Union Risk Assessment Quiz » National Labor Relations Advocates

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Employee Engagement and Communication

Assessing employee engagement and communication is a critical step to determine underlying risk factors that are commonly root causes for unionization efforts.

1. How often does the CEO/Owner or other senior leadership closely interact with front line employees?*

Often

Occasionally

Seldom

Never

2. How frequently does your company hold employee meetings?**

Often

Occasionally

Seldom

Never

3. After employee meetings, does the company post a summary of the meeting topics discussed and an action plan for items that need to be addressed?*

Yes

4. Does the company allow employees access, participation, or feedback in its decision-making processes?*

Yes

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Working Conditions

An honest, frank, and ongoing assessment of working conditions and the level of engagement and responsiveness concerning working conditions can often shed light on employee satisfaction with their current employment. Minor concerns in management’s eyes can be major pain points to a rank and file employee.

1. How frequently do employees have to work overtime due to staff shortages or call outs?*

Often

Occasionally

Seldom

Never

2. Does the company issue annual performance reviews with the potential for salary or wage increases?*

Yes

3. Does the company have a formal procedure to allow employees to submit grievances or concerns?*

Yes

4. How does the company handle disciplinary matters?*

Progressive discipline process is used consistently

Progressive discipline process is used most of the time, not all the time

Each disciplinary issue is handled independently based on its own facts

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Organizational Changes and Union Activity Indicators

It is imperative to closely and objectively monitor all organizational changes for employee reaction. Companies must be careful to not dismiss signs of potential union activity.

1. Have there been any management changes in the last 12 months?*

Yes

2. Has the company made any changes in the last 12 months to its health insurance, wages, or other major terms and conditions of employment?*

Yes

3. Has there been any evidence or indication that employees are signing union cards or circulating petitions?*

Yes

Maybe

4. Has the company received any unfair labor practice charge filings from the National Labor Relations Board?*

Yes

5. Has the company been contacted by a union directly in the last 12 months?*

Yes

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Personal Information

This risk assessment is grounded in our extensive experience in both preventative and defensive labor strategies. Your answers will provide a clear understanding of your current risk landscape.

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Name*

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Business Name*

Your Title*

Email Address*

Phone Number*