants. These filings, known as LM-20 forms, are required when employers hire outside consultants to persuade employees regarding their rights to organize and bargain collectively.
- Tootsie’s Entertainment LLC, a Nashville, Tennessee-based company located at 422 Broadway, has engaged Government Resources Consultants of America Inc. The agreement was dated May 28, 2025 and the NLRB status for case 10-RC-365430 is currently closed and withdrawn.
- NASCO, operating from 3600 E. 95th Street in Chicago, Illinois, has enlisted CACR Labor Education Services for persuader services. This agreement, dated May 28, 2025, came with a compensation rate of $350 per hour and targeted workers organizing with the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 150.
- Ocean State Job Lot of North Kingstown, Rhode Island, located at 375 Commerce Park Rd, has retained East Coast Labor Relations, LLC. This agreement, dated June 1, 2025, carries a compensation rate of $3800 per day and involves workers and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) Local 251. The NLRB case 01-RC-366017 is currently open.
The filing of LM-20 forms provides transparency into employer-consultant agreements aimed at influencing employees’ decisions regarding union representation. The U.S. Department of Labor mandates these disclosures to ensure workers are aware when outside parties are involved in their workplace’s labor discussions. Unfortunately, the labor relations industry’s compliance with these transparency rules is low and enforcement needs significant improvement.
This information is published by LaborLab, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering working families. Rooted in educating workers about their organizing rights, LaborLab helps working families build power by ensuring accountability and transparency from employers and the labor relations industry.
Anti-union “persuaders” can significantly impact the outcome of unionization drives. These consultants employ 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.