january utc i'm not arguing to remove the term union busting i am arguing to add the term union avoidance big difference it illustrates there is emphasis on two separate types of anti union activities union busting can't really take place without a union correct employers adopt certain programs as company policy well before any union is on the scene the policy can only be termed union avoidance or preventive labor relations union busting is what follows a failed union avoidance policy they are different