Nelson Cary recently wrote an article around the poll that Gallup does on the approval of unions.  Some very interesting results were reported:

A recently released Gallup survey shows that only 52% of Americans approve of unions.  Another 41% indicated that they disapproved of unions.  The approval number is up from 2009, however, when only 48% approved of unions.  The survey has asked the same question since 1936.  This year’s result was the second worst result for unions since the poll began, behind only last year’s result.

Opinion surveys like this one clearly help employers understand what Americans generally feel about unions.  However, employers should keep in mind that union formation usually begins with issues that are specific to a workplace.  These issues can be anything from an employee feelin unfairly treated, disresptected, or in general not having a voice.   

Thus, it would be a mistake to read the Gallup results and conclude that the possibility of a union organizing drive at any given business is remote.  Keep vigilant and treat your employees with respect!

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