These
union busters conduct captive audience meetings designed to
discredit union supporters in front of co-workers and instill
fear among those who would vote for union representation. When
workers try to voice opposing viewpoints or even ask questions,
these union busters shout them down, denying the workers their
chance to defend themselves and the benefits of a union.
The union busters also shadow workers they think
might be swayed against the union. They ride along with drivers
all day, subject employees to endless anti-union propaganda and
deny their staff the basic right to privacy – the right to
be left alone to make their own decisions.
Some
employees have reported that the union busters say they have
recorded conversations that would be played for the bosses if
the employees side with the union.
White
Cap has hung "Vote No" banners in the workplace, but when
workers display "Vote Yes" signs on their personal vehicles,
they are vandalized.
Despite
the constant intimidation and harassment, the White Cap
employees will not be discouraged. Their unity is stronger than
ever. But they need your support.
Send a letter to White Cap's
managers voicing your disgust with their anti-union
tactics. Tell them that America is about fairness, dignity and
freedom. Tell them that you will not tolerate union
busting and the abuse of working people.
Support
these workers in their fight for a living wage, affordable
health care and respect on the job.