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Additionally, I know we share an awareness of the importance of precedent in our
decision-making processes and our handling of union issues in a legally compliant
manner.

REASONS SOME COMPANIES EMBRACE UNIONS

Many matters that can be grey-area territory requiring more time, research,
effort, and internal consultation with your legal department or leadership, may be
simplified into very clear black and white issues.
Exposure to negotiations over benefits and other compensation is excellent training,
is very good for the résumé of the HR professional, and can work out very well for
both the company and for employees.
Employees who feel protected and know what to expect do work harder and well
for the company because they also feel a strong sense of pride and ownership in
their union and in their jobs.
Relationships between industry and the workforce are stabilized.
Work stoppages are less likely.

SAMPLE MEMO REGARDING CONCERNS ABOUT
UNION COMPLIANCE WITH THE NLRA

On letterhead, in interoffice memo format, or via e-mail
CONFIDENTIAL

To: Your Supervisor (Include any others on this list to whom this memo should be
addressed.)

From: Your Name
Date:

Re.: Concerns about (Union) Compliance with NLRA
I am compelled to express concern about how [Name of Union(s)] at (Company) is
operating.
I am concerned about how the recent situation with (employee’s name or department
or situation or contract negotiation) was handled. Unless I am unaware of additional
information or documentation related to this matter, I recommend that we take appro-
priate and legally compliant action to formally address this concern with (Union)’s
leadership.

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