If you have employees, they have most likely heard of an uptick in union activity recently. However, they probably aren't as educated about the process and pitfalls as you may think. Unions can promise additional benefits to your employees and improvements in working conditions, but like many other situations, there is much more to the story.
Former long-term union organizer and officer Rian Wathen emphasizes that unions are permitted to intentionally mislead workers to convince them to sign union authorization cards. Therefore, he recommends a strong proactive educational approach with your employees before a union talks to them.
