Rapid Response Program

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With today's statistics on union representation at an all time low 7% of the private sector workforce, do not be tempted to believe union organizing has stopped.

In fact, while the number of elections is down somewhat, unions are winning over 60% of elections held. The average number of employees in an NLRB election is 25. A union would only need a minimum of 8 signed union authorization cards to have the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) conduct an election.

Unions have professionally trained organizers, but often publicly object to companies retaining consultants for assistance during a union campaign. Many companies do not have the staff or resources to understand how to effectively and legally respond to trained union organizers. When employers engage outside experts to assist them the unions win less than 7% of elections. When employees are allowed to hear all of the facts about union representation they are better prepared to make an informed decision.
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Often employers are surprised to learn of their employees' interest in unionizing and therefore are unprepared for what comes next. Most union organizers are trained to create conflict and

Following the famous quote "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" do not let yourself be taken by surprise.

One 2 One Partners is ready to help you prepare for and respond to union organizing activity on any level.

Critical preparation and response activities include:

Organizing your team
Create effective communications
The do's and don'ts of campaign communications
Train your supervisors and managers to respond to any union situation ranging from employee questions about unions to card signing and NLRB petitions

Time and planning are critical in positively responding to any union activity.

The best defense is a good offense, so monitor your employee relations environment and be prepared for any eventuality.