Anti Union tactics part 1
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This document outlines common anti-union tactics that bosses may use during a union organizing campaign. It lists arguments bosses make such as claiming the union is an outsider, will disrupt the workplace environment, only wants dues money, will make workers go on strike, will bankrupt the organization, and is corrupt. It advises workers that these tactics have been used repeatedly and stresses the importance of worker solidarity during an organizing effort.
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1.) Labor unions have existed in the United States since the birth of the country, tracing their origins back to the 18th-century Industrial Revolution in Europe. Labor unions have the goal of both obtaining pay and working conditions that satisfy their members within. They also want to give their members a voice in decisions that are directly affecting them. Traditionally, they obtain these goals by gaining power in numbers. The more workers who belong to a union, the greater the unions power. More members translates into greater ability to halt or disrupt production. Specific statistics show the advantages workers in unions have over non unionized workers. Workers with strong unions have been able to set industry standards for wages and benefits that help all workers, both union and non unionized. I am of the opinion that when employees are in a better work environment/condition and get paid a good salary, perform better at their job. The disadvantage would be that the dissatisfaction can lead to high turnover and unemployment.油
The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored both the importance of unions in giving workers a collective voice in the workplace and the urgent need to reform U.S. Even though it may seem as if it is difficult or a hassle it becomes worth it at the end. Me personally, I am not in a union, but if given the opportunity to do so at my job I definitely would take advantage and jump on it!
2.) The dynamic for workers shifted greatly over the course of the late 19th and early 20th century. In the early 1900's workers had very few rights. Child labor was common, and worker safety was not a concern for employers. However, after Upton Sinclair published The Jungle in 1906 and the tragedy at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory in 1911, the tide began to turn in favor of workers. Labor unions play an instrumental role in these changes. They helped to sway public opinion by exposing the exploitation of workers. They also helped to bring together large groups of people who were powerless and poor. As individuals,油 these people did not have the influence or resources to fight against wealthy employers.油
I have never joined a union. I work in construction management and its not an option for me.油 My father was a union member, and the benefits were immeasurable.油 We had access to top medical and dental benefits at reasonable prices. He was compensated for time worked and given enough paid vacation to rest and have family time. For having a blue collar job, my dad was able to provide a middle class life for our family. The down side of unions is people abuse the protections and don't put in their best effort at work. They use the union as a cover for their antics and companies are stuck with an underperforming worker. It takes only a few bad workers to soil the image of an entire union. I feel if they are using their influence correctly, unions are a valuable and positive institution, but workers should never be forced to join.油
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Anti Union tactics part 1
- 1. Anti-Union Tactics Part 1 Bob Kraves former IAM educator sevark@aol.com
- 2. Anti-Union Tactics Bosses generally follow a predictable pattern of harassment and propaganda. The following is a checklist of some tactics you can expect to see during a union organizing campaign.
- 3. What The Bosses Will Say About Unions The union is a third party, an outsider.
- 4. What The Bosses Will Say About Unions The union will disrupt the happy family environment we've created here.
- 5. What The Bosses Will Say About Unions All the union wants is your dues money.
- 6. What The Bosses Will Say About Unions We just got our wake-up call from you and we're listening. Give us another chance.
- 7. What The Bosses Will Say About Unions The union will make you go out on strike.
- 8. What The Bosses Will Say About Unions The union will ruin our organization and make us go broke.
- 9. What The Bosses Will Say About Unions Unions are corrupt and undemocratic.
- 10. What The Bosses Will Say About Unions The union only wants to run the employer's organization.
- 11. What The Bosses Will Say About Unions We would increase wages and benefits but now we can't because of the union.
- 12. Sound Familiar? If any of these tactics sound familiar keep in mind they have been used over and over. The key for workers is SOLIDARITY during the organizing campaign.