Consolidated Stores is undergoing a unionization campaign. Prior to the union election, management states that the union is unnecessary to protect workers. Management also provides bonuses and wage increases to the workers during this period. The employees reject the union. Union organizers protest that the wage increases during the election campaign unfairly prejudiced the vote.
A) Does the wage increase paid by Consolidated Stores constitute an “Interference with Union Activities”? (See p. 537.) Explain your answer.
B) Assuming the wage increase paid by Consolidated Stores constitutes an “Interference with Union Activities,” what will be the legal consequences to Consolidated Stores?