My union is threatening to strike (I work in education). My manager who is part of the union sends this email out to all staff the week leading up to the strike deadline. Seems to me she is siding with senior management (the employer) and telling union members not to communicate with each other about the strike. Am I right to think this is crazy?
“I understand that there is a lot of uncertainty and many questions surrounding the potential strike next week, however, I must strongly advise against contacting students, and staff members (including term employees) or answering questions about information related to the strike. Senior management has emphasized the importance of following this guideline to ensure consistency and prevent the spread of misinformation.
If anyone has any questions about information related to the strike, they are to contact the union directly.
We must work together as a team and follow the recommended guidelines to maintain a positive and professional environment.”