The Teamsters are attempting to unionize the warehouse workers at Bruce's employer. One of the union representatives has called Bruce repeatedly at home to convince him the union is a good thing and told him that if he does not support them there is the potential he could lose his job. This statement made by the union representative is known as a/an:
A) unfair labor practice.
B) union right.
C) employee requirement.
D) right to work law.
E) collective bargaining.

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The statement made by the union representative is a form of coercion or intimidation, which is prohibited under the National Labor Relations Act as an unfair labor practice. The union cannot threaten employees with the loss of their job to influence their support for unionization.

The Teamsters Are Attempting to Unionize the Warehouse Workers at Bruce's