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My boss told me he would fire me if I joined the Union.

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My boss told me he would fire me if I joined the Union.

I'm a tech worker in California and I work for a healthcare system. Many times, we have health workers who strike, for several reasons that are important to them.

To be clear, I can't join the Nurses Union because I'm in IT, so I'm dumbfounded as to why he would even threaten to fire me if I joined the Union.

To be clear: I'm a quiet worker, never cause issues, get my work done, and sometimes I don't agree with his approach to keeping our network secure (and I tell him because patient safety comes first.)

I need your thoughts on this! I'm not sure where the hostility is coming from, and I'm not sure why he thinks I can join a Nurses Union.

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  1. Anonymous

    I don't know what CA law is but this could very well be intimidation or harassment. I'd speak with HR about it because clearly it has affected you. It was wrong of your boss to do that. And it's likely they will do it to others.

  2. Anonymous

    He's frustrated and needs to flex. He picked you because it's a moot point as you can't join the Union as a Tech worker.

    He's feeling impotent as a manager. He is powerless.

  3. Wanda

    Yes, he probably is feeling helpless and scared. But that's not the OP's problem.

  4. Joan Williams, Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

    That's illegal.

    "Yes, it is illegal to fire someone for joining a union under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). The NLRA protects employees' right to form and join unions, and to participate in union activities without fear of retaliation. This includes engaging in activities to improve working conditions, or not participating in these activities at all.

    The NLRA considers any attempt by an employer to discourage union activities through threats or dismissal to be an unfair labor practice. "

  5. JB09718

    Would definitely seek out HR for that comment and try to remain anonymous (if you can, not sure if he’s threatened anyone else on your team though) I would also make sure your work performance is top notch and start looking for a new job just in case things get worse

  6. Wanda

    Well, intimidation of any kind, even if it's implied, is NEVER okay. No one should feel that their livelihoods would be in jeopardy should they voice their concerns or live by their principles. I'm sorry that this "manager" feels that he has the right to control the thought processes of the folks that he manages, but it's clearly a wrong thought process and a dangerous one at that.

  7. Rebecca Milliken

    This is against the law and not only should your boss be fired but your company could suffer repercussions as well.

  8. Anonymous

    Documentation is important.

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