Companies that have embraced progressive values might find an unintended consequence to that approach: It's putting a unionization target on their backs.
At least, that's the perception of some labor experts, who say companies perceived as progressive could soon see organizing efforts as the union movement gains the most momentum it's had in decades.
"I think that as companies try to attract new talent in a very hot labor market—as they attempt to appeal to people by espousing what some would call 'progressive' values—unions are now trying to flip that on its head and argue, 'Well, if you're so progressive, you should be open to unionization efforts,'" said Don Schroeder, a partner at Foley & Lardner who represents Fortune 500 clients.
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Greg Andrews
Greg Andrews is the editor overseeing ALM Media's coverage of corporate legal departments. He previously was editor of Indianapolis Business Journal and business editor of The Indianapolis Star. Contact him at [email protected]. On Twitter: @Greg_Andr
