Is it OK to disable online comments to silence pro-union messages?
Employees have the right under Section 7 of the NLRA to engage in protected concerted activity—to complain between and among themselves about terms and conditions of employment. This right includes the right to express an opinion in favor of unionization and against the termination of co-workers who were allegedly fired for supporting the union. Section 7 covers social media posts and comments.
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