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    Blog Research ● Unionization

    NLRB General Counsel Calls for Union Organizing Through ‘Card Check’

    April 22, 2022 // "In my experience, the card-signing process often is not an accurate indicator of actual interest in or support for a union," Pryzbylski said. "Many employees are peer pressured or coerced into signing cards, but if and when permitted to vote in a secret-ballot election, [they] vote against union representation."

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    News Article ● Unionization

    Library employees voice union concerns to board members

    February 15, 2022 // She reiterated Smith’s sentiments, saying the picture painted of her workplace was “deeply unfair.” She also said a union organizer “cornered” her and used personal information about her family to attempt and “force” her to sign up for a union card.

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    Blog ● Labor

    Columbia U. student workers launch second largest strike in the country

    November 7, 2021 // Union of 3,000 strikes for the 2nd time this year.

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