Opinion ID: 4206537
Heading Depth: 3
Heading Rank: 3

Heading: Promises of benefits

Text: The Board also determined that Southern had committed an unfair labor practice under § 8(a)(1) by promising employees benefits if they were to decertify the union. Southern argues that its speeches merely explained to employees the costs associated with dealing with a union and provided wage information for non union employees. In one speech, Ledbetter had stated the company's desire to work together with the union to make Southern Bakeries a successful, competitive company that can provide greater job security and better wages and benefits for all of us. Later in the speech, he said, If you think about the issue logically, you will know the answer to the question of what will happen to your wage, benefits and working conditions if the . . . union is voted out. These statements implied that Southern would provide benefits to employees if they voted out the union and therefore provide substantial evidence to support the Board's conclusion.