Hyper-Tech Enterprises Manufactures Mechanical Parts Used in Air Conditioning and Heating

question 83

Multiple Choice

Hyper-Tech Enterprises manufactures mechanical parts used in air conditioning and heating units. The company employs over 300 workers at its Alabama facility. None of the Hyper-Tech employees belong to a union; however, management believes that unionization is in the near future. A representative of a local union has recently visited Hyper-Tech in an attempt to solicit members and have them sign authorization cards. Enough eligible employees have signed authorization cards to petition the NLRB for an election. Hyper-Tech's top executives are considering fighting the unionization efforts. Which of the following, if true, supports the argument by the NLRB that Hyper-Tech has conducted unfair labor practices?

• A) Hyper-Tech managers prohibited union representatives from soliciting employees who were on duty.
• B) Hyper-Tech managers intervened when pro-union employees solicited other employees while both were on duty.
• C) Hyper-Tech managers prohibited the distribution of union literature in the company cafeteria during lunch.
• D) Hyper-Tech managers barred non-employee union representatives from entering the firm's building.

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