Rights and Resources

It is unlawful for an employer to interfere with, restrain, or coerce employees seeking to organize or join a union. They cannot:

• tell employees that the foundation will fire or punish them if they engage in a union activity
• lay off or discharge any employee for union activity
• promise or withhold wage increases or special concessions to keep employees from forming a union
• prohibit union activists from asking others to join the union during non-work hours
• ask employees about confidential union matters, meetings, etc.
• ask employees about the union or union representatives
• ask employees how they intend to vote
• ask employees whether they belong to a union or signed a union card
• create/change work assignments that intend to punish or get rid of an employee because of their union activity
• threaten employees or coerce them in an attempt to influence their vote
• tell employees that existing benefits will be discontinued if the company is unionized
• say unionization will force the employer to lay off employees
• say unionization will take away vacations or other benefits and privileges presently in effect
• promise employees promotions, raises, or other benefits if they vote no