A report from the nonprofit organization LaborLab has brought to light recent filings with the Department of Labor, which identify companies that have engaged external consultants to influence employees regarding their collective bargaining and organizing rights.
San Jose, California Aug 21, 2025 – LaborLab, a nonprofit organization committed to empowering working families, has released a report detailing a series of recent filings with the Department of Labor’s Office of Labor-Management Standards (OLMS). These disclosures, known as LM-20 forms, reveal companies that have hired outside consultants to dissuade employees from exercising their rights to organize and bargain collectively.
Key Filings from This Week
The report highlights several new instances of companies hiring “persuader” consultants in San Jose, Wisconsin Rapids, Seattle, and Concord.
The Role of Persuader Consultants and Lack of Transparency
Persuader consultants are employed to undermine unionization efforts. Their tactics often include disseminating misleading information about unions, holding mandatory , and surveilling employees.
The U.S. Department of Labor mandates these disclosures to ensure workers are aware when external parties are involved in their workplace’s labor discussions. LaborLab’s mission is to help workers build power by ensuring this transparency and educating them about their organizing rights.
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