If You Hear Knocking, It May Be Too Late

Abstract

It can be said that all union prevention efforts start with a common thought along the lines of “I want to be nonunion.” The reasons can vary. For some employers, it is a concern over the economics of union contracts. For others, it might be the complications of dealing with union representatives, an increased likelihood (either real or perceived) of concerted work actions or the rigors of the collective bargaining process. Some employers simply have a philosophical opposition to unionized workforces. Whatever the underlying reason(s), the desire to remain union free is the first step in maintaining union‐free status.