Recent disclosures by LaborLab have brought to light the ongoing practice among employers of hiring external consultants to influence employees against unionizing. These findings, based on Forms LM-20 filed with the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Labor-Management Standards (OLMS), underscore a persistent strategy by companies to counteract union organizing efforts. The filings detail engagements by several companies with consulting firms, often at significant hourly rates, to provide persuader services aimed at swaying employees’ decisions regarding union representation.

Among the notable cases, The Tustin Group in Fairfield, NJ, contracted Cummings Group, LLC, while American Rock Products in Yakima, WA, hired Labor Consulting Group LLC at $395 per hour. The latter’s involvement came to light after the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) election, where the union narrowly won. Similarly, Alro Steel Corporation in Jackson, MI, retained Labor Management Associates, LLC at $325 per hour, a move that followed a lost union election. These instances not only reveal the tactics employed by employers but also point to potential violations of the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act (LMRDA), particularly when filings are made post-election.

The implications of these findings are significant, shedding light on the lengths to which employers may go to prevent unionization. The use of persuaders, especially in cases where filings are delayed until after election results are known, raises questions about transparency and the fairness of labor practices. This trend not only affects the immediate outcomes of union elections but also has broader implications for workers’ rights and the balance of power in labor relations. The data provided by LaborLab serves as a crucial resource for understanding the challenges faced by workers seeking to organize and the need for stricter enforcement of labor laws to ensure fair practices.

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