They cannot force an employer to join unless the majority of employer's workers agree to it. Mr. Han said that the labor union called for his workers to vote on whether or not to join in July, but then it cancelled the elections at the last minute. Suddenly a lot of part-time workers appeared on Mr. Han's list of employees. We suspected bribery and intimidation. Since all the employees in the store must vote, the union decided to cancel the elections rather than risk losing them.
Intimidation seems to be an allegation from all sides.
Mr. Han claims that the union is intimidating all employers and their workers who refuse to join. The union, on the other hand, claims that it is Mr. Han who is intimidating his workers and not the union. Intimidation appears to be a big factor on the streets as well. Some of Mr. Han's customers feel emotionally manipulated by the protestors outside. Such personal appeals leave many customers with mixed feelings.