B+H Photo management has retained public relations agency 5wpr in light of a unionization drive at the retail company.
The unionization drive was announced last week in response to unsafe working conditions, widespread discrimination and wage theft, according to the Laundry Workers Center United's (LWCU) website.
Workers allege they were pulled aside throughout the day to meet with anti-union consultants demanding information about the union campaign and its “leaders,” threatening those who would not speak, LWCU said.
Workers also report that management demanded workers sign paperwork, and were told to leave the premises when they did not. Faced with this strong display of solidarity from workers, community allies, and angry customers, the company subsequently claimed employees were never fired and could return to work on Friday, LWCU added.
B+H workers publicly announced their intent to organize with the United Steelworkers last Sunday, representing more than 150 warehouse workers employed in B&H’s two Brooklyn facilities.
Among other practice areas, 5wpr specializes in public affairs and crisis communications.
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