A new report from the Economic Policy Institute (EPI) and LaborLab reveals the staggering amount of money employers spend each year to discourage workers from exercising their right to organize.
According to the report, U.S. employers spend more than $1.5 billion annually on union avoidance efforts, including anti-union consultants, law firms, and campaigns designed to influence workers during organizing drives.
The findings highlight the growing industry dedicated to helping corporations resist unionization efforts. Employers frequently hire outside consultants to conduct mandatory meetings, develop anti-union messaging, train managers, and implement strategies aimed at discouraging workers from supporting union representation.
Despite these efforts, workers across the country continue to organize in pursuit of better wages, stronger benefits, safer working conditions, and a voice on the job.
The report comes at a time when public support for unions remains strong and workers in a variety of industries — including logistics, transportation, warehousing, healthcare, hospitality, and technology — are increasingly seeking the protections and bargaining power that come with union representation.
The ability of workers to organize and bargain collectively is a fundamental right. Yet the report demonstrates the lengths to which many employers are willing to go to prevent workers from exercising that right.
Teamsters Joint Council 42 remains committed to supporting workers who choose to stand together and build collective power in their workplaces. When workers have a voice on the job, entire communities benefit through higher standards, improved workplace safety, and stronger middle-class careers.
Read the full report from the Economic Policy Institute and LaborLab at the link below.
READ THE REPORT HERE
U.S. employers spend more than $1.5 billion annually on union avoidance