During a union organizing campaign, a company manager tells employees: 'I understand that some of you are considering supporting a union. Well, it is your choice, and the company believes that you should have the right to decide for yourself what is best. We respect your choice, and whatever you decide in the voting booth is fine. Of course, if this place were to go union, I don't know what would happen. I do know that we couldn't afford to stay competitive in this tough economy. We would probably have to shut down and fire all of the employees. Or else, we would probably have to move our production to Mexico. I don't know for sure what would happen, but don't worry – that's not your problem. As I said before, the company respects your right to choose whether or not you want to be represented by a union.'

Unions help reduce wage gaps for women workers and workers of color. Union members have better job safety protections and better paid leave than non-union workers, and are more secure exercising their rights in the workplace.