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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)


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