Email and Unions

BarbieW · January 2008

I've been reading about the NLRB decision on company email being used for union solicitation. I'm interested in what people think this means for the policies at their companies. Are you changing your email policy? Can we allow some personal use but strictly prohibit solicitation for any purpose?

regdunlop · January 2008

we aren't unionized but i'd imagine that if you are in good shape as long as you treat all solicitation (union related or not) the same. i still think it will require you to be diligent about enforcing the policy consistently.

KLeede · January 2008

We're considering modifying our e-mail policy to allow communications only for charitable organizations like the United Way but not for commercial organizations, but we're still deciding on the exact language to use.

TXHRGuy · January 2008

Labor unions are neither charitable nor commercial, so you would need additional language or simply say "charitable only" if your purpose is to prevent both union use and the potential for unfair practices when managers are left to their own devices because the policy creates a gray area.

KLeede · January 2008

Good point, TXHR. I think "charitable only" gets us where we want to go in terms of allowing invitations for walkathons, etc. Thanks!

Email and Unions

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