It is unlawful for an employer or leadership (managers, administrators or Board of Trustees) to interfere with, restrain, or coerce employees seeking to organize or join a union. They cannot:
- tell employees that the museum 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
- threaten to close the museum if employees form a union
If you have experienced or witnessed any violations to the above, please fill out the following documentation form and email it to [email protected]: