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IMO it's short-sighted to think those are the only two options. Someone who finds it repugnant could: 1) Try to unionize, and hope for either a more effective
by eesmith 4y ago
IMO it's short-sighted to think those are the only two options.
Someone who finds it repugnant could:
1) Try to unionize, and hope for either a more effective bargaining position, or cause the owner to spend even more time on anti-union efforts and risk possible NLRB involvement.
2) Convince the owner to change his mind. This doesn't need to be direct; could leak internal information with the goal of influencing change through public reaction.
3) Not be so dedicated to getting the job done. If the wages and benefits decrease, then adjust the labor to match.
4) Sabotage from within. For classic examples, see the old OSS "Simple Sabotage Field Manual", section "General Interference with Organizations and Production". https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Simple_Sabotage_Field_Manual/Specific_Suggestions_for_Simple_Sabotage https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Simple_Sabotage_Field_Manual/...
- codefreeordie 4y ago2) is a potentially viable endeavor -- though airing dirty laundry or being accusatory and combative are unlikely to be winning strategies. 4) is likely to result in termination. As is 3), really, though you can maybe milk it a long while.
- eesmith 4y agoI included 3) and 4) because I don't regard being fired as quite the same as "seek employment elsewhere".