Originally Posted by
Iwa Washi
That is definitely the company's position, we all know that. But lately, I've been thinking about the 1st Amendment. I'm no expert and have done no real research,
1st amnd applies ONLY to the government (fed, state, local). Does not apply to the rest of the world.
You have almost zero "rights" associated with free speech with regards to private persons, corporations, or organizations.
You can say whatever you want, and they can impose consequences.
Also 1st amnd does not apply to conspiracy... you are not free to conspire, without consequence, to commit crimes or torts.
Originally Posted by
Iwa Washi
but isn't there a difference between a Union (or someone in a Union leadership position) advocating for something that would be considered an illegal job action, and an individual in a public forum exercising their right to free speech by voicing their personal opinion?
Precedent and case law is well established on this. Any member of the labor group who advocates for wildcat action can cause the entire group to be held accountable. It's even happened with what should have been anonymous internet posts.
The reason for that is obvious... otherwise the MEC would say "don't do it" in public, while coordinating in private with an unofficial action team to make it happen... RLA would have no control over us. Like Sinn Fein and the IRA.