As we sometimes see, there are union picketers on the public sidewalk protesting near the entrance to Marc’s.  Their signs say “Don’t Shop Here” and “Anti-Union Marc’s.”

But what does anti-union really mean?  Could it mean that perhaps Marc’s is just pro-company?  Many times, that’s what it boils down to.  There is a difference between being anti-union and pro-company.  That’s an entire post in itself.  But it never ceases to amaze me – as the unions are pretty quick to show up on site, blow up their inflatable rats and hold up their signs.  Sometimes it’s because non-union contractors were used during construction.  Sometimes it’s because they disagree with something the company has done.

Regardless, this whole spectacle is just an attempt to attract horn-honking from cars passing by.  The only people who probably even care about what the picketers are saying are the hard-core-union-lovers, which is understandable.  I certainly wish Marc’s the best of luck in dealing with their dilemma.  What’s your opinion of anti-union vs. pro-company?

But today there is no rhyme or reason.  Some facilities have union campaigns occur and some do not.  That’s the scary part.  You might be doing everything right and still have a problem.  Plus, with legislation like EFCA lingering out there and the Senate being on the verge of a filibuster-proof super majority, I suspect that we haven’t seen the last of pro-union efforts.

But just remember, it’s like I’ve always said…  If you’re not pro-union, it’s not that you’re anti-union; you’re just pro-company.  There is a difference you know.