…they just change with the times. In many of our interviews with former union organizers, one of the chief tactics that many of them used during card signing campaigns was the use of a survey or poll, asking employees what things they would “change” about their jobs. The tactic is a subtle attempt to make the employees believe that they will have more say in the collective bargaining process than is ever actually the case, and is just one more deception on the part of union organizers. The Transport Workers Union has moved this tactic online during their recent organizing campaign for Virgin America flight attendants. The tactic is skillfully executed, and should be studied so proper counter-strategies can be designed during an organizing campaign. Take a few minutes to check out the link.
