We are close to getting enough signatures where we can file for an election. Hedges says the employees are looking for union support in search of better healthcare, wage increases and pensions. We are in constant communication with them about their concerns. Webvan is just the latest Internet-based company to see its employees consider joining a union. Some of those employees were fired during this week's layoffs.
Union representatives say they are investigating the claims.
The case is pending. In some cases the union has made a presence. The NLRB says outside of a few cases, dot-coms have been relatively unaffected by unions looking for members. The two regional offices that govern Silicon Valley report only a handful of union complaints. Most of which are resolved without incident, one spokesperson confirmed.