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Re:Every member of Bandcamp United Union bargaining team was... by batch12 on Wednesday October 18, 2023 @07:00PM (#37935958)
I am ignorant of the law here, so I want to be clear that I am asking out of genuine curiosity, not out of malice or some thinly veiled political ideology. I do not live in a location where unions are common.

The bargaining team was 8 people. Is it really illegal to fire them all? Does being a member of this team guarantee some members immunity? Can the team consist of former employees or can the remaining union members perform these functions?

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Re:Every member of Bandcamp United Union bargaining team was... by creshal on Thursday October 19, 2023 @07:22AM (#37941291)
> Is it really illegal to fire them all? Does being a member of this team guarantee some members immunity?

It depends on the local laws, but in most countries it would be extremely illegal. If it is legal in the US, it's a massive and worrying oversight that erodes workers' bargaining position.

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