CONDUCTING A SUCCESSFUL UNION-FREE CAMPAIGN - A PRIMER (PART I)

There appears to be an increase in the number of representation electi ons being held to determine whether employees desire to be represented by a labor organization, as well as more union election victories. Th is article presents practical and legal information on how to conduct an effective representation campaign in order to remain union-free. Be cause of the scope of the material covered, it is being presented in t his and the next issue of Employee Relations Law Journal. This first p art will present practical suggestions and the legal guidelines for re maining union-free, as well as an overview of the organizing process a nd election mechanics through start of the formal campaign period. In the next issue, Part II will provide a legal overview of permissible a nd impermissible employer conduct during a campaign, practical suggest ions for running a successful campaign, and an overview of post-electi on law and procedure.