LaborLab Exposes Employers' Use of Anti-Union Persuaders in Recent Filings
LaborLab's latest findings highlight the ongoing use of anti-union consultants by employers, revealing violations and the significant financial investments companies make to influence unionization efforts.
This week, LaborLab shed light on the persistent use of anti-union persuaders by employers, as detailed in recent filings with the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Labor-Management Standards (OLMS). The disclosures, known as Forms LM-20, are required when employers hire external consultants to sway employees' decisions regarding unionization. The filings for the week of July 21, 2025, underscore a concerning trend of companies investing heavily in these services, with some cases revealing clear violations of the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act (LMRDA).
Among the notable cases, The Tustin Group in Fairfield, NJ, engaged Cummings Group, LLC, while American Rock Products in Yakima, WA, paid Labor Consulting Group LLC $395 per hour in a failed attempt to counter unionization efforts by IBT 760. Similarly, Alro Steel Corporation in Jackson, MI, spent $325 per hour on Labor Management Associates, LLC, in a scenario where the union lost the election. Medix Ambulance Service in Hillsboro, OR, also enlisted Davis Grimm Payne & Marra at $440 per hour in an ongoing case. These instances not only highlight the financial stakes involved but also raise questions about the timing and transparency of these filings, with some submitted post-election, contravening LMRDA guidelines.