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Salting & the Truth In Employment Act
109th Congress
"Salting" is an organized conspiracy on the part of Big Labor bosses, aided and abetted by the pro-forced-unionism dominated National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), to obtain access to forced-dues dollars from non-union workers by destabilizing non-union workforces from within.
The term "salting" refers to union organizers applying for jobs with non-union employers with the aim of organizing the employers' workforce. Or, more frequently, triggering an unfair labor practice charge that will result in heavy back-pay costs to the target employer and a NLRB cease and desist order that will weaken the target employer's ability to fight future organizing efforts. "Salts" are union organizers, not workers.
"Salting" is an underhanded method of intimidation designed by Big Labor bosses to blackmail employers into handing loyal employees over to union officials without the employees' consent.
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Federal Legislation
| Bill | Position | Description | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H | 1816 | Support | Truth In Employment Act | Text/Status |
| S | 983 | Support | Truth In Employment Act | Text/Status |
Fact Sheets
» Salting & the Truth In Employment Act
July 11, 2005 - Anti-Salting Bill Seeks to Restore Truth in Employment (PDF viewer required to view this document)
News Releases
» House Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Union 'Salting'
June 21, 2005 - Mark Mix, President of the National Right to Work Committee, and other opponents of union “salting” campaigns made their case today at a hearing in the House Subcommittee on Workforce, Employment, and Government Programs on the topic of “Union Salting – Organizing Against Small Business.”
Speeches & Congressional Testimony
» Testimony of Mark Mix in Support of the Truth in Employment Act of 2005
June 21, 2005 - NRTWC President Mark Mix testifies before the House Small Business Committee's Subcommittee on Workforce, Empowerment, and Government Programs
» Photos from the Salting Hearing
June 21, 2005 - Testimony before the House Small Business Committee's Subcommittee on Workforce, Empowerment, and Government Programs in support of the Truth in Employment Act of 2005
Right to Work Newsletter Articles
» 'Big Labor Salting Hurts All Americans'
July 1, 2005 - Right to Work President Testifies in Favor of Truth in Employment (PDF viewer required to view this document)
» Across Nation, Right to Work Is 'on the March'
July 1, 2005 - New 'Matching Grant Challenge' Issued to Boost Vital Programs (PDF viewer required to view this document)
» Committee Leader to Testify Against 'Salting'
June 1, 2005 - Right to Work Members Press For Votes on Truth in Employment Act (PDF viewer required to view this document)
» Will Congress Stop Sanctioning Union Sabotage?
April 1, 2005 - Notorious 'Salting' Tactic Helps Big Labor Grab More Forced Dues (PDF viewer required to view this document)
» Right to Work Bill Now Before House and Senate
March 3, 2005 - Committee Officers and Members Recruit Capitol Hill Cosponsors (PDF viewer required to view this document)
» Committee Unveils New 'Agenda For Freedom'
January 1, 2005 - Congressional Votes on Right to Work Bill Are Still #1 Objective (PDF viewer required to view this document)