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Salting

What it is and why we do it

	Information (unorganized workers and company)
	Education (bridging experience between union and non-union workers)
	Agitation (raise expectations and aspirations; demonstrate union power)
	Organizing

Benefits of Salting

	Jobs for unemployed members
	Access to workers
	Obtains witnesses to labor law violations

For more important information on salting, use the links below:

Legal Rights of Salts (Word document)

Collecting Information (Word document)

A recent Board case limits the free speech rights of salts and allows them to be fired for disloyalty. (PDF file)