Alliance Mobile in Bristol, Virginia recently hired a firm, Labor Management Associates, to discourage workers from unionizing. However, the firm was delinquent disclosing the details of their involvement, potentially violating labor laws. Despite this, workers voted unanimously to join the Communication Workers of America, demonstrating their strong support for unionization.
Here’s what to know:
- Anti-union efforts: Alliance Mobile in Bristol, Virginia, hired Labor Management Associates to discourage their AT&T sales representatives from unionizing.
- Disclosure violation: Labor Management Associates were delinquent in disclosing details of their involvement, potentially violating the Labor Management Relations and Disclose Act. Additionally, Labor Management Associates failed to disclose the terms and conditions of their contract.
- Workers prevail: Despite the anti-union campaign, the workers voted unanimously to join the Communication Workers of America.
- Cost of union-busting: Based on previous filings, LaborLab estimates Alliance Mobile may have paid Labor Management Associates around $3,000 daily for their services.
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