Employer's Effect on Unions - Support and Abolishment
The case discusses the difference between an employer's support of and abolishment of a union. If an employer is supportive of unions, they will view the relationship as a partnership. The employer may offer the use of office equipment and/or meeting space for union activity. In contrast, as an attempt to abolish a union, the employer will attempt to gain control of activity by targeting the Officers and encouraging the employer's perspectives with members; rather than what is viewed as best for the union. This is an employer's attempt to essentially have spies within the union, who report back to the employer on what is being well-received by the union members and what is not working.