This latter study was particularly timely because, by a marvelous coincidence, Congress was considering legislation to eliminate such Chapter 7 bankruptcies. Sounds like a new definition for democracy. Early Warning Signs Borders bookstore chain has been bothered of late by union activity. As a public service, someone has been kind enough to post the whole text on the internet . Employees gather in small groups of twos and threes and immediately halt their conversations when managers approach.
Employees start gathering to talk in areas that are off the beaten path.
Employees who are not normally seen talking to one another begin associating more regularly. Strange alliances begin to form. New vocabulary may creep into employees conversations. Union terms such as seniority, grievance, bumping, job security, job posting, etc. may appear in conversations. You never know where the virus of critical thought will strike next.