NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD

VII. PRINCIPLES ESTABLISHED 113
tion in labor organizations varies from case to case, but factors which
the Board has considered in determining whether an employer's activities
constitute an unfair labor practice under section 8 (2) include
active solicitation on behalf of a labor organization by officials.
and other supervisory employees," lack of opportunity for the employees
to accept or reject a particular organization proposed to
them," the disparagement by supervisory employees of any rival
labor organization which may be attempting to organize the employees,"
the linking of benefits arising from group insurance plans
and other such activities with membership in the favored organization,
and the advance of money by foremen to employees unable to
pay their membership fees. 89 The Board has also considered the
effects of employers' activities hi permitting the conduct of organizational
activities on the employer's premises during working hours
with the consent of the employer," and in furnishing financial aid °-
and various facilities to employee organizations, such as the use of
bulletin boards," mimeograph machines," the company automobile,"
Greyer, E. Gassman, A. Hanshaud, George Hodgson, R. W. Aldom, Ford Edwards, Julian
Boswell, Frank W. Clibourne, and A. Kartooski, 3 N. L. R. B. 176; Matter of Central
Truck LinesIno., and Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Stablemen. and Helpers of
America, 3 N. L. R. B. 317 (freight agents having supervisory powers and authority to
recommend hire and discharge instigated the organization of the Association) ; Matter
of Metropolitan Engineering Company and Metropolitan Device Corporation and United
Electrical and Radio Workers of America Local No. 1203, 4 N. L. R. B. 542 (the manager
suggested the shop representation plan to salesmen ; the plan was ixitiated by the head
of the shipping department and other employees).
"Matter of Bemis Brothers Bag Company and Local No. 1838, United Textile Workers of
America, 3 N. L. R. B. 267; Matter of The Cudahy Packing Company and Packinghouse
Workers Local Industrial Union No. 62, affiliated with the Committee for Industrial Organization
5 N. L. R. B. 472; Matter of C. A. Lund Company and Novelty Workers Union,
Local .i.866 (A. F. of L.), successor • Matter of Christian A. Lund, doing business as C. A.
Lund Company and Northland Ski Manufacturing Company, a Corporation, and Woodenware
Workers Union, Local 20481; Matter of C. A. Lund Company and Northland Ski
Manufacturing Company and Woodentvare Workers Union, Local 20481, 6 N. L. R. B. 423.
"Matter of H. E. Fletcher Co. and Granite Cutters' International Association of
America, 5 N. L. R. B. 729.
"Matter of Indianapolis Glove Company and Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America,
Local No. 145, 5 N. L. R. B. 231; Matter of Aluminum Products Company, Metal Rolling
and Stamping Company, Lemont Stamping Corporation, Banner Stamping Company,
and Stainless Steel Products Company and Aluminum Workers Union No. 1.9064 and Aluminum.
Workers Union No. 19078, 7 N. L. R. B. 1219. See also Matter of Ingram Manufacturing
Company and Textile Workers Organizing Committee, 5 N. L. R. B. 908, where
the Board stated : , 'Such remarks (remarks discrediting the genuine labor organization) as
those of Walling and of Shelton (supervisory employees) are not to be deemed privileged
although the respondent contends otherwise, on the ground that they were made in reply
to request for information or advice by non-supervisory employees. The duty to remain
aloof and impartial under all circumstances is clear. Employees who request advice of
supervisors are uncertain as to which course to pursue, and they may also be fearful that
the employer may frown upon a contemplated step in the direction of engaging in concerted
activities. Interference at this point necessarily restrains or coerces employees in
the exercise of rights guaranteed by the act"
as Matter of Titan Metal Manufacturing Company and Federal Labor Union No. 19981, 5
N. L. R. B. 577, Matter of Industrial Rayon Corporation, a Delaware Corporation at al., and
Te.vtile Workers Organizing Committee, 7 N. L. R. B. 877.
"Matter of Ford Motor Company and International Union, United Automobile Workers
of America, 4 N. L. R. B. 621.
Matter of Regal Shirt Company and Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America, 4
N. L. R. B. 567; Matter of Montgomery Ward and Company, Incorporated, a corporation,
and United Mail Order and Retail Workers of America, 4 N. L. R. B. 1151; Matter of Todd
Shipyards Corporation, Robins Dry Dock and Repair Co., and Tietfen and Lang Dry
Dock Co. and Industrial Union of Marine and Shipbuilding Workers of America, 5
N. L. R. B. 20; Matter of American Manufacturing Company, Inc., and International
Association of Machinists, Local Union No. 791, 7 N. L. R. B. 375.
"Matter of Idaho-Maryland Mines Corporation and International Union of Mine, Mill
and Smelter Workers of America, Local MS, 4 N. L. R. B. 784, enforcement denied
sub nom National Labor Relations Board v. Idaho-Maryland Mines Corp., 98 F. (2d) 129
(C. C. A. 9th, 1938). Matter of The Heller Brothers Company of Newconierstown and
International Brotherhood of Blacksmiths, Drop Forgers, and Helpers, 7 N. L. R. B. 646.
42 Matter of Central Truck Lines, Inc., and Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Stablemen
and Helpers of America., 3 N. L. R. B. 317; Matter of Altorfer Brothers Company and
Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel, and Tin Workers
1521, of North America, Lodge No.
5 N. L. R. B. 713. (Notices must be approved by the respondent's superintendent
before they are posted.)
*Wetter of Central Truck Lines, Inc., and Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Stablemen
and Helpers of America, 3 N. L. B. B. 317.
"Matter of Bradford Dyeing Association (U. S. A.) (A Corporation) and Textae
Workers' Organizing Committee of the 0. I. 0., 4 N. L. B.. B. 604.