The Overrock Typewriter Company Has Been in Business for One

question 81

Essay

The Overrock Typewriter Company has been in business for one hundred years,but falling sales have forced several layoffs in the past twenty years.There has never been a union at the company,but some workers have organized a union election.Just before the election,Overrock's owner,Jabo,promises the employees a significant raise and additional days off for vacation and sick leave.The union loses the election.Jabo claims that he did nothing wrong,since he did not threaten employees,and since he did not promise benefits if they would vote against the union.Jabo asserts that he simply gave his employees a raise and a few extra days off.What,if any,legal violations did Overrock's owner commit,and does the union have any recourse?

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Definitions:

Procrastination

The action of delaying or postponing something.

Combatting

Engaging in action or struggle against a challenge or adversary.

Workaholics

Individuals who compulsively work long and hard hours, often to the detriment of personal relationships and health.

Fear Of Success

Belief that if one succeeds at an important task, one will be asked to take on more responsibility in the future