Avoiding Union Organizing A union campaign avoided is far better than a union election won. Employers can help avoid becoming a target of a union or creating a fertile field from which the union seed can sprout by keeping in mind a few simple things. While
there are numerous reasons
why employees turn to a union, the top three reasons why employees are dissatisfied and seek help from an outsider source such as a union are: 1. Lack of appreciation – a feeling that the employer does not really care; 2. A lack of knowing what is happening in their workplace – feeling in on things; 3. Not having a supervisor that is willing to listen to their issues, to work with them. What is unique about all three of these factors is that each one is totally within the control of the employers each and every workday. Feeling appreciated does not require significant effort. A sincere daily greeting, a thank you or pat on the back buys a great deal of goodwill. Sharing what we can about the business,
About the Author Richard D. Alaniz is a partner at Alaniz Law & Associates, PLLC, a labor and employment firm based in Houston. He has been at the forefront of labor and employment law for over forty years, including stints with the U.S. Department of Labor and the National Labor Relations Board. Rick is a prolific writer on labor and employment law and conducts frequent seminars to client companies and trade associations across the country. Questions about this article, or requests to subscribe to receive Rick’s monthly articles, can be addressed to Rick at (281) 833-2200 or
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its future, what the employees can expect helps make employees feel more a part of the company. Lastly, having a supervisor that is fair, consistent and understanding is something that employees have a right to expect. There is no question that competitive wages and fair policies that are consistently
enforced are critical concerns. However, to the extent that employers fail to keep the three factors front and center, they may be inviting the union organizing that is sure to come at some point in the future. If unions are to survive, they must keep knocking on doors. Yours does not have to be one of them.
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