Which of the following reactions by union organizers would NOT be appr

QUESTION

Which of the following reactions by union organizers would NOT be appropriate under current laws?

A) Have union members from another, unionized greenhouse apply for work at Florabunda to help organize that firm.
B) Distribute a flyer describing the benefits of union representation to workers as they arrive or leave work.
C) Threaten to organize a closed shop in which the employer could hire only workers already in the union.
D) Call together the most interested and articulate employees to form an advocacy group that will help organize the union.
E) Use text messaging and Twitter to communicate with potential members and coordinate actions in a discreet way.

ANSWER

Answer: C
Explanation: C) This would be an empty threat since the Taft-Hartley Act made such closed shops illegal. The other activities are legal, though a firm could properly restrict access to workers by outsiders. “Union salting” (Choice A) is one legal way that a union could gain access to the workplace. Choices B and D: So long as the activities take place outside work hours, both are legal and proper ways to begin advocacy. Choice E: So long as workers were not being distracted from their work by the messages, this is an unobtrusive way to organize that would be difficult for management to observe.