Supervision in the Hospitality Industry- AHLEI Practice Test

All of the following are actions management can take to influence a union organizing campaign except:

1. Describe the disadvantages of union membership

2. Indicate how management has improved benefits and working conditions

3. Promise benefits to employees who vote against the union

4. Publicize details about the union that employees may not be aware of

The correct answer is: Promise benefits to employees who vote against the union

The correct choice illustrates that promising benefits to employees who vote against the union could be construed as an unfair labor practice. Such promises can be interpreted as coercion or attempting to manipulate the employees' decision-making process, which is against labor laws in many jurisdictions. Management can, however, engage in various actions to express their perspective on unionization. Describing the disadvantages of union membership, highlighting improvements in benefits and working conditions, and providing information about the union are all acceptable strategies. These actions align with management’s right to inform and advocate for their stance in a union organizing campaign, as long as they do not cross the line into coercion or manipulation. Promising specific rewards or benefits conditioned on an anti-union vote runs the risk of violating the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), which protects an employee's right to organize and engage in collective bargaining.