While some employers
may hope that this will
pass without impacting
them, others recognize
that there is now an
increased risk to their
business model and are
looking for inexpensive,
yet effective steps to take
to reduce that risk.
organized, they are warning signs that
should not be ignored.
Recommendation: Train managers
and supervisors on signs of organizing
activity or changes in employee behavior
so that at the first sign of activity, you
can address any issues before an election
petition is filed.
Third, if you get notice that a petition
for an election has been filed, you cannot
afford to lose even a minute of time. Seriously. An election could be held in as soon
as two weeks (maybe sooner) even though
the union organizers may have spent
months signing up your employees. You
should immediately confer with your labor
counsel to obtain