Union Busting

Union busting is a term that describes a wide range of activities undertaken by employers, their proxies, and governments, which attempt to prevent the formation or expansion of trade unions. Union busting tactics can range from legal to illegal, subtle to violent, but in theory all union busting is illegal, but the legality of tactics may or may not be recognized depending on legislation. International labor laws exist country to country differing greatly in governance (and protection) of unions and organizing regarding such things as posting notices/communications, organizing inside or outside employer property, solicitations, card signing, picketing, work stoppages, striking, strikebreaking, lockout (industry), dismissals or termination of employment, permanent replacements, employer-controlled trade unions. automatic recognition, ballot elections and more. Article 23 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights declares that everyone has a right to form and/or join a trade union. (UDHR).